Supplemental Lighting for Mixed Reef

[ekean45]

I have a Current USA Orbit Marine Pro LED 48" on a mixed reef 65 gallon reef tank. I’ve had it running for about 2 months and have pretty good growth. I also have a 2 bulb T-8 48 inch florescent fixture that I would like to add for supplemental lighting. Can anyone recommend a brand and best type of bulb?

 

[bribo12]

Are you adding this light to try and help growth? What's the point of adding it?

 

[ekean45]

I'd like to get a little more color pop from the coral. I've also read a few blogs with reefers having the same Current LED fixture with supplemental lighting but have not found any specifics.

 

[54seaweed]

if your looking for more color pop try adding a couple of those 4 inch blue led strips they sell for glow fish I have 4 of them over my 40g to bring out the colors in my macro's
there like 10 bucks each you can get them in any pet store

 

[bribo12]

If you're looking to improve coral color/growth you want t5 HO lighting not t8. T8 lighting is pretty weak and won't do anything for the corals

 

[ekean45]

I already have the T8 unit and would prefer to not spend anymore money on another fixture. Figured it would be better than nothing.