I need lighting for my nano reef

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  1. fish addict

    fish addict Spaghetti Worm

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    I need lighting for my nano reef that is 20" inches long and 10" wide max that can support both soft and hard corals plz give me choices for lighting
     
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  3. mikejrice

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    How deep?
     
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    Good light:
    Current USA Nova SunDial T5 Aquarium Lighting Fixture, 4X24 Watt, 24 inch

    Would probably work:
    Coralife Aqualight Deluxe 24 Inch - 2 x 65 Watt Power Compact 

    Really good:
    Coralife Aqualight Fixture PRO HQI 24 Inch 150 Watt

    Just depends how much you want to spend. I beleive all these light have feet that can adjust for a 20" tank.

    Or you could go with a pendant:
    Reefs2go.com Outer Orbit Pendant 1x150 Watt 10K HQI-MH w/3 Lunar Lights


    Didnt really look at brands so these may not be the best quality ones but these are some configuration options for you to look at.
     
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    and thoes are ggod for hard corals too
     
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    The second two should do great for hard corals. The first one would be on the brink and the second one I wouldnt recomend for hard coral.
     
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    ive heard that mh lights would kill the coral in 10inch deep tank is that true