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Hey got my self a nano reef tank a few weeks back got it all up and running with some live rock added some hermit crabs a few days ago and it seems to be going well possibly getting one or 2 damsels this weekend, im looking into getting some coral i know i have a wile to wait before i can add any but im looking into getting the correct lightin wats the best option for a 62 litre tank?

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Hi Stephen,

I had both soft and stony corals in my last tank and found 3-5 watts per gallon of balanced (1:1 actinic/daylight) was sufficient. For smaller tanks like yours, I think compact fluorescents are the best bang for the buck. Good luck!!
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Compacts are just fine for a nano.
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