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haha - pun intended: i need help with lighting!

i have a 10G tank that is currently cycling. i plan to add 2 or 3 small fish (like gobies, firefish or possibly percula clowns) and a shrimp or something. i haven't decided completely yet...

anyhow, i currently just have 2 25W incandescent lights on there, which i know are not the best choice, especially since i am fascinated by anenomes and would like to consider getting one eventually.

so, i was looking at lighting options at my LFS today and was a little overwhelmed by the choices and the price range...

what do you think are my best options for increasing the light to levels that would be suitable for a hardy anenome?

Something that has compact flouresent (or metal halide) the purple lights (sorry cant remeber the real name) and some l.e.d. lights. The flouresent lights stimulate sunlight. the purple lights helps grow coral, plants, anemones, etc. and the l.e.d. lights are really cool (ive got them they are way cool)they simulate moon light which isnt to bright to keep your fish awake but is bright enough for the night life (nocturnal fish)

ive got these lights call Current USA Orbit which are really nice and have all three of the needs for a reef tank. They come in many sizes but may not be one for your size tank (cant remember). But thesee lights have legs which means they sit above the tank so u better not have any jumpers.

Hope this helped but just keep in mind you need these two types of lights compact flouresent (or metal halide) and the purple lights (sorry i couldnt remember the name) You dont need the l.e.d. s but they are cool so you should get them but you dont need them.

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