20 gallon led lighting

[fishboy10]

I have a 20 gallon fowlr tank going, after i move next year i was hoping to get into corals but I know my basic led light that came with the tank isn’t strong enough, what would be good for a 20 gallon for soft corals mostly interested in green star polyps zooanthids mushrooms and xenia. preferably a light under 150$

 

[SnazzyUrchin792]

If you want to do softies only, I would recommend the Fluval Marine 3.0 24”. Currently $146.45 on Amazon. But if you want to do nems/LPS/SPS you need the $250 AI Blade or better.

 

[TheSheff]

I have a 20 gallon fowlr tank going, after i move next year i was hoping to get into corals but I know my basic led light that came with the tank isn’t strong enough, what would be good for a 20 gallon for soft corals mostly interested in green star polyps zooanthids mushrooms and xenia. preferably a light under 150$

There are a couple black box leds on amazon that would work well for you. If you're willing I would try something like t5's or one of those lights as they will be cheaper and work just as well.

 

[oreo54]

I have a 20 gallon fowlr tank going, after i move next year i was hoping to get into corals but I know my basic led light that came with the tank isn’t strong enough, what would be good for a 20 gallon for soft corals mostly interested in green star polyps zooanthids mushrooms and xenia. preferably a light under 150$

What size ( dimensions) 20?
There is 20, 20l, 20h.
Each will slightly determine what lights are available and what " format".

Typical 20 is 24-ish" wide. 17" deep 12-ish wide.
Light like this is a possible choice for such a tank.
24-36" size

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/prism-ii-led-light-fixture-marine-aquamaxx.html
Rebranded micmol AFAICT.
Maybe some spectral differences.
NOT waterproof.
Almost 3x the " power" (60w) of the Fluval. At least on paper.
4 Channels only though. Would be helpful to give nm's;

• 28 - Cold White (Channel A)
• 56 - Deep Blue (Channel B)
• 28 - Royal Blue (Channel C)
• 8 - Warm White (Channel D)
• 8 - UV (Channel D)
• 8 - Red (Channel D)
• 8 - Green (Channel D)

 

[Uncle99]

Nicrew 50watt…..$130 Canadian…..amazon