10g tank lighting

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  1. bobssecrtsn

    bobssecrtsn Sea Dragon

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    Hey guys I bought a 10g tank and I had hoorible lighting so I bought some kind if t5 lighting 10kho bulb and 10k 460nm actinic lighting. But it the lights only has 2 bulbs my tank is 20/12/12 is this enough for a Reef tank? I've searched but no one really does 10g builds ATM I have a hob 200gph. A skilter. Heater. Aquaclear 30 powerhead ill get back to what the product of the lighting is..this is mainly a Fowler with acouole of corals in the near future
     
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  3. nightster

    nightster Pajama Cardinal

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    What size is the light?
     
  4. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    That will be more than sufficient for your tank.
     
  5. bobssecrtsn

    bobssecrtsn Sea Dragon

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    Its for a 24" tanl but it has adjustable legs. Would it be enough for a small nem? Suppose I was going to get one ..which I'm not would it be enough?(the tank is to small. And roughly has about 8g of water ) Its 24w each bulb. Btw would you count that as 48wats total to find how much wpg I need or would it be 24watts
     
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  6. ReefPlayground

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    what are the wattage's of the bulbs? I'm guessing they are 24watt T5HO's at that size. If thats the case, then you should be fine.

    *whispers* but go ahead and get yourself a 400w mh n that puppy. and dont tell anyone!!!
     
  7. bobssecrtsn

    bobssecrtsn Sea Dragon

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    okay its a nova extreme it has a 12k powerwhite and a 460nm actinic bulb... i was leaning towards a yellow toadstool...
     
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    link248 Ritteri Anemone

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