Hi all. I just wanted to check and see what types of lighting people use to bring out the color in theire FHs? I read that Ultruviolet coral reef lighting is good, but wanted to get everyone elses take on it before I spend the cash.
Lighting and the Flowerhorn
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Since I'm setting up a FH tank soon I've inquired about what type of lighting. While I think a 50/50 configuration would be good. I've also been told that a colormax bulb would be benificial as well.
I was told By Danz the following:
"I would go with a 2 bulbs configuration so you can play with the bulbs to find the best combo to bring out the color in the fish. If the fish you have has a blue pearl base the 50/50 will bring it out and the pink freshwater (colormax) bulb bring out the reds in the fish and its stunning."
That being said I'd consider the coralife 2 bulb T5 fixture. They are sold for about $69.00 or so.
Since I'm setting up a FH tank soon I've inquired about what type of lighting. While I think a 50/50 configuration would be good. I've also been told that a colormax bulb would be benificial as well.
I was told By Danz the following:
"I would go with a 2 bulbs configuration so you can play with the bulbs to find the best combo to bring out the color in the fish. If the fish you have has a blue pearl base the 50/50 will bring it out and the pink freshwater (colormax) bulb bring out the reds in the fish and its stunning."
That being said I'd consider the coralife 2 bulb T5 fixture. They are sold for about $69.00 or so.
dsubaru;2182263; said:
I like the colormax/actinic look, but the t5 you mentioned has some issues with it. In the last six months, I have had 8-10 fixtures returned with ballast issues. I am not sure if the colormax looks as nice in the standard flourescent fixture.
I use a 50/50 and a colormax. looks good thinking about changing the rest of my tanks to the same set up.
I read somewhere (on a FH forum) that the UV light is good for their skin and will help with color. In fact a coralife tri-chromatic bulb is recommended.
http://www.petco.com/product/5712/Coralife-Trichromatic-100-percent-Super-Daylight-Lamps.aspx
http://www.petco.com/product/5712/Coralife-Trichromatic-100-percent-Super-Daylight-Lamps.aspx