DarkStar

Yeah, i have a few questions about my SW aquarium lighting. I just started this 10gal nano tank 2 weeks ago and have been adding alittle here and there to upgrade to a more quality setup so i can start my nano reef. Today i replaced the 2 stock 15w indesent bulbs for 2 10w 50/50 10k/actinc compact flouresent bulbs and then i added some moon lighting DIY style with 4 blue LED's and i think it looks nice. Now my question is does it look like my lighting is suffiecent for a 10gal reef nano tank? If so what kind of lighting time cycle should i use for both day and night? should i do 50/50 between 7am-8pm and moon light between 8pm-7am? Here's some pictures of my tank in both conditions.

Daylight: http://i512.photobucket.com/albums/t...2/IMG_1787.jpg

Moonlight: http://i512.photobucket.com/albums/t...2/IMG_1786.jpg

Wolfgang8810

well congrats on the trip to sw the 30w of gf probally won't cut it for most corals. However, you could try some zoanthods if you place them high in the tank. your best bet coral wise would be ricordia and mushroom corals. Remember with a 10 gallon tank small changes in evaporation and temp can throw your tank into a tizzy and you shouldn't really put morethan two fish in. I hope this helps if you have any more questions please ask. we are here to help :-)

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