Lighting

[Duck1976]

Had one of my bulbs go last night on my standard juwel lighting bar (yes, I know they have problems - and it is the bulb, not the I bar, as the working bulb works fine in both sockets).

So for the rest of the night I had the front bulb and turned on my moonlight which are situated more towards the back. Must admit it looked kind of cool.

So that got me wondering.

Would it be ok to run a normal white light at the front and a marine blue at the rear as I think this would make the tank look pretty damn good. Or would this be bad for tropical fish? Would the light be too stong etc..?

Due to having Oscars, I am not growing any plants in there at all so won't need the lighting to help them and it is for T8 lighting.

Any advice?

 

[Bigbadbaz]

It should be fine if you have no plants in there, just keep an eye on your fish for any changes, The light is only really needed for any vegetation in your tank.

 

[boxman]

I have been running moonlight on rear and daylight in front - plants are going really well and fish seem fine.

Seeing my catfish out alot more as well...... I'd say as much as 30% more!

 

[Duck1976]

Bulb bought, will fit it later on tonight when I get home.