Starting a 10 gallon nano reef.

[cj7eagle]

I have an extra 10 gallon tank that my girlfriend wants to turn into a nano reef for herself. She would like to keep a fish or two, and some basic corals. Not looking to have clams anemones or anything.
I was thinking 50w heater
aquaclear 50 or 70, any thoughts?
maxi jet 900 (230gph)
1.5-2" live sand
10-20lbs live rock
my only concern is lighting. its a standard 10 gallon tank. 20Lx10Wx12H
I was wondering if the 20" coralife single strip @18w be enough.
OR
should i go to the 20" coralife double strip @96w would be much better.
What about the T5? would that be a better way all together?
I am not sure how many watts the smaller ones were, but the 24" says 14w.
anything else i am missing?

 

[cj7eagle]

HA, she is at work and i am at home. Seems we made the same post at about the same time. here is a link to her post.
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/248455/setting-up-a-10-gallon-nano

 

[feathers212]

And I beat you by one minute in posting about my project!

Please direct all comments to the thread below!
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/248455/setting-up-a-10-gallon-nano
As for the clams and anemonies, I'm not sure if I will be doing them. All depends on cost increases in lighting needs!
Thanks anyway dearest for trying to take over and do my project for me

 

[bang guy]

I'd suggest just 1/2" of live sand. It'll be healthier for a nano.
I put 3 18" VHOs (total of 90 watts) over a 10 and it worked out very well.
A small hang-on skimmer will help maintain water quality between water changes.