Ok, Lighting for FO

[ballzee]

Noone responded to my other post, so anyone got any suggestions on what lighting you would put in a fish only 135 aquarium? I want it to look good. I currently have very poor lighting. Only one 4 foot flourescent. I want to upgrade before I pay $40 for a new bulb.
ANYONE????????

 

[stacy]

2 96watt PC would look good if you have only fish. You could probably even go with 2 55 watt. If you have LR then you may want a little more to get some good coraline growth.

 

[ballzee]

I will only have fish no live rock. What kind of timers should be used? Is it ok just to have it click on with this much light or should it go through a dawn dusk cycle? is this possible?
i was looking at the lights from ahsupply. any where else I should look?

 

[stacy]

I don't think I would be to concerned about the day night cycle for a FO. I have mine set on timers to run 12 hrs. per day. You can go through the day/night cycle if you wish. It's probably less stress on the fish. Just depends on how much your willing to spend. hellolights seems to have a good selection of lighting as well.

 

[ballzee]

Thank you Stacy.