QT Light for Corals

[Shluffer]

I'm setting up a QT for my corals and need a light. The light needs to keep the coral alive for 80 days, it doesn't have to be as good as my DT. The "Tank" will be shallow, possibly a 10 gallon tank but more likely a Tupperware in order to facilitate daily water changes. Ideal solution would be a LED bulb that I can put in a goose-neck or cheap reflector.

Any suggestions on bulbs? I currently use spillover from my DT light, but its not idea. Would like to move the QT further from the DT.

 

[bluprntguy]

What type of corals? Light recommendations are going to be different for soft coral, LPS, and SPS.

And, how much are you willing to spend?

 

[Shluffer]

These are softies. Would like a cheap light, but I understand that may not work. Have reefbreede photon 2 on my dt.

 

[bluprntguy]

You could pick up a par 30 LED from amazon for $25 if you have a clip on light or swing arm lamp to put it in. That's what I'd suggest.

 

[Shluffer]

Was just searching them. Found a kingbo and an abi. Anyone have experience with on of these?

 

[Shluffer]

I feel a bit silly. I have a abi lamp on my sump growing algae. I'm happy with it. Gking to get the abi.