Whats the most powerful light for a 10 gal

marcingo · #1 05-06-2007, 07:43 PM

Just looking for peoples experience on what the best light for a 10 gallon tank is. Im looking for something that can support high light demanding corals. I have thought about the clamp on MH but thought that might be a little too much since I also want to keep some zoos. Therefore my next idea was HO T5's. What is everyone using on thier gallons and what have they had success keeping when it comes to high light corals. Thanks.

NateL · #2 07-21-2007, 04:16 PM

Im planning on using a 70w MH for my 5.5 in a few weeks. I would go with a 150w MH or as many t5's as you can fit on top.

04scoobysti · #3 07-21-2007, 05:38 PM

The HOT5's only come as short as 24" so you would have a could inches hanging off each side, i would go with somthing like the Sunpod http://www.current-usa.com/sunpod.html
Pretty much the best 20" light i've seen i believe "TheGrimReefer" has one on his tank.

Mik_101 · #4 07-21-2007, 06:03 PM

I would use a 70w MH or a 150w HQI.

dockrat · #5 08-08-2007, 06:30 PM

I use a 70w 1400K on my 10g frag tank mostly zoos but there is a few SPS frags in there... I think the 150w might be a little bright for some zoos and palys...

midgetwaiter · #6 08-09-2007, 03:53 AM

I had a 150 on my 12g and didn't have any trouble with zoas or palys if I was careful in acclimating them. I used a pretty high k / low par bulb though. I looked at a 70w but IMO the bulb selection sucks in comparison.