Any one used this before?

[makatak123]

Hey, I have a 10 gal saltwater aquarium and soon to have corals in there. is this a good light bulb??
http://www.petco.com/product/111942/Zoo-Med-Reef-Sun-5050-Compact-Fluorescent-Bulb.aspx

Thanks

[rage]

A simple guide:

http://www.fosterandsmithaquatics.com/pic/article.cfm?acatid=287&aid=350

The bulb you list only has 10 watts, not nearly enough for corals.

[myjohnson]

I have used this exact light on planted tanks and reef.

The light is good for macro algae but not so good for corals.

It will keep softies alive. But you should really try for more lighting.

Go t5. They are cheap and you can grow anything.

[Ca Nguyen]

http://www.amazon.com/Finnex-White-Energy-Saving-Refugium/dp/B003XNFCA4/ref=pd_sim_k1

i run 2 of these on my 10 gallons with the inside of my hood painted white and an acryllic sheet siliconed to the hood. my corals are banging!

[makatak123]

Thanks!