Lighting For 10g Nano

[Sean Hartnett]

I'm starting my first tank soon and I was originally going to make it an sps tank but after some advise I've found that with such a small tank and it being my first one, I should start with lps. What are some types and or brands of lights I can buy for my coral that are going to work and won't break my bank haha?

 

[shadow1013]

I have the aqua illuminations prime on our innovative marine 20 gallon. It's the same light my local fish store had on their IM 10.

 

[Sean Hartnett]

Alright so that one is about $170 it looks like. I'm still looking to go a little bit cheaper on this tank because I see myself upgrading to a much bigger tank in a year probably.

 

[Kylecva]

Go with a kessil a360we that way when you upgrade you already have the light

 

[Kylecva]

They can grow SPS as well

 

[Reefrookie220]

I agree get the kessil more money but as he said it grows the coral you ultimately want and will be good for the upgrade.

 

[Sean Hartnett]

I just don't have that much cash right now. I intend on getting some quality lights soon but I didn't want to wait.

 

[Kylecva]

May as well spend the money now. Have you looked at the A160WE's? They are cheaper and would still work!

 

[Sean Hartnett]

That's a better price. I might go with that one. Thanks guys!

 

[gmendez619]

Go with the skkye led light. Runs for about 100 bucks for the 8 watt. Has separate cords for the white and blue leds so you can put both of them on timers. It can grow medium light corals no problem. Or go on ebay or amazon and purchase a green element led light with both blues and whites for around 40 bucks. They have good cheap leds on both amazon and ebay. Just make sure to read everything in the description first