Lighting help?

[codigoins]

Hey guys! help me figure out the best 20" affordable lighting fixture that will be good for fish and Coral growth, Thanks for the help! If you have any links that would be awesome aswell! Please respond ASAP im looking to purchase soon!

 

[RockStacker]

What type of light fixture did you have in mind? there are several different kinds.

For the T5-HO tubes, I think the shortest fixtures available are 24".

For a 20" tank, you should be ok with the LED reef capable fixtures designed for nano tanks.
Or use a couple of PAR38 reef LEDs.

 

[codigoins]

Where could i get a LED reef compatibly fixture?

 

[ErinCahir]

How deep is the tank?

That's kind of important.

 

[codigoins]

20"L x 13"W x 18"H Bowfront.

 

[MikeG]

This is the light I have on my 10 gallon.

T5 Quad 20" Aquarium Light HO 72W Cichlid Marine Reef LED 4x 18W Lamps Nano | eBay

 

[Bifferwine]

What is the volume of the tank? Is this the 16 gallon? With a bowfront, I think you are better off going with a hanging fixture vs. one with legs.

70W Metal Halide Pendant Lights

 

[codigoins]

Im just looking to support simple coral growth, frog spawns, and maybe some shrooms at the bottom.

 

[nanoreefs]

LEDS are great for coral growth and fish. heres a website for a good LEDs Rapid LED

 

[earman88]

[ame=http://www.amazon.com/Marineland-Capable-Lighting-System-18-24-Inch/dp/B00494NBPE/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top]Amazon.com: Marineland Reef Capable LED Lighting System 18-24-Inch: Pet Supplies[/ame]

Moves from 18" to 24"
I got mine off ebay for $90 used.. still in great condition.