Light for my 10 gallon

[joeyg2100]

Would this light be enough for my 10 gallon tank? http://www.bigalsonline.com/BigAlsUS/ctl3684/cp18369/si1383409/cl0/coralifesaltwater9miniaqualight2x9wThe one thing that bothers me is that my tank is 20" long. Would this cause a problem The guy at the LFS told me that this would be enough light for some low light corals, such as mushrooms, lps, and some others. Please let me know what you think.

 

[Grins]

It would be OK for the low light ones, but I disagree with him that LPS are low light, some require high light.

 

[joeyg2100]

or would one like this give me more options for coralhttp://www.bigalsonline.com/BigAlsUS/ctl3684/cp18369/si1381726/cl0/currentusasatellite2040wattpowercompactfixturesinglestripwlunarlight

 

[Grins]

I like the second one better but hopefully someone that keeps what you're hoping to in a 10g will speak up.

 

[joander123]

id go with either a 70w Metal Halide or a 96 watt aqua light by coralife personally... your probably not looking to keep SPS, but LPS and Softies will do fine with both of the above mentioned lights, and possibly even the 40 watt one you mentioned. The other light im afraid probably isn't sufficient....