Sb reef lights color, intensity and schedule

[dave57]

Hello reefers I'm trying to set up my sb reef lights (16" extreme wifi) currently running

Par level around 250-400 above my acros.. I'm not sure if I have set a good color spectrum, intensity or schedule for my corals.

Lights on stand around 7 inches off water. Acros at about 16 inches deep.

So far my corals seem okay but I feel like they could be better.. any suggestions I would greatly appreciate

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

Im at a 1;1 ratio on all channels at peak for 6 hours.
but, I start up ay 6am and end at 930pm. 1.5 hrs blue only at a slow ramp on either end the rest is a ramp up an down

Are you using a par or lux meter to set the lights?

 

[dave57]

Im at a 1;1 ratio on all channels at peak for 6 hours.
but, I start up ay 6am and end at 930pm. 1.5 hrs blue only at a slow ramp on either end the rest is a ramp up an down

Are you using a par or lux meter to set the lights?

Ya I'm using the mq-200 on electric mode with immersion factor 1.08 I just upped my lights to 70b/60w I'm getting better par reading throughout the tank with a closer 1:1 ratio. Seems better visually and corals seem more open thanks!