bootz
Aquarium Advice Freak
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- Feb 10, 2011
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So after running my tank for 7 months as a FOWLR i decided i would like to step my game up a little and try out the world of coral. I always knew i wanted to end up with coral so i know some stuff from random research but have always been foggy about understand the proper amount of lighting required. I know i could just run to the store and purchase a reef light but the appeal of LED seems to good to pass up with all the options and customization available. So my tank(bowed front) is 30 gallons, 24 inches wide, 18.5inches high, and at the highest point of the bow it is 14.5inches deep. What should be the capability of my lighting situation (with some beginners coral nothing to complex ) I have not picked out all the coral i want yet because its a matter of me finding some stores that offer a good selection. But i have been searching the internet and ebay and noticed premade led panels that offer 50w ( not sure if that even matters) & LED Wavelength: Blue: 460nm, White: 6000-7000K. Truthfully, i am lost on this matter if anyone could direct me to a good article or just someone who knows a lot about lighting and could tell me exactly what i need that would be awesome. -thanks