Lights on FW

[trilinearmipmap]

I would either go with 4 x 6500K to 6700K bulbs, or two 10000K and two 6500/6700K bulbs.

With those four bulbs you will be running a high-light tank, if you are not prepared to do CO2 and intensive fertilization then I'd consider running only two lights instead of four if the fixture allows it.

[Dale]

I would agree with trill. I ran the exact same set up on a heavily planted tank for a year (4X96W 10,000K PC's / no CO2) and had some limited problems with algae etc... but the growth rate and "lushness was not what I expected. I eventually reduced it to 2X96W 10,000K. with less algae issues but really felt that CO2 dosing was what was missing.

[andresont]

I second 6500K color choice.
I use to have 10K's and my plants did not like it. Switched to 6500K x2 96wats and red sea Co2 kit, very easy just fill up the sugar and t/spoon of soda every month. Plants grew like mad.

[Delphinus]

What brand of lights do you guys like using for the daylights/6500's? Is Coralife OK or is there a better brand to look for?

Are the 65W's adequate for smaller tanks or are the 96W's better?

BTW, tank looks great, Dale

[Fishguy52]

thanks guys for all the info i think is should work for right now and i will buy some 6500k and 6700k when these start to die.