Lighting for a frag tank.

[Orion]

I am building afrag tank (20"L x 16"W x 10"H) and I need some input with the lighting.
I have looked at the CoralifeMini Aqualight Power Compact (1x 9W 10000K = 1x 9w actinic 03) and the other fixture is the Current USA Power Compact Satelite (1x 18w, 1-SmartPaq, 1 lunar light) SmartPaq= 10000K white/7100K blue Power Compact Bulb.

Which fixture is at your own opinion the best?

Also the tank is plexiglass and I will use mostly for the small frag to grow before going into the main tank 40g

Any help is welcome.

 

[sfsuphysics]

I know the tank isn't very tall but I can't imagine 9watt bulbs would provide adequate light for I'm guessing SPS type corals.

 

[Gomer]

I can't imagine even both of those lights combined being enough light. Maybe for a chalice tank, but that is about it.

 

[iani]

I agree with Mike and Tony. Those lights will not be enough. I would get a 150w MH for that tank.

 

[nanoguy]

Not sure about the quality of these units but they are affordable.
http://www.fishneedit.com/150w-metal-halide-pendant-lig.html

 

[A_Lee]

Maybe even try to find a used 70w Sunpod.

 

[Gomer]

You can probably get a 150watt sunpod cheaper than a 70. They don't make the 70's anymore and they are coveted by the nano crowd.

 

[A_Lee]

a used 70w Sunpod.

I've seen them for sale on NR now and then, but they sell like hot cakes at eight o'clock in the morning
If you do see one, you've got to snag it right away

 

[Orion]

Thanks for all the input

what about t-5? I run 250 in my 40g tank and have no experience with t-5 or Power Compacts.