Which Light?

[joeyg2100]

Which bulbs should I get? I have a fixture that fits 2 65 watt power compacts. I want to have soft corals so what bulbs should I get.

Actinic (what is does this bulb do?)
10,000k (I know I need this one)
50/50 (What does this one do?)

Thanks for you help. I am new to this and I am trying to figure out lighting. I wouldn't think it would be so indept.

 

[archer772]

What size tank because it can have some effect as to how the bulbs are laid out at least IMO

 

[tamableanimal]

I would run either a 10K and a 50/50 or 2 - 10 Ks. Actinic is refering to a blue light. 50/50 is a 10K and actinic bulb together. And as Archer asked above what size of tank do you have as this plays a major role in the type of bulbs and also light fixture to supply enough light for corals. Many soft corals only require low to moderate light, while others do better under higher end lighting such as T-5 ho and metal halides. Other than that lighting also is to personnal preference in color.