Need reef lighting help!

[Justfishing189]

I know for a fact i'll get tons of crap for this but here goes nothing. I have a 20 gallon long I recently upgraded to from a 10 gallon. (I'm a soon to be college student, don't have a huge budget) When I originally set up my tank I purchased a (Brace for shock) Odyssea 20 inch T5 light fixture. Before you tell me, yes I know that 18 inch bulbs are almost impossible to find. I know it was a bad decision but this leads me to my question. I don't have money to replace the light and I want to know what kind of corals can I not only keep but grow with this light. So far I have a tiny Zoa, gold torch, and a candy cane coral. I'm a sucker for LPS and Softies. I don't really like most SPS. So people please tell me, with my light fixture, what kind of corals can i keep and grow?


As a side note, my tank is very well established and my parameters are very good. Thanks for the help!

 

[Reefing Madness]

Depends on how many lamps you have, but I'd say you have a pretty good chance of keeping LPS and Softies with no problems. What bulbs are you using?

 

[NanaReefer]

You'll do fine with softies and most LPS, yes they will grow I've seen them do great with even lesser lighting.

 

[cginter]

Save up for a led unit. U can find good ones (non brand name) for about 120 and never have to replace bulbs. And it will be more than enough light for your tank.