Lighting for corals

[James5214]

Guys I have a 20gallon long tank. So it's 30 inches by 12 inches tall and the depth is somewhere around there but anyways. Since this is my first saltwater tank I'm going on a budget this isn't my display tank but more for me to learn the fundamentals of saltwater before I spend money and end up losing it all. So I was wondering if the USA orbit marine LED bar will be ok for growing coral. I know this isn't good compared to like kessils or a1 primes but I'm not looking to grow expensive coral maybe some cheaper ones. So I just want to know if the USA orbit will be ok to grow normal coral

 

[Ntvper]

All about the par. I do not know that brand so check using a par meter and you’ll be golden

 

[James5214]

Hold on il send you link it says it has a certain pair at certain depths. I'm on a budget build so that's why I'm asking. If I could I would buy kessil or A1 but we all have to start somewhere

 

[Matt Carden]

What I understand about the Orbit lights is they use lower power leds so penetration isn't great. 12 inches isn't really deep so they might be fine for you.

 

[stovenut]

I would read the reviews on amazon to see if people like it and if it's bright enough.
You can't really go wrong with a Viparspectra 165w reef light.

 

[Matt Carden]

I agree better off with a cheap CBB (Chinese black box).

 

[Captain Redbeard]

You can get a quad bulb t5 24” fixture for 89$ on eBay. Swap out the stock bulbs and you’re good to go.