Time to buy new bulbs

[MarkK]

My T5 and regular fluorescent fixtures need new bulbs. When I look on-line there is a bewildering array of choices.

My tanks are all fish-only.

Should I just go with the bulbs that offer to bring out the best colors in the fish or what about 10K daylight bulbs and such?

 

[toddnbecka]

You can always try several different types of bulbs to see which one/s you prefer. The 6700k and 10,000k are more useful for plants, but if you want a more natural color/look from the fish the daylight bulbs are good.
It's just a matter of what looks good to you. Some folks like colored gravel, some prefer natural.

 

[Andrewtfw]

For africans, I prefer a 2-bulb combo of actinic and 10k. 50/50 bulbs are just not bright enough in standard flourescent, but work fine in power compact. For all other fish, I prefer 8k. AGA flourescents are 8k.