Just got a 56 gallon cube tank 30x18x24 I'm gonna do easy corals zoas and such. Was wondering if anyone could give me and tips and what a good low watt light would be as will as super easy corals to grow thanks
First reef tank need help!
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That's a deeper tank, in a reef set up I wouldn't skimp on the lighting. Remember light is the most important thing for corals so you should invest in the best ones you can.
Your looking at an array of 150 watt Leds. They make spot lights also that can be placed over coral, if you have less than a tank full.
This is a small black box.
3 x 8 led at 3 watts each, total of 72 watts.
It is good for about a 6" " 12" area at 18" deep.
At 24" I would use rock raise coral heads closer to the light, with in 18" about.
Variable brightness I got 2 for $55.00 on ebay.
This is a small black box.
3 x 8 led at 3 watts each, total of 72 watts.
It is good for about a 6" " 12" area at 18" deep.
At 24" I would use rock raise coral heads closer to the light, with in 18" about.
Variable brightness I got 2 for $55.00 on ebay.
I tried black box LEDs, but they just weren't bright enough and don't spread out. I went with a 6-bulb T5HO on my 75 and am very happy with the results. If I did LEDs I would probably do AI (not sure which one though). You really can't skimp on lighting. Check craigslist and local aquarium clubs, you can sometimes find really good lights for cheap used.