Nicrew light settings

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I am new to saltwater tanks. Need help with the light settings for the controller. I have 2 Nicrew 100 watt lights on a 55gal aquarium (18in high) with Nicrew controller. Like the blue look especially when I get to adding coral at some point in the future. Any ideas?
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Not sure how high off the water they are, 25 inches from sand to light you can run 90 to 95% blue with 30% white should put you around 70 to 100 PAR on the sand, the middle section of the tank could be higher were the lights over lap. It will drop in the corners and ends. , Don't take my word for it, you need a PAR meter.
 
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Not sure how high off the water they are, 25 inches from sand to light you can run 90 to 95% blue with 30% white should put you around 70 to 100 PAR on the sand, the middle section of the tank could be higher were the lights over lap. It will drop in the corners and ends. , Don't take my word for it, you need a PAR meter.
Good estimation on the height. Just measured it as 27in. Yeah, was trying to avoid buying one. Guess I'll go ahead and get one, but thanks for the estimate. Will use that till I get the meter in.
 

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Good estimation on the height. Just measured it as 27in. Yeah, was trying to avoid buying one. Guess I'll go ahead and get one, but thanks for the estimate. Will use that till I get the meter in.
Why buy one? Rent it form BRS (bulkreefsupply.com)
 

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Good estimation on the height. Just measured it as 27in. Yeah, was trying to avoid buying one. Guess I'll go ahead and get one, but thanks for the estimate. Will use that till I get the meter in.
Many LFS's will rent out the par meter, no need to buy it. Its super expensive and once you use it, no need to use it again (unless you set up a new tank or change your lights)
 

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