fish 'n' fries
Aquarium Advice Freak
I have a 40H tank. Currently it has 65 W CF lighting (which is a 30'' light fixture--not as long as the tank) and the original 20 W NO fixture (also only 30'' long). I have them set so they're staggered with the idea that I'm lighting the whole tank at least somewhat. I did this originally because the 36'' fixtures were only 96W and I was trying to avoid needing CO2.
Well, since then, I've started using Excel and am quite irritated with the lack of consistent lighting in the tank; so now I'm debating buying a 36'' fixture.
So the question is: do I get the full 96W fixture or the saltwater with the actinic? I'm still planning on sticking to Excel--but not CO2. I have E. tenellus and Marsilea species and still want them to have enough light. I'm not likely to care adequately for a tank that needs constant pruning. Currently, I feel my lighting is too yellow. What would be people's thoughts about the best fixture for me? Thanks.
Well, since then, I've started using Excel and am quite irritated with the lack of consistent lighting in the tank; so now I'm debating buying a 36'' fixture.
So the question is: do I get the full 96W fixture or the saltwater with the actinic? I'm still planning on sticking to Excel--but not CO2. I have E. tenellus and Marsilea species and still want them to have enough light. I'm not likely to care adequately for a tank that needs constant pruning. Currently, I feel my lighting is too yellow. What would be people's thoughts about the best fixture for me? Thanks.