Lighting requirement for moon coral

[Kalib]

Ok forgive me if this has been mentioned before, but i did try to do a search but i didn't manage to find the relevant information.I'm asking this for a friend, since i'm a coral newbie, i was in no position to help, so i hope all the pros here will be able to help.

My search on the net only pointed me to the fact this is an LPS and it needs moderate light.

For a moon coral, what kind of lighting is suitable? The tank size is 2x1x1, at present i don't have any more information regarding the setup other than this.

Is PLs sufficient? If so how many tubes?

[FuEl]

Go for T5s. You will have to replace PLs very often which means you will end up spending more in the long run. Furthermore, by the time you realise the PL has dropped in intensity normally your corals would not be doing that well by then.

[Kalib]

I see, thanks.

I'm not sure what's the budget, so i think PL might be the only option. Is 2x36W good enough or should get 4x36W?

Is 2x24W T5 sufficient if the budget allows?

[FuEl]

2XT5s can actually be better than 4XPLs. 24W T5s from Glare are rather affordable, slightly more than PLs only.

[Kalib]

Ok. Would get my friend to consider that, but if my friend thinks its too expensive, then should just get my friend to buy 4x36W PLs and place the coral slightly higher up?

[FuEl]

Hmm..that should'nt be a problem..but heat would..and electricity bills in the long run.

[Kalib]

Ok thanks, would tell my friend when he gets home.