Beginning a Coral Setup

[fishorbust]

I have had my FOWLR up for about 2 months, i was wondering which would be better. Aqualight Single Strip Light (24") Includes a 21" 50/50 bulb (straight pin base), or the Aqualight Double Strip Light: Includes a 21" 65 watt Actinic and a 21" 65 watt 10000°K bulb
(straight pin base). I am planning on putting coral in the tank next week. Any suggestions on what kind to put in? Soft, Hard, specific names. I have a 20 gallon tank.

 

[ty_05_f]

go for the double because it has more light than the single. Stick to softies and maybe a couple of lps. I would put musrooms, ricordia, zoanthids and corals along that line.

 

[viper_930]

Yup, the double bulb one is definitely the one. The more light the better. Another kind of coral you can get is xenia. No hard corals and no clams. You would need metal halide lighting for that.