Lighting schedule for a 12g nano?

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I have Steve's LEDs 12g retrofit LEDs on my tank. I recently installed a Typhon driver and have the lights on the following schedule:

Blues, 8hrs/day at 40% with 30 minute dimming on and off.

Whites, 4hrs/day at 15% with 30 minute dimming on/off

I recently raised the lights to 6" above the tank to make more room in the sump area. I plan to raise soft corals and LPS for now.

What would be a good schedule for this type of tank setup? I had them turned down after an algae outbreak and wonder if I should turn them up a little now. Or should I turn them up because they're further away from the water? Right now I only have 1 favia but plan to have more corals soon. Any help or how you run your lights in a similar setup would be appreciated.

Here's what I have (42w)
9- Royal Blue Luxeon ES 3 watt LEDs

5- 5,000K Neutral White Luxeon ES 3 watt LEDs
 

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