what kind of bulbs are good to use in a non-planted tank for color enhansing and a bulb that wont encourage algae growth? I have basic light strips all glass and top fin.
Non-planted lighting bulbs
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I like the bright white. Is there a large spectrum light that discourages algae growth? Good question btw
Every single bulb will promote algae growth if left on long enough. If you don't want algae in a non planted tank only leave the lights on for short periods of time, like 2-3 hrs at a time.
For color enhancement it depend on the color of your fish. Full spectrum daylights (6,500k) will provide a good overall improvement over most standard fluorescents. GE makes a 9,235k bulb that really brings out the red in fishes while bulbs with a kelvin rating of 10,000k or above brings out the blues much more.
For color enhancement it depend on the color of your fish. Full spectrum daylights (6,500k) will provide a good overall improvement over most standard fluorescents. GE makes a 9,235k bulb that really brings out the red in fishes while bulbs with a kelvin rating of 10,000k or above brings out the blues much more.