Lighting for a Coral QT tank

[djcool563]

Hello i was wondering what kind of lighting would i need for a 20g long coral qt tank. i have a 175w SE pendant with an older bulb. Would this be good?

 

[Douglas LEHMAN]

Hello
The pendant will work, I use a twin 65 watt PC over my set up, 10 gallon and the bulbs seam to last forever with their intermitant use. Don't make it too nice as it could become another prop tank!!!

 

[djcool563]

The only reason iw ant to use the pendant is because there will be alot of SPS. Could i get by with PC lights on a SPS QT tank or will i have to go for something else. thanks

 

[Douglas LEHMAN]

Hello
I have run alot of different corals through the set up over the years with good results. I set the hood (plywood box) on the aquarium supported with a couple of sticks. For more light just drop the water a couple of inches, and place the corals on some pvc pipe sections. I have used MH on smaller (10 gallon) quarantine aquariums but, heat was always a problem!

 

[djcool563]

Anyone else have an opinion