What lights do i need?

[parker171]

I have a 20G ,i want a light that can support corals

 

[matt b]

well what kind of corals do u want just mushrooms and stuff like that or sps??

 

[grumpygils]

Originally Posted by parker171
I have a 20G ,i want a light that can support corals

20 inch Sunpod 150W MH set up and you can keep everything.
Mc

 

[parker171]

Originally Posted by grumpygils
20 inch Sunpod 150W MH set up and you can keep everything.
Mc
Thanks, even anenomes?

 

[grumpygils]

Originally Posted by parker171
Thanks, even anenomes?
Yup
Mc

 

[matt b]

Originally Posted by parker171
Thanks, even anenomes?
ya u could do anything with that

 

[parker171]

How much are they?

 

[nycbob]

for 20 inch, about $220-300 depending on website.

 

[parker171]

Yikes, and is it true u have to wait 6 months before you can add corals,anenomes...

 

[wangotango]

Hardier things like softies, and some of the LPS can be added sooner, but more delicate things like SPS, clams, and anemonies should wait about 6 months or so.
I wouldn't recommend adding an anemone in a 20gal though. They tend to roam, and in such a small tank, will probably cruise right over your coral.
-Justin

 

[parker171]

im thinking about having just anenome and no corals maybe some muchroom corals

 

[perfectdark]

Originally Posted by parker171
im thinking about having just anenome and no corals maybe some muchroom corals

Keep in mind too a 150 watt MH fixture on a tank that size.. you may need a chiller. At best a fan blowing across the top of the tank, but IMO I am guessing even that may not be enough. Now the price for the lights as increased a lot.

 

[petjunkie]

Most anemones will outgrow that tank, rock anemones would stay small enough though and are very hardy compared to most. Plus keeping different kinds will cause chemical warfare between them, too small of a tank to risk that, IMO.