light setup for 40 gallon

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So i have a kessil 360x 90watt pendant. I have a 40 gallon breeder (36L x 18W) . I have torch . Exactly what are the best settings for this light on this aquarium i just want to be sure i have it right so my corals dont slowly die off someone please give me some help . Preferably someone that has the same light and tank that i do. This 40 gallon is almost a year old with canister filter , no protien skimmer. I have 2 torch corals, zoas, 1 duncan , gsp, acid rain bta 12 fish and live rock , 9 hermits, 1 cleaner shrimp 1 banded coral shrimp and 2 emerald crabs and 1 Brittle starfish.

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The great thing about kessil is that it uses "kessil logic" which automatically tunes the wavelengths in your hosen setting to optimize coral growth. In other words, as long as the coverage/spread and intensity are sufficient, you can set the kessil fixture to any color you like visually. I personally like a bit of a more natural look, so have my color more white/daylight, but like you I also supplemented by kessil with an additional LED bar for coverage and reduction of shadowing. In other words, if your coral looks happy and you like the way the colors render under the light, you found a good setting!

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