20 gal long and corals

[andrew1113]

I just bought a 20 gallon long and i would like to know what are some corals i can add to it no light yet but im trying to figure out what light to get based on what corals i can have in the tank

 

[dc2mlbsm]

lol you got it all twisted...the light you have affects what corals you can get (and the size of the coral itself)

 

[andrew1113]

lol i know but i thought i would give it a try
how about t5

 

[dc2mlbsm]

I dont have t5 but I have heard you can keep almost anything even SPS (towards the top)

 

[nfsplayer]

i have a small nova t5 lighting, and all of my corals like it.

 

[flower]

You do not need bright lighting for corals, there are plenty of non-photosynthetic ones like the Orange star polyps, chili corals, sea fans, carnations, mushrooms and gorgonians ...they are heavy feeders and need often water changes but they are hands down the most colorful.
SPS corals require 0 nitrates, and pristine water conditions and are not easy corals to keep.

 

[nikesb]

Originally Posted by dc2mlbsm
http:///forum/post/3292880
I dont have t5 but I have heard you can keep almost anything even SPS (towards the top)
depends on the fixture. ATI fixtures can support SPS up to 24" deep

 

[andrew1113]

thanks

 

[myjj5454]

good luck dude, just make shure you take your time and do things right, just like coralkepper's avatar, patience is key,