Lighting For A 10Gallon Nano

[jtnova13]

Hey guys, I'm starting a 10 gallon (standard footprint, not square) nano tank with hang on fuge.

I was wondering what type of lighting to put on it... contemplating LED.

I plan on keeping zoas only so don't need a MH cooking the tank.

Can you guys recommend a 12" fixture or LED strip that would be adequate for this tank and stocking?

 

[aly_starh]

You would/could get away with a T8 starter. Or even T5's.
Not to sure re. LED's.

 

[jtnova13]

You would/could get away with a T8 starter. Or even T5's.
Not to sure re. LED's.

If i don't do LED's I will probably go with T5 or PC.. however I was under the impression they don't make 12" T5 fixtures for some reason.

 

[seffieuk]

I just did a quick google and it appears they do

Seffie x

 

[VictorMeldrew]

Yes, they sell small T5's, The same as what come with the little 'betta' tanks, mine came with a blue and a white.

 

[jtnova13]

I lied, it's a 20"x10" tank (I believe that's standard). I am looking for a 2-4 tube t5 fixture or LEDs.

 

[demasonisrule]

Yep, just googled it, and came up with plenty of 20" t5s

 

[shibby]

go leds they have little heat output so you wont get too much evaporation, and though intially they seem expensive there long term costs are minimal!

+ u seem to get alot less algae growth with leds which is always useful

 

[jtnova13]

So i decided to buy a 12g nanocube instead, because the lights were gunna cost me more than half of the tank + stand.

Plus i won't have to use HOBs for everything now.

Will be starting a journal later on.

 

[steelhealr]

WTG. My only advice now is take the time to plan it out and read up. I suggest you find a similar journal here and read up on it. Go SLOW. SH