Will this light grow soft corals?

[EmilyA]

I have this light and was wondering if it would grow soft corals such as zoas, muchrooms, kenya trees and maybe ricordea? This will be for a 2.5g pico tank! I have read up on lights and honestly they confuse me, I have this light lying around and was curious if it would work. (It is very bright) If not do you have any suggestions of what I could use instead? Thanks for your time and advice!

 

[Daniel Fishy]

Wouldn't try zoas or ricordias first. Kenya tree and mushrooms first then maybe the others.

 

[Bectan01]

I don't believe that light will grow any corals even for such a small tank

 

[melosu58]

I personally don't think it will work either. You need a high output light.

 

[EmilyA]

Thankyou! I will look for a much better suited light.

 

[obscurereef]

Is this pico going to be your first reef tank?

 

[EmilyA]

Yes and no. I am moving into an apartment with my brother and plan to start a 20-30g nano for my first saltwater tank. I would love to have a pico in the future and I was wondering if I should throw this light out or hang onto it! Haha.

 

[obscurereef]

Yes and no. I am moving into an apartment with my brother and plan to start a 20-30g nano for my first saltwater tank. I would love to have a pico in the future and I was wondering if I should throw this light out or hang onto it! Haha.

Got it. Would be...adventurous with going pico for a first sw tank. 20-30 gallons is a great starter.