need new lighting

bOOsteN aUdI

bOOsteN aUdI

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whats up all im not sure where to post these questions so i figure i would give it a shot here. i am in need of new lighting on my 120 gallon since my old setup recently blew out.. im looking for a light type that will bring out the max color on my cichla, so yellow, gold orange, red, blue ect.... any suggestion?
 
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bOOsteN aUdI

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would you recccomend T5s, power compact or regular floure.?
 
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if you're not keeping plants or coral, i suggest saving some money and using regular fluorescents, you also wouldn't have to clean up or worry about the algae buildup that powerful lights may bring
 
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Algae can be controlled by regulating the amount you use the lights and water changes. I no longer have live plants so the MH isn't on 8-10 hrs a day. I don't have any algae problems. Flo light just looks sterile to me, but it all comes down to personal opinion. MH is hot, expensive, but pretty.
 
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bOOsteN aUdI

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agreed with the metal halids. i used to have a sps coral tank. i dont know if i need the shimmer and eleteric bill. i think im going to look into some flouro or t5s... now just to figure out how many bulb setup i need for a 120 gallon wide and which bulbs i should buy.
 
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