Lighting Question!?

[pinkydinky]

Hey guys , so I have my 10 gallon nano up and running with just a condy anemone ,damsel and a peppershrimp , but was wondering with the stock lighting since I cannot afford to upgrade to another lighting fixture should i replace the t8 bulb with either a zoo med 10000k bulb or a zoo med 50/50 6500k/actinic bulb as i will soon maybe put some polyps in the tank. Thanks!

 

[michaeltx]

The anemone will need much more light than the standard stock lights can provide.
Look into PC lights or t-5 they are pretty cheap for that size tank and you will see dramatic results in growth and color.
Welcome to the board and ask anything you might want to.
Mike

 

[pinkydinky]

I knew that but I just can't afford it yet. Do you know any setups for t5 or power compacts I could buy? I have no clue what to look for but as of now since I have a little bit should I buy the 10000k bulb or the 50/50 6500k / actinic 420 bulb? Thanks

 

[pinkydinky]

Im leaning towards the 50/50

 

[btldreef]

Go with the 10K. The anemone needs the lighting. In retrospect, you should not have purchased an anemone if you did not have the proper lighting to support it.
For a 10G aquarium, a T5 lighting fixture really shouldn't run you much money. You should really look into a PAR38 LED bulb and fixture.