New to LED's - need advice on intensity/schedules

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Hey guys

Just got an AI Prime and I need some help figuring out the schedule, intensity, etc...

Quick current setup: I'm currently using a 2 bulb t5 fixture with ati bulbs, 54w blue plus and coral plus (I think) sitting at 6 inches above the water line. Tank is 14 deep from sand bed to water. Corals mostly sitting from sand bed as high as 6 inches only in the tank. Monti cap sitting at about 10 inches. Mostly LpS and softies.

The prime will sit 8 inches above water line.. and coming from t5's I've never had this much controllability with colors and intensity. Definitely do not want to ruin my corals. A good beginner schedule or recommendations would be great. What colors are good to use, too much of what is bad, etc...

If you can link me to a good article or setup too I'd appreciate it very much.

Thanks!!
 

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The frustrating part is the is not that much out there on reactions to setting from AI. What I have learned is keep the reds and greens at about 5% and whites below %30. I run my Hydra's at 58w and that seems to work. Do an acclamation and watch and see how the corals react. The light are bright
 

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