Nano lighting question?

[BloatedSwimBladder]

Hey all.

I am getting ready to start a 10gal nano. i was wondering what kind of lighting does everyone recommend. I am looking to have a couple of small fish and possibly some xenia or mushrooms. i was thinking of a 2x13watt bright kit. Is this enough?

Any suggestions??

[yrureefing]

It would probably be enough but I think you should get 1x36w kit.

[OscarBeast]

While a 2x13watt bright kit would work lower light critters, I would recommend a 2 x 36 watt bright kit for a 10-gallon. Then I would purchase one 10,000K bulb and one true Actinic bulb from hellolights.com . You could also gt two 50/50 bulbs for a little more even lighting as well.

[lizbeth]

I'd go with 2x32 or 2x36. They are more expensive to start with but then you won't have to upgrade when you realize you need more light. I run 3x13 on my 5.5.

[lakerfan]

I agree with the masses on this one. While you may be able to support low light corals using the 2x13 bright kit, you will soon want more light. I would go with the 2 x 36 watt setup on this. I currently run 2 x 55 on my ten gallon.