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RAWRRitsEDWINN
04/03/2012, 01:14 PM
I plan on setting up a nano 20 gallon long reef tank. I am undecided about which light fixture to go with.

Marineland LED Double Bright Aquarium Lighting System (http://www.petco.com/product/112418/Marineland-LED-Double-Bright-Aquarium-Lighting-System.aspx)

Coralife Dual Fixture High Output T5 Aquarium Light Fixture (http://www.petco.com/product/113078/Coralife-Dual-Fixture-High-Output-T5-Aquarium-Light-Fixture.aspx?CoreCat=certona-_-ProductListTopRated_Fish_3-_-Coralife%20Dual%20Fixture%20High%20Output%20T5%20Aquarium%20Light%20Fixture-113078)

Which would be the best one to use? Also, what types of coral could I keep under the Marineland? I know under the Coralife, I can keep soft coral, mushrooms, etc.

bellis31
04/03/2012, 01:31 PM
If you plan on growing corals the T5 light is best, for fish only the LED would work fine.

Agu
04/03/2012, 03:56 PM
The Marineland double brite is not meant to be used on a reef tank and their Reef LED probably won't be powerful enough for a 20 gallon tank by itself.

Fishie80
04/03/2012, 06:15 PM
For couple hundred u can get the 24 watt bulbs which will rock the tank...I had the ones evilc66 used to make..They sell all over the place and marinedepot ...they are very versatile