20 watts

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  1. Damsels R Cool

    Damsels R Cool Millepora

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    20 watts in a ten gallon what corals could i get i want something cool looking it's going to be my first coral
     
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  2. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    Not much. Maybe some polyps, but I dont know how well they would even do. Lighting makes the coral world go round, a lighting upgrade would open up a world of possibilities
     
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  3. Damsels R Cool

    Damsels R Cool Millepora

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    how many watts should i have in a 10 gallon
     
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  4. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    Five watts per gallon would be a target. However, the watts per gallon thing is misleading. If you want to keep some softies, zoas and GSP for example, you could get away with a 1x65W PC 50/50 and have some success. Anything more would require a small T5 array. Here is one that is 40W total with two lamps and would do just fine.

    Nova Extreme HO Light Fixture - 2 x 20 Watt T5 - Saltwater - 18"
     
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