10g lighting

[kathleen55]

so im going to do corals most likely and the light that im getting wont cover the tank completely is this okay?

 

[Angelfish56]

Where the light is weaker do mushrooms so it's ok

 

[kathleen55]

okay. about how much do corals cost on average? thanks

 

[Angelfish56]

The lowest I've seen is 9$ but they normally are 20 to 48$

 

[kathleen55]

ohh okay thanks

 

[Angelfish56]

Thanks your welcome

 

[maxst2]

I use this: Current USA Nova Extreme 24" 2x24W T-5 10,000K - Saltwater


I have sps,lps, and zoa's under it in my 10g. Good cheap sturdy light

 

[kathleen55]

ohh cool. so the fish will be okay though? like they wont jump etc

 

[maxst2]

Well... there is always that risk. It largely plays on what type of fish you get.

Ive heard of even clowns jumping... you can get some large holed screen material and frame to screen the top of the tank - lotta people do this.

 

[kathleen55]

im probably getting a firefish and some hermits and maybe something else and shrimp. wil these be okay?

 

[Angelfish56]

Glass hood with the light on top

 

[maxst2]

Glass hood would help with evap, but it traps gas exchange and heat in which is worse and having to top off everyday with freshwater IMO.

Screen top will be easy to do since its a small tank and rectangle, and it'll give you peace of mind in case of a jumper. Never fun to come home to fish jerky.