question about a light for 5g tank

[BrendaddyK]

I'm looking to buy a new light for my tank because I'm not sure of the output the light my tank came with is strong enough. I stumbled upon this (http://www.amazon.com/Wave-point-6-Inch-8-Watt-Daylight-Output/dp/B007ZK80YG) and saw mostly good reviews, but I wanted someone's opinion from here based on what I have in my tank already. I have a duncan, trumpet, and some zoas. I'm looking to add some xenia and more zoas. Before everyone points it out, I already know it'll make my tank very blue, I like that. And I know it doesn't have an on off switch (I have a timer I can put it on)
I'm just curious if it would be strong enough for the coral I mentioned. Thanks in advance for any replies, broke college student looking to make happy coral.

 

[Ajae]

Based on the reviews and comments it looks like it is, there is a review of a guy that has it on a 10gallon tank with LPS and softies.

 

[Ajae]

Been on my 10 Gallon Reef tank for over a year now! Supports LPS/Softies of all types..
By Chad on October 8, 2014
Verified Purchase
Let me set some things straight about this light.

This light casts a deep blue actinic look on your tank.. I use mine on a 10 gallon reef tank.

The light is easy to setup, however, the clamp that holds it on the tank will not fit on a black plastic rimmed glass tank (Like most tanks are) so the black plastic lip had to be cut a little (it's really easy) so that it will fit snugly. Also, it should be noted that there is no turn on/off switch for this light.. but that doesn't matter for me because mine is set on a plug-in timer anyway.

WHAT CORALS IT WILL SUPPORT: This light will be plenty of light for ANY CORALS EXCEPT SPS. So, Zoanthids, Mushrooms, softies, LPS all will be fine with this light.

If you're putting this thing on anything 10 gallons or above I would recommend getting the same light except 12". (I think it's sold here on amazon too.

Overall, if you're looking for a cheap light for a 10 gallon OR LESS nano/pico reef tank.. this light is for you.

 

[whosurcaddie]

I think you would be better off with something like this on a gooseneck. http://www.amazon.com/Aquarium-Coral-Light-12pcsx3W-Black/dp/B00XHH5FGC/ref=pd_sim_sbs_199_6?ie=UTF8&refRID=0P8Y47T5HSAMJVT2XJB6

 

[whosurcaddie]

Heres the gooseneck. http://www.amazon.com/ADJUSTABLE-HOLDER-SOCKET-GOOSENECK-inches/dp/B00X04N30M/ref=sr_1_sc_1?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1435848005&sr=1-1-spell&keywords=goose+neck+aquarium

 

[digitaljepoy]

I am new to the hobby but base on my readings about lightings, I would stay away from leds with fixed intensity. It would be better if you get an actinic and 10/14k bulbs or led fixture with dim function.

 

[Ajae]

I think you would be better off with something like this on a gooseneck. http://www.amazon.com/Aquarium-Coral-Light-12pcsx3W-Black/dp/B00XHH5FGC/ref=pd_sim_sbs_199_6?ie=UTF8&refRID=0P8Y47T5HSAMJVT2XJB6

I agree, this looks like a good light, maybe oven for SPS if that what you want to do.

 

[whosurcaddie]

The thing that worries me about that fixture is that its only 1 watt led's. I know its only a 5 gallon tank but if it were me I would want 3 watt led's no matter the setup.

 

[BrendaddyK]

I think you would be better off with something like this on a gooseneck. http://www.amazon.com/Aquarium-Coral-Light-12pcsx3W-Black/dp/B00XHH5FGC/ref=pd_sim_sbs_199_6?ie=UTF8&refRID=0P8Y47T5HSAMJVT2XJB6

I think you found a winner, that seems like a much nicer light. Thank you very much! Not to change the topic but you seem knowledgeable would you recommend this http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0036S4YZ0/ref=pd_aw_fbt_199_img_2?refRID=1KRE5D7AM27P4VNHQBT2 to get some flow in my tank? Again only a 5 gallon so it's hard to find things that aren't too powerful or small enough to fit the tank.

 

[whosurcaddie]

http://www.amazon.com/Hydor-Evo-Mag...riums/dp/B003UK5CTG/ref=pd_sim_petsupplies_21 This is what you want perfect amount of flow for that size tank.