Right light?

[trotsky123]

hi, I read everywhere that for saltwater I need 50/50 bulb (for my 16 gal bowfront).
I bought the following:
Coral Sun
Acting 420
15 watts T8
The light looks blue (previous was very bright neon). Is this correct for fish only tank?
For some reason all professional stores didnt have 18 in bulbs and ***** just had these?
Thank you

 

[katsafados]

If its a fish only tank normal lights would work. The only time you need the "powerful" lights is if your growing corals.

 

[trotsky123]

So, should've just kept my original light and not bother with this 50/50 blue light?
8,000K Lamp
15 W T8

 

[katsafados]

Pretty much! But hey now you can start addin corals if you want haha

 

[nikesb]

well the 50/50 light still gives a better coloration to your tank. if you've ever been diving/snorkeling, its not 8000k underwater