Essential elements dosing need advice

[Gunison1]

No I mean I set the total brightness setting to go no higher than 35% the height of the light from the water is based on the mount I have it's a ecotech marine RMS mount that is a accessory the the light itself if I'm not mistaken it's about 10-15 inches

I agree with glweek. It could also be other parameters that are affecting your corals as well. Try bringing those down and see how your corals respond.