New aquarium light intensity

[Picassoclown]

Hello everyone. I have a new 200 system about 3 weeks old and I was wondering what the intensity of lights I should be having? My strongest light on my neptune skies are from 230PM-4PM using coral growth and they are at 25%. I have pulsating xenias and firecracker cloves only, along with fish. I do not plan on adding any other corals until the 6th month mark. When and how much should the ramp up be? Thank you all in advance.

 

[Lavey29]

You probably want to rent a par meter and map your tank under several intensity levels so you have a nice baseline to work with as you add corals in the coming months.

 

[ya_boii]

You probably want to rent a par meter and map your tank under several intensity levels so you have a nice baseline to work with as you add corals in the coming months.

Photone - Grow Light Meter - Apps on Google Play

Keep The Guesswork Out of Grow Lighting: Measure PAR / PPFD for Plants

play.google.com

I found a little app that will guestimate par. It's worth it if not for a quick estimate

 

[Lavey29]

Photone - Grow Light Meter - Apps on Google Play

Keep The Guesswork Out of Grow Lighting: Measure PAR / PPFD for Plants

play.google.com

I found a little app that will guestimate par. It's worth it if not for a quick estimate

Yes I've used it last year and compared it to a par meter. Fairly accurate at the water surface.

 

[Picassoclown]

Thank you both for the information.