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11/09/2019, 03:24 PM
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Fish only Lighting questions
I have a fish only tank so i know i can use any lighting. I was thinking of getting LED. Im just not sure if i should get one with just blue and white or multiple colors. I would like a more blue actinic look. Trying to keep algae minimal and for a better looking color ton the task, and i don't want to spend a ton of money. I know water changes help as well. Any help is appreciated. Thanx
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11/09/2019, 04:51 PM
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Your only fish are clownfish? Those are actually rather shallow water fish which prefer a decent amount of white in their light.
Generally, unless you are going to set up a deep water biotope tank, I would not go 100% actinic and always mix a little white in - the colors of most fish look better. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk
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11/09/2019, 08:27 PM
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Ok.. that's good to know... in was planning on something with a little actinic in it..guess i would just need to keep up with water changes and clean up crews.. just looking for info online about kelvins, watts.. all that for new lights but i really don't want bright day light
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11/09/2019, 11:52 PM
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With a fish only you can keep the light intensity low. What you definitely also want is to get all the rock covered in coralline algae. Where's coralline, nuisance algae have a harder time to gain a foothold.
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11/10/2019, 11:25 AM
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That's my problem now..little to no coraline.. starring too..i get green algae..ive started more frequent water changes and baked off feedings..so i guess i can get anything light wise..thanx for the info
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11/10/2019, 01:03 PM
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Pairs: 4 percula, 3 P. kauderni, 3 D. excisus, 1 ea of P. diacanthus, S. splendidus, C. altivelis O. rosenblatti, D. janssi, S. yasha & a Gramma loreto trio 3 P. diacanthus. 2 C. starcki Current Tank Info: 200 gal 4 tank system (40x28x24 + 40B + 40B sump tank + 20g refugium) + 30x18x18 mixed reef + 20g East Pacific biotop + 20g FW +... |
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