Hello everyone. I have been lurking this forum for a couple years now. I did the majority of my research using this forum when purchasing my first high powered laser and I thank you all for your collective knowlege.
I am currently using 445nm focusable 1W blue laser to zap aiptasia in my tank.
My tank is a 155gal bowfront. I can zap aiptatsia in the front and middle of the tank with ease, but I can't get the ones in the back of my tank.
I am assuming this is because of the curve of the glass causing the light to bend so that I can't make a pinpoint focal point. The aiptasia won't burn no matter how I focus or how long I try to stay on target.
Would a higher wattage make any difference? My logic being that more power = hotter beam at a bigger focal point. Am I making sense?
Or is 1W still enough I just have to figure out proper technique.... apparatus...? I wish they could be submersible!
I hope someone can assist me.
I am currently using 445nm focusable 1W blue laser to zap aiptasia in my tank.
My tank is a 155gal bowfront. I can zap aiptatsia in the front and middle of the tank with ease, but I can't get the ones in the back of my tank.
I am assuming this is because of the curve of the glass causing the light to bend so that I can't make a pinpoint focal point. The aiptasia won't burn no matter how I focus or how long I try to stay on target.
Would a higher wattage make any difference? My logic being that more power = hotter beam at a bigger focal point. Am I making sense?
Or is 1W still enough I just have to figure out proper technique.... apparatus...? I wish they could be submersible!
I hope someone can assist me.
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