Lighting for 75g tank

[ck986]

I'm looking for a lighting setup for my 75g tank to make my African cichlids color pop. My current single bulb setup is pretty weak. Do you guys have any suggestions?

 

[HackJob]

what kind of single bulb is it? I like the shimmer effect from a single MH, or LED. Should be able to hit the bottom of a 75 with no problems.

 

[ck986]

It's an 8000 kv t8 bulb. I was considering buying a double bulb ho setup, and use a 12k bulb and actinic bulb. Some of the light fixtures also have led lights, but have not seen those in use.

 

[HackJob]

For the investment, I like the way LEDs look, they are also cheaper to run, and most sets have moonlight already built in.

 

[seedubs1]

8000k is a little yellow. I like my dual bulb 10000k. It's a 48" fixture, and is super bright for my 75 gallon.

 

[andyjs]

I would do a 10k and an actinic (either t5 or LEDs) to really bring out their colors like marine fish

 

[ck986]

Do you guys recommend a good light fixture upto $300, but preferably below $200.

 

[seedubs1]

For that much, go Catalina T5 for sure. Super nice fixtures.

http://www.catalinaaquarium.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=71_190&products_id=1638

$139.99
Has 3 T5 bulbs
You can turn on 1 bulb, 2 bulbs, or all 3 bulbs, so you can set it up so that you can have 10k/actinic combinations at the flip of a switch