AI 16HD settings help

[Nheko]

Hi I am starting this Waterbox 20 gallon as a Caribbean tank. I started with a non photosintetic gorgonian, Florida ricordea and a Zoa.

Since I am not placing any SPS in my tank, do you think my AI 16HD settings are good enough for softies and LPS?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

In my opinion, no. Turn it up. I have AI Prime 16 on my 15 gallon softie tank (mushrooms and zoa's) and I have it set at 70%. My 15 gallon is 12" depth.

How tall is your tank? Remember it only has a 24" depth capability, so how high is the light from the water, and how far down does the water go? If it was me I would be more around 75%-80% on your tank.

 

[X-37B]

First 4 100% the rest 50% on my old 18" nano cube ×2-16hds.
One 16hd at the above setting will be fine for what you are growing.

 

[Nheko]

Thank you. After some measurements I have 12.5” between sand and top water. From top water to top of tank I estimate about an inch (tank is not leveled). I measured 11.5” between light and surface water.

 

[Nheko]

First 4 100% the rest 50% on my old 18" nano cube ×2-16hds.
One 16hd at the above setting will be fine for what you are growing.

Something like this?

 

[X-37B]

Something like this?

Yes exactly!
Adjust moonlight to the level you like.