lighting question.. please help...

[nycwaters]

hi guys once again i have a question
ok today i had to replace one of my bulbs of smartlight the blue and white light
and i got the wrong one they gave me a 10,0000k smart light
but WOW i have a really bright tank now the colors on my fish looks great , i didn't realize how dimm my tank was before
my question i guess is ...
For a fish only tank 180g, do i need the blue light?
if i decide to keep the (2) 36" 10,000k lights from sealife
is that too much light or what changes is my tank going to have with that amount of light on?
thanks for answering, i need to know before i exchange it in the morning

JR

 

[slick]

for a fo tank you do not need blue light. But I think your fishes colors would look a lot better with some 03 actinic lighting. Just add a little to bring out the glow.

 

[dburr]

For a FO it all depends on if you like it. The fish don't care weather it's brighter than it was or not.
Only a reef set up matters on the K value or the wattage.
If you like the looks, keep it, IMO.
hth

 

[nycwaters]

well i just thought more light will bring more algae problem
no?

 

[slick]

It can in the begining when you first add them. You have a clean up crew though right? If not then you can just add some to help take care of it.

 

[nycwaters]

no clean up crew
my tank is too agrresive unless, anyone have any suggestions?
my other question is, whats the blue light needed for?
thanks JR

 

[nycwaters]

bump