AI hydra 64 settings

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Afternoon All,

Back again asking for help. I have a 2month old blue marine 160 and brought an AI hydra 64 last week. I’m having an algae issue and am currently running the light with everything on 50% and in acclimation mode. What settings are the best for viewing and coral growth. I want it more blue.

Thanks again all for the help



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My Hydra 64 and 3 Prime 16s run at this for their peak on my 2 tanks. You have too much red, green, and white from my limited knowledge which is contributing to the algae growth.
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You really want to cut down on the red, green, and white spectrums to promote more blue/pop. I would change all three of these to 5-10%, and see if that doesn't achieve the look you're after.
 

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