Lighting question for a newbie

SketchyFish

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Good morning! I'm new to reefing and I've got a few questions.
I've built a 40 gal breeder tank, fully cycled it and I've currently got a fish fish, but wanting to start adding more corals, right now I only have one Zoa frag.
What's everyone's favorite light for best growth. I've currently running 1 Fluval Sea Marine 3.0 LED Aquarium Lighting for Coral Growth, 46 Watts, 36-46 Inches. I don't want to under light my tank. Should I get a 2nd bar?
 

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Yes I would get a second light. I like the fluval lights but think they are a bit under powered. They also have a ton of white LEDs, getting a second light lets you boost the blues and cut back the white, which "should" be better for coral growth and give you more "pop" if that matters to you.

You could always sell the fluval and get totally different lighting but if you like it and already have one, I think getting a second is a fine option.
 
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if you're on a budget, snag one of these, you can grow anything with it on that size tank:


If you have a higher budget, let us know what that is, and we can make more recommendations. The most important considerations are budget, and what corals you want to keep.
 

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