LED light question

[POLARBEAR0871]

I want to get coral but don't know how many watts I should have anyone know? I have a 40g tall

 

[mr_X]

What do you want to spend and what corals do you intend to keep?

 

[POLARBEAR0871]

Honestly I'm looking towards brain coral but it seems too pricey so not completely sure but some kind of soft coral

 

[mr_X]

You can buy a single one of these-
New Dimmable 120W Aquarium Coral Reef Fish Tank White Blue LED Light Black Shell | eBay
It will allow you to grow whatever you want.

 

[POLARBEAR0871]

I'm actually bidding on one as we talk now haha

 

[mr_X]

Actually, the buy-it-now price is pretty good.

 

[POLARBEAR0871]

Yeah it is actually

 

[epaz]

Hey X not to hi - jack this thread but I'm looking for LED's to replace my T5's on my 125g. How many of these fixtures would I need in order to keep an assortment of corals. My tank is roughly 5'x3'x3'

 

[mr_X]

I would use 3.

 

[POLARBEAR0871]

Hey guys as I don't have the money for LED lights right now at the moment... Do you think a 50/50 light bulb would do ok go the tank

 

[mr_X]

If you don't have corals, yes.

 

[POLARBEAR0871]

Ok sweet I might not get corals for a while