lighting for 125 cichlid

[Nate Dogg]

I have a 125 peacock and hap cichlid tank. I was wondering what lighting yall would recommend. The tank is the standard dimensions with 1 brace. I am would like actinic lighting to be with the system and not be to big of a energy hog.

 

[thatbb6]

Have you seen the Beamswork LED thread in the other section? It looks like a good lighting system but seems like the price has gone up due to supply drops.

 

[dragonfish70]

Definetely zoo med reef sun 50/50 bulb. Inexpensive. 40watts. Really makes the colors pop.


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[COG Commando]

Get a Beamswork LED fixture. I have a 48" reef capable fixture on my 6' 150G. (don't mind the crappy iPhone picture)

Also, the price has actually gone down on these recently... aquatraders.com

 

[evabug1]

I love your tank dragonfish70. Now I know what lighting I'm going to get for my new african tank. Can I ask what type/color sand that is in your tank?

Commando that background in yours is killer.

 

[dragonfish70]

Its actually just quikrete play sand. Grey color. You have to make sure your filter intake is high enough. Its $4 per 50lbs on Home Depot. Clean it real good. Like it better than pool filter sand.


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[evabug1]

Cool, thanks for the info.