New to corals

[dixie]

I am new to corals but not saltwater tanks. I have a 10 gal tank what kind of lighting do I need? I would like to have a mix between softies & sps. I have thought about having a few pixie's in the tank too just not sure about the lighting.

[Lunchbucket]

10gal tank for softie/sps...DON"T DO IT. i wouldn't softies that close in that little water volume could easily hurt sps. do one or the other.

heck you could do a 150,250, 400w MH w/ 2x32w PC's for dawn dusk. the options are unlimited

provide more what you want and we can help
Lunchbucket

[Peabody]

Second that. SPS or softies, not both. If you're new to coral, try softies first. SPS are very advanced corals.

[MacnReef]

I third that. SPS are difficult and require constant dosing of calcium and other elements! Stick with softies and/or LPS. Also, don't do a metal halide just yet. I feel that they will only make you want to quit the hobby before you give it a chance. Start with power compacts! Halides are hot and require fans.

Just a thought!