need new lighting

[bOOsteN aUdI]

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?

 

[Fry]

try some "color-enhancing bulbs" such as coralife colormax, all-glass, GE aquarays fresh/saltwater

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/pet_supplies.cfm?c=3578+3733+8066&s=ts&r=600

 

[bOOsteN aUdI]

would you recccomend T5s, power compact or regular floure.?

 

[Danger_Chicken]

Metal Halide - Note I am basis to these awesome lights.

 

[Fry]

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

 

[Danger_Chicken]

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.

 

[bOOsteN aUdI]

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.