VIPAR SPECTRA 165W LED on my 29 gal Nano

[Pez]

Can you recommend Blue's and White's settings on this made in China Viper Spectra 165W LED on my 29 gal nano. I have the light at about 16" above water surface. I have Zoa's, SPS's, and a Monty and a BT Nem. Clowns and a Blenny. This is a VERY bright light. I currently have the actinic's at 30% and Whites at 5%. Any comments, suggestions, recommendations are much appreciated. As I don't have a PAR reader I don't know what settings are ideal, too high or too low.

 

[leepink23]

What are the dimensions of this tank? I have done par readings on several tanks with these lights and usually settle in at 80-100 blue, 10 white for every light per 24 inch mounted 12-15 inches off water.

 

[Pez]

What are the dimensions of this tank? I have done par readings on several tanks with these lights and usually settle in at 80-100 blue, 10 white for every light per 24 inch mounted 12-15 inches off water.

The tank is a 28 gal Nano: 20.5LX18WX17D.

 

[flyguy13]

This is 75/25 on a 20L for reference.

 

[flyguy13]

Mounted 13” above water line

 

[Uncle99]

I have these lights for 4 years now.
Your settings look good to me, I never got beyond 3% white cause like the bluer look.

 

[Pez]

What are the dimensions of this tank? I have done par readings on several tanks with these lights and usually settle in at 80-100 blue, 10 white for every light per 24 inch mounted 12-15 inches off water.

Seems very high for these lights for only a 28 gal tank.

 

[Pez]

This is 75/25 on a 20L for reference.

For a 28 gal nano, 75/25 seems very high. I've tried these settings and there is an algae bloom explosion in hours. What do you mean 20L?

 

[Pez]

I have these lights for 4 years now.
Your settings look good to me, I never got beyond 3% white cause like the bluer look.

I agree. Amazing tank you have!

 

[leepink23]

Seems very high for these lights for only a 28 gal tank.

Probably best 5 white 50 blue with that tank dimensions. But so far every tank I have checked had to be cranked up more than expected. Just a guess, it’s best to put a par meter in and checy

 

[outhouse]

I don't know what settings are ideal, too high or too low.

Keep an eye on your corals, you started OK but id start lower. Its better to star. t with less then too much. I run those same timers on ocean revives and on a 210g , I run 10% B and 1% white..... I cooked them even on the bottom 30" deep at 60%... Your corals will tell you if they are happy or not

 

[flyguy13]

For a 28 gal nano, 75/25 seems very high. I've tried these settings and there is an algae bloom explosion in hours. What do you mean 20L?

20 gallon long, if you look at my picture I have par readings written on the glass for reference.

 

[antwonest]

This is 75/25 on a 20L for reference.

Hey there, would you recommend this for my 29 gallon . 30inches long 18 deep 12-1.5 wide? And if so what height? Thanks.

 

[antwonest]

20 gallon long, if you look at my picture I have par readings written on the glass for reference.

Hey there can you help with my 29 gallon tall it’s 30L- 18 tall and 12-1.5 wide. Should I get one or two lights? And if I should around what height and power settings should I run.