What light do I need for a Reef

[willsmith1]

I have a 10 gallon tank that I want to make into a reef tank. What is a good light source to use? I currently have just the lights that came with the tank (walmart I think) so I know they are not strong enough. Thanks for the help.

 

[dcr]

What are you planning on keeping?

 

[willsmith1]

Originally Posted by DCR
What are you planning on keeping?
Not really sure exactly. Just some of the less expensive ones at first. Frogspawn, christmas tree. Stuff like that.

 

[lion_crazz]

A simple power compact will work fine for corals like that. A 65 watt power compact fixture will do very well on that tank.

 

[willsmith1]

Originally Posted by lion_crazz
A simple power compact will work fine for corals like that. A 65 watt power compact fixture will do very well on that tank.
thanks