help with lighting please!

[dizzy26]

hello,
i have a 30 gallon hexagon tank with canapy , it has about 14" width for a light.
what are my options for a light i can use for coral, fish, and sea star
thanks :happyfish

 

[shiby1510]

depends on the corals you want.... either metal halides or power compacts.

 

[dizzy26]

don't really know yet(what kind of coral). i just have limited space for lighting and cant find anything on the net that would fit in my canopy
any diriction on where to look for these fixtures
thanks

 

[shiby1510]

Well if you are limited you're going to have to go with metal halides.

 

[whackamole]

it sounds like i have the same tank. Its a 35 gallon hexagon tank. Its by a window that gets alot of sun. But i just started putting coral in it. My light is only like 16 watts and isnt even a grow light. I couldnt get life rock to grow but i have an anenome and i put it by the window and its does great. I also put a colt coral and its seems to be doing fine also. The people i talked to said that you may be able to get away with most soft corals. Cause i looked everywhere for a strong light and it was not to be found. Just start off with like a 5 dollar anenome and see how it does. if that doesnt work try a colt although they are like 20 dollars. Good luck. Keep me up dated on how its going so i can try to help