??? Best lighting for a FOWLR Aggressive

[hefner413]

Hey peeps... My bulbs are over 1.5 yrs old... so I'm thinking of changing them.
Question one: Will getting new bulbs have any real benefit?

I was thinking that old bulbs encourage diatom and cyano growth, but wasn't sure.
Question two: My current lighting is a coralife aqualight with 2x 96W 10000K and 2x 96W Actinic 03... if I should replace them, should I get the same bulbs? Of course I won't be growing any coral, so I just want the best bulbs to highlight the fish. What spectrum/watts/combo, etc would you all recommend???

THANKS!!!
Here are some bulbs that I've looked at: (all on sale - regular price $42.99)
1. SunPaq Actinic 460nm 96W $29.99
2. SunPaq Actinic 420nm 96W $29.99
3. SunPaq Daylight 10000ºK 96W $29.99
4. SunPaq Daylight 6700ºK 96W $29.99
5. SunPaq Dual Daylight 6700ºK/10000ºK 96W $29.99
6. SmartPaq Daylight 10000ºK Actinic 460nm 96W $29.99
7. SunPaq Dual Actinic 420/460nm 96W $29.99

 

[prime311]

You have the same I do. You can replace them with any of the 96 watts that have the same type of pins. Its probly the 4-pin like mine. Old bulbs encourage algae growth from what I've heard. Higher K's supposedly give a better lighting, but I find the 10k+acitinic looks pretty good.

 

[ccampbell57]

I run:
3. SunPaq Daylight 10000ºK 96W $29.99
7. SunPaq Dual Actinic 420/460nm 96W $29.99
$29!!!! That is smoking!!!

 

[hefner413]

Thanks campbell! If they're good enough for you, then they're good enough for me!

 

[ccampbell57]

Lol!