Best lighting for zoas?

[christian1966]

I'm setting up a new zoanthid tank. Any suggestions on lighting that will really show the colors? I do want growth but mainly want something that will make the colors stand out. I have some zoas under a 14k MH but the colors seem drab at best. Of course I don't have any actinics to supplement them.

 

[mfinn]

I'm surprised that your zoanthids seem drab under 14k mh. What bulbs are you using?
I like the Hamilton 14k bulb myself.

What color zoanthids do you have?
Got any pictures?

 

[christian1966]

I'll try to post some pictures up. My PPEs & RPEs both look brown. Don't really see the purple or red. I also got a frag of Eagle eyes from a friend and in his tank the colors pop out so much better than they do in mine. I have a spare Hamilton 14k, I'll give that a try and see if it looks any better. Thanks.

 

[mfinn]

I'd give it a few days after you switch bulbs.