Questions about new nano reef tank

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So I'm starting my first reef tank and have a few questions about my build.

I currently have a 30G fowlr (+a bubble tip), but want to dive into raising some reef.
I plan on getting the ML90609
https://www.amazon.com/Marineland-ML90609-Portrait-Aquarium-5-Gallon/dp/B00O8SZTKQ
And use it for macro, inverts, and mini $5-$10 frags from my lfs.

I know that a 5G is going to be difficult, but I want something small, and something that requires daily attention.

My questions are about the lighting and inverts. Is the lighting enough on this tank to care for reef? Or will I need to add a wave point 6inch? I will be adding only hardy frags at first, until I have had some time and feel confident with my abilities to try harder corals.

As far as the inverts go, do I need to spot feed everything? In my fowlr, the fish and any excess food create enough food for all my inverts and I don't have to spot feed. Does the leftover food from feeding the reef create Enough food for shrimp, crabs, and snails? Do I need to ghost feed (so to speak)?

Also, will I need a powerhead on this tank? I have a 530gph but I'm worried the it will be too strong for a 5G. If I do need one, does anyone know of any tiny power heads that won't take up a bunch of space in this tiny tank?

Thanks in advance!
 
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This is a nice little AIO, but I doubt the lights are suitable for anything other than viewing. However, that linked page did not show any real specs. The Wave Point light looks like it would work; it is my understanding most people use small pendant lights for their pico reefs. I built my own for my 5 gallon just for kicks.

Once again, this page does not have any real specs for the equipment, but a 530 gph powerhead will likely be too much. I use a 120 GPH, and it seems perfect (mine is a long tank, not a tall one). I do have a 150, which I was going to use, but the 120 came in first. I can post their details later this week when I am able to check.

For feeding, I do not spot feed, I just put a small amount of food in once a week and that seems good enough. 5 gallons is also very small for inverts, I have only a blue hermit; but the tank is mature enough now that I may attempt some ideas from the thread I posted last year:

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/5-5-gallon-stocking.262765/#post-3133611
 
There were a couple success stories about the light in reef tanks, but the vast majority of the reviewers had fw tanks. I'll probably get the wave point to be sure, as that one has reviews saying it works great for their 20G tanks.

Thanks for the info, I'll look for some 100-150 powerheads
 

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