I am considering a Beamswork Ultra Reef Quad LED Clamp-on Light Fixture 15" 3W x 20 (TR) for use on either a 5 or a 10 gallon tank. The specs from the web site (Aquatraders.com) are as follows:
Fixture Size: 14.75" x 9.25" x 1.15"LEDs Count: 20
2700 Lumens
Super energy efficient 3 watts high output LED
12x 10,000K LED
8x Actinic 460nm LED
Use 60 watts
Is this too much light for a 5 or 10 gallon tank?
I've used MH lighting in the past on larger tanks and am familiar with the tried and true formula of light between four watts and six watts per gallon for low light coral and as much as ten watts per gallon (or more) for light loving coral.
Obviously LEDs use some other guidelines...
Any help is much appreciated.
Fixture Size: 14.75" x 9.25" x 1.15"LEDs Count: 20
2700 Lumens
Super energy efficient 3 watts high output LED
12x 10,000K LED
8x Actinic 460nm LED
Use 60 watts
Is this too much light for a 5 or 10 gallon tank?
I've used MH lighting in the past on larger tanks and am familiar with the tried and true formula of light between four watts and six watts per gallon for low light coral and as much as ten watts per gallon (or more) for light loving coral.
Obviously LEDs use some other guidelines...
Any help is much appreciated.