lighting question...

[thewolfman777]

i can't even tell you what kind of lighting I have for my tank except that it is a 20W florescent, Aqua Glow light. I know absolutely nothing about actinics, light spectrums, etc., just the stuff i have read on these boards. i am currently doing a fowlr set up. are these other lighting options just for show or do they really impact the health and happiness of the fish. i do know that reef systems require different light but am unsure of what that lighting is. do you guys recommend going out and buying a different light? What is actinics, a brand name? it would be greatly appreciated if some of you guys can shed some "LIGHT" (ha ha) on this topic for me. Thanks!!!

 

[nosmada]

fish really need very little light at all. the actinic lights though bring out there colors nicely when supplemented with another nice 10k bulb.if your going to run a FO then i dont think lighting is a major concern although low light conditions promote algae growth. you may want to try and run maybe a couple of nice 10k daylights and one actinic. just a thought. BTW, what size tank ?
hth,
chris

 

[whipple]

Hey MR Tang what kind of inverts are in with that light?

 

[daluminum]

I run a 10k and a marine glo (love the blue)
and the fish have great color.. both bulbs are just a normal flourescent bulb.. It's not the best light.. but it gives me lots of coralline growth and looks great a night.. I'd keep you current setup and add a 10k if you can..