efficient lighting strictly for aesthetics

[salty joe]

Any opinions on what lights corals and fish look best under? The lower the wattage, the better. I plan on using sunlight for growth, but would like to view the tank in the evening, especially in the winter.

Thanks,

Joe

 

[xtrstangx]

IMO, actinics to make the color pop and MH to make the tank bright.

I hate my tank with just the 30w actinic running. It looks so dim that it hurts my eyes to look at it, no joke.

 

[saltwatersmac]

if you're concerned strictly with wattage I don't think you can beat T5's with good reflectors for the amount of light vs. wattage used

 

[salty joe]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6927193#post6927193 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by saltwatersmac
if you're concerned strictly with wattage

I am.


I don't think you can beat T5's with good reflectors for the amount of light vs. wattage used

Thanks all.