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  1. saltyg

    saltyg Flamingo Tongue

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    Have 2 of the 72 watt Cree fixtures. Have a 75 gallon new setup with no corals yet. Question when I get corals. What intensity should I be running these at? Just play by ear or? I have the lights about 5-6 inches above tank. Thanks
     
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  2. Reef Breeders

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    Start out at 25%, and raise the intensity about 5% a week. I would raise them up to about 8-12"above the water
     
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  3. saltyg

    saltyg Flamingo Tongue

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    Thanks, so everytime I get a new coral dim down and turn up. Why raise them higher? ;)
     
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    Raise them for spread, and no, you can put new arrivals in the shade for a week or so, and slowely move them out.
     
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  5. dellyjoe

    dellyjoe Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    ya but keep in mind there are corals out there that need a lot of light and are use to a lot of light, just make sure you know what you are picking out.

    Joe
     
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    I like to play it safe, but do less acclimation for sps, softies and lps need acclimation.
     
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  7. saltyg

    saltyg Flamingo Tongue

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    Thanks for info;) yea plan for only a couple sps, will be mostly Lps a anemone and some rics.
     
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