Question for Ideal AI Prime 16 Settings for a 20 Gallon Tall Tank

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Hi everyone! So I am brand new to the reefing hobby and recently purchased an AI Prime 16 HD light for my 20 Gallon tall tank (standard Aqueon 24" x 12"). I have had difficulty figuring out an ideal configuration with one of these lights for my tank, and I have it mounted at about 11 inches from the water surface (with room for adjusting lower if need be). I plan to keep some LPS and mostly Softies that have lower light requirements, and so I do not want to overshoot the intensity. Does anyone have a similar tank with successful settings or a general guide for what my UV, Blue, Red, etc. settings should be set to? Also, what is the ideal length of time my lights should be on during the day? Any tips regarding the light for acclimation?

 

[lapin]

I use these settings with a bit more white because I have some rock nems in the tank. 20g tall ( not long)

Karen Vazquez - AquaIllumination

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[Nano-DaveJ]

I also use a slightly modded Karen Vazquez program with my Prime and have been very happy with it

 

[Nano-DaveJ]

I also use a slightly modded Karen Vazquez program with my Prime and have been very happy with it

Here’s a simpler program I run on my Evo. If your tank is new you might want to set a two week acclimation period starting at like a 50 or 60 percent reduction