how many watts do I need?

[bdp242]

I want to do corals, but how many watts does my light need to be for basic corals?

[tonedogz]

Look into the taotronic dimmable led's they'll give you all the light you'll ever need about $120 to $150 each. How big is the tank

[Macscale]

Originally Posted by tonedogz

Look into the taotronic dimmable led's they'll give you all the light you'll ever need about $120 to $150 each. How big is the tank

His tank is only 5 gallons. A Tao panel would burn everything.

OP- Look into some par30 or par38 bulbs. Don't get one that is two strong, maybe 2:3 blue white ratio with 5 LED total.

[tonedogz]

Originally Posted by Macscale

His tank is only 5 gallons. A Tao panel would burn everything.

OP- Look into some par30 or par38 bulbs. Don't get one that is two strong, maybe 2:3 blue white ratio with 5 LED total.

Oh no that won't work he didn't say the size

[bdp242]

I have a thirty gallon I want to convert to saltwater. I wouldn't do corals in a 5 gallo since its so small.

[Macscale]

Corals are the star of the show in a 5... For a thirty grab a Tao panel.

[bribo12]

Originally Posted by bdp242

I have a thirty gallon I want to convert to saltwater. I wouldn't do corals in a 5 gallo since its so small.

What would you do in a 5 then? Just live rock, sand and a couple inverts? No fish can go in that size tank. Coral only 5 gallons look amazing