lighting for octo....?

[Tommyflashlight]

finally setting up my octo tank.
its a 55 gallon with a 20 gallon sump.
just wondering what you guys suggest(or have) for lighting.
i know its supposed to be low, but how low.
i was thinking maybe 4 40watt NOs...... or i could go even less.
any suggestions?
thanks

 

[cephalopoder]

Lightings not a big deal with octos. I just wouldn't recommend MH lights. On a 55, standard florescent lights are fine. If its a day active octo, it will be used to light. If its a night species you won't see it till the lights go out any way. Lighting just sets a dawn and dusk mode for the octo and helps you see. I use 60 watts on my 30. I know people that use a standard shop light.

chris

 

[Tommyflashlight]

im planning on getting a bimaculoides. is this a daylight species or nightime?.....once i get my setup totally prepared i will post pics and info up here. i have aboust a month more to wait before the tank will be ready for an octo
thanks for all your help