10 Gallon - Need light advice

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  1. Kelley11

    Kelley11 Peppermint Shrimp

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    Is anyone aware of a light kit for a 10 gallon fish tank that will hold (2) lights? I would like to put some soft corals in the tank.

    Thanks!
     
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  3. Joe Blow

    Joe Blow Astrea Snail

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    The coralife 24" works great on my 10g
     
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  4. phoenixhieghts

    phoenixhieghts Panda Puffer

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    Well it depends how long your 10G is? You maybe better off getting clip on PC lighting if its pretty short. But if it is 2ft long then yeah, go T5.
     
  5. Kelley11

    Kelley11 Peppermint Shrimp

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    I will measure tank when I get home, I believe it is a standard 10 gallon. I was not sure if a 24" would fit or not (thought it was only 20") long. The current light is 18".
     
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    That will be more than adequate for what you wish.
     
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  9. Night-Rida

    Night-Rida Finback Whale

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    at 9 watts per gallon., you can keep a clam in there..
     
  10. Reeferman360

    Reeferman360 Plankton

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    I have a currnet usa orbit that fits on my 12g. The adjustable legs keep it about 4 inches off the top (the top measures the same as a regular 10g just taller) and sits perfect for other equipment. It has two 65watt bulbs, one daylight half 6000 and 10,000 ; one actinic half 420nm and 460nm. The light spectrum and output is great. It has two lunar leds that aren't all that great but don't need them anyways. I got it on ebay for 90 bux almost new. Good deal i would say. ;)