Need Cheap Light Recommendation to Grow Coral

pegasus

pegasus

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I don't think you'll have much luck using only two color spectrum LED's. I tried that color combo, and it didn't grow anything except algae. The corals you listed will do much better with a full spectum lighting system. This (single) light should be plenty for your tank, and will provide the the proper wavelengths those LPS corals (and zoas) need for photosynthesis: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aquarium-Reef-CREE-LED-Bulb-35W-Full-Spectrum-Light-w-optional-Mount-Par30-38/281589199929?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIC.MBE&ao=1&asc=33200&meid=d362438180aa40dab42891653c28ddff&pid=100005&rk=5&rkt=6&mehot=pp&sd=271769357244
 
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SeaBear

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pegasus said:
I don't think you'll have much luck using only two color spectrum LED's. I tried that color combo, and it didn't grow anything except algae. The corals you listed will do much better with a full spectum lighting system. This (single) light should be plenty for your tank, and will provide the the proper wavelengths those LPS corals (and zoas) need for photosynthesis: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aquarium-Reef-CREE-LED-Bulb-35W-Full-Spectrum-Light-w-optional-Mount-Par30-38/281589199929?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIC.MBE&ao=1&asc=33200&meid=d362438180aa40dab42891653c28ddff&pid=100005&rk=5&rkt=6&mehot=pp&sd=271769357244
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You are the best!! I've been looking so hard for cheap lighting. And it does have to be a high wattage??my tank is the same size.
 
geridoc

geridoc

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I think pegasus has nailed it. That light should be fine for a nano tank, although it might have a little too much white light for my taste. If you start to get nuisance algae just get some herbivores, or use macroalgae, but your corals should do fine under that light.
 
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