lighting for a 20 gallon reef tank

[newyorkr212]

Lighting for a 20 gallon reef tank
Hey guys, I am new to reefing. I have a 20 gallon tank. I am currently using a current Marine orbit for the tank. I have a few corals (frags). So far they are still alive. I was wondering is this a good light? If not, what would you recommend using that is not too expensive ?

 

[GoVols]

Lighting for a 20 gallon reef tank
Hey guys, I am new to reefing. I have a 20 gallon tank. I am currently using a current Marine orbit for the tank. I have a few corals (frags). So far they are still alive. I was wondering is this a good light? If not, what would you recommend using that is not too expensive ?

If it is the orbit marine pro light, it's okay, but the regular orbit is like fish only, unless you want to grow softies like mushrooms.

Is the tank 30" x 12" x 12" ?

 

[Peace River]

If it is the orbit marine pro light, it's okay, but the regular orbit is like fish only, unless you want to grow softies like mushrooms.

Is the tank 30" x 12" x 12" ?

+1.

@newyorkr212 - You may want to take a look at the Noopsyche K7 Pro II. It is a solid light that isn't as expensive as some of the well-known brands. Additionally, there is a giveaway contest on this light so at the least you may want to enter. Good luck with whatever you decide.

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[GoVols]

+1.

@newyorkr212 - You may want to take a look at the Noopsyche K7 Pro II. It is a solid light that isn't as expensive as some of the well-known brands. Additionally, there is a giveaway contest on this light so at the least you may want to enter. Good luck with whatever you decide.

GIVEAWAY - PRIZE CLAIMED - NOOPSYCHE'S SHOW OFF YOUR REEF GIVEAWAY

NOOPSYCHE'S SHOW OFF YOUR REEF GIVEAWAY Noopsyche is teaming up with Reef2Reef bring you another awesome giveaway!! This month, we want to see your reef!! Show off your tank and tell us how you'll add your brand new Noopsyche light! Noopsyche's Reef Lighting has become one of the popular reef...

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That's a great light and comes in under $160, thanks for sharing.

Looks like an ET G4.

 

[ichthyoid]

Also, an AI Prime HD would be a good choice. Unless perhaps yours is a 20 long? That might be a little too much area to spread over.

What style 20 do you have? (Dimensions?)

 

[newyorkr212]

If it is the orbit marine pro light, it's okay, but the regular orbit is like fish only, unless you want to grow softies like mushrooms.

Is the tank 30" x 12" x 12" ?

It is 24"x12 1/2"x17"

 

[ichthyoid]

It is 24"x12 1/2"x17"

That’s a 20 gal high, so any of the lights above should do, except that I don’t have any experience with Orbit brand lighting.

I have the Noopsyche K7. It would be an awesome light!

If you wanted to get something different, you might also look at using a couple of the 24 inch Orphek LED bars (no fans to break).