What % should I have my leds at

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  1. skyvern2130

    skyvern2130 Stylophora

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    My leds are 10 royal blue 10 white
    So what % should I run them at when I set my tank up
     
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  3. Zechenia

    Zechenia Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    It really depends on coral selection, depth of tank, optics, LED type.

    I would start really low and work your way up though! Just watch the coral and see how it responds.
     
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    skyvern2130 Stylophora

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    But is there like a max I should never exceed
     
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    Supra97 Plankton

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    I have the cheap taotronics and I havnt gone past 60% blue and white. Great growth and pe. There also about 8" over a 125.
     
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    This also depends on the tank and coral you plan on keeping. What size tank?
     
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    29g and stater coral nothing to expensive till I get more exp
     
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    My friend has a 29 gallon with a AI SOL over it that has 8 white, 8 blue, and 8 royal blues. He never got above around 50% to 60% and is able to keep sps in the tank. I would think you wouldn't need to go much over 60% depending on what type of LEDS and optics you will be using.

    What fixture is this? is it DIY?
     
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    skyvern2130 Stylophora

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    its a diy from rapid led with 90 degree optics all leds are cree and i will be adding a uv stunner strip to it as well