Open brain coral or warpaint scolymia in biocube 14

[Lpsthebest]

My lfs has both very colorful corals my worry is witch one would be best. I am currently running 1 10,000k 24 watt blue atinic, 1 50/50 24 watt , and 1 .75 blue liner light. Is this enough for either one or even better both. I want to make the right decision.

 

[rich850]

Your money would be better spent on better lighting imo

 

[Lpsthebest]

Do u know if they would survive and need advice ASAP going to lfs tomorrow to possible buy them need to know soon.

 

[rich850]

You are talking about power compact lighting right?

 

[Lpsthebest]

Yes

 

[rich850]

I would not do it I would get Cree or bridgelux LEDs on your tank and then you could keep whatever you want as long as you maintain good water quality I am sure your store will tell you it will be fine but you can put about 12 LEDs in there or buy a nano led fixture either way no more bulb replacements and no more wondering if your lighting is sufficient and its not good for very much

 

[Lpsthebest]

Thank you so much for the advice I joined reef central so I can get the truth because I know some fish stores just say it'll be ok so they can sell it.

 

[rich850]

Yeah no problem there are a lot of lighting options but in my opinion LEDs seem to be the best option on a small tank I wouldnt spend a dime on coral until you get better lighting and you can get some advice under the lighting filtration equipment etc on different options

 

[SUPERSTOCKRACER]

Yeah no problem there are a lot of lighting options but in my opinion LEDs seem to be the best option on a small tank I wouldnt spend a dime on coral until you get better lighting and you can get some advice under the lighting filtration equipment etc on different options

what he said! lighting is huge to keep these corals.

 

[MikeReef79]

2 major pieces of a good reef, Water and Light.. Need both to be as close to perfect for a lot of corals