Malawi Cichlids

fishkid64

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Jul 8, 2004
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For Malawi Cichlids what do you think would be a better light set up?

4 All-Glass standard bulbs-8000K

2 All-glass-8000K 2 Power-Glo-18000K

2 Sun-Glo-4200K 2 Power-Glo-18000K

2 Sun-Glo-4200K 2 All-Glass standard Bulbs-8000K

Please respond, and i know it's personal preference for Malawi Cichlids but I am just wondering what other people think would be the best light set-up.

Any comments would be very appreciated!*BOUNCINGS

-Thanks everyone!
 

SinisterKisses

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Jan 30, 2007
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I hate those Sun-Glos myself. Or anything "daylight" looking. It's got a gross yellow tint that makes fish look just as gross IMO, lol. I use Aqua-Glos in all my tanks, but anything more blue-hued will make blues and reds stand out a lot more and does wonders for any other colours as well.
 

SinisterKisses

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Jan 30, 2007
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life-glo, from what I recall if I'm thinking of the right one, is supposed to promote algae and plant growth...which is great I guess if that's what you're trying to do, but I never want more algae than I already have ;) Power-glo is I believe more for salt water tanks for the live rock and corals, etc.