Is It Possible?

I was just looking around online and saw on live aquaria the lighting suggestions for different corals (low, medium, high) and I understand that these include T5 and MH fixtures. I was just curious is it possible to grow any sort of coral under a 24" 17W 10,000K Fluorescent light like this. reason I ask is I have one coming to me tomorrow hopefully and I don't plan on jumping in to corals for a while but if I wanted to give it a shot, would it be feasible? and has anyone on here done it? Thanks!

 

What size is your tank? BTW - I'm from the Melbourne area

 

A single bulb, no I don't think so. I have grown Palys with a dual bulb (Ocean Sun 10k and a 50/50 actinic) T8 setup. However, they grew VERY, VERY slowly.

 

I totally agree with reerun. It will be a very slow growth. like snail slow. well you get the meaning.

 

It's a 20 gallon long 30"x12"x12". Cool what lfs do you regularly go to?

 

Thanks for the input reefbruh and reeron! Further down the road I will get the right lighting for corals. For now I want to get a successful fowlr tank under my belt .

 

I usually go to a small shop on Minton Rd. The sign just says 'Tropical Fish' It's locally owned & he takes good care of his customers.

 

West Melbourne Aquatics? WEST MELBOURNE AQUATICS FLORIDA