would this light work

[sansouci01]

Would this light work for soft corals on a FOWLR tank




24" T5 Quad 96W w/Timer Marine Version(4x 24W)
Excellent for marine, reef, and cichlid aquariums. Includes built-in timer for automatic operations.
Fixture comes with 2x 10000K and 2x Actinic Blue lamps.
Features:

• Dimensions - 23.75” x 8.50” x 3.00”
• Brackets add 2.75" in height
• Supports 4x 24W T5 high output fluorescent lamps
• Supports 2x Bluemoon LED
• 96W total power
• Built-in Timer for automatic light settings
• Black, non corrosive powder coated aluminum housing
• Non-corrosive powder coated aluminum housing
• Highly polished, contoured reflector
• Cooling Fan
• Mounting brackets
• Plug and play electronic ballast for quick swap
• Optional hanging kit (add $13.00)

Listing includes:

• 1x 24" T5 Quad w/Timer fixture
• 1x Mounting Legs Set
• 2x 24W T5 HO lamps 10000K
• 2x 24W T5 HO lamps Actinic Blue
• 2x LED

 

[dragonfisher33]

how long and deep is your tank?

 

[sansouci01]

it's a 20 gallon tall....24" long...12" wide and 14" deep

 

[carey]

For fish only any light you pick will be good. That light will actually allow you to keep some corals in the future if thats what you wanna do.

 

[sansouci01]

Hi Carey.
Thanks...How about a LED light for this tank

 

[Tkey3425]

Hi Carey. Thanks...How about a LED light for this tank

Look into par38 led lights off eBay for that size

 

[sansouci01]

how many would I need and how do you mount them ?

 

[Tkey3425]

how many would I need and how do you mount them ?

I'd say just one strong one unless you're going to do sps corals. I'm not too keen on smaller tank requirements. They sell them as a kit for $60ish with a flexible gooseneck mounting system. Check on amazon and ebay

 

[sansouci01]

I was just looking at them. I see they come in different watt sizes. what would you recommend....how about t-5 lights for this size tank

 

[Tkey3425]

I was just looking at them. I see they come in different watt sizes. what would you recommend....how about t-5 lights for this size tank

T-5s don't have the quality of light as far as aesthetics IMO and you have to replace the bulbs every 6-9 months. I'd go with a par38 in the 50ish watt range.

 

[sansouci01]

Thanks...I'll check them out