cichlid lighting?

I'm going with the Victorian cichlids, and was wondering the best lighting set-up for the tank. bulb? color? 50/50? what's the difference. I am totally clueless in the lighting area. thanks in advance.

 

Stuff you need to know about Lake Victoria cichlids | Practical Fishkeeping magazine

thought this might interest you sms2981 - an article on Victorian lake Chiclids

Lighting - only what you require for veiwing really I believe

T5s, T8s - PCs

tell more about the tank and that will help us offer you ideas

Steve

 

I wouldnt worry too much about lighting if your going for cichlids. As the only thing your likely to have in the tank apart from the fish its self is some rocks.
I find that rocks dont mind too much what lighting they are under as they are rocks. lol.

Most of the cichlid boys usually keep them under 10k's or sometimes a 10k and an actinic blue, as these bring out the best in coloration. but its pretty much a case of personal preference really.
I had my malawi's under a single 54w 10k T8. They did great.

 

The fish dont need any special lighting but certain spectrums and combos of light make them look alot better. Under a 50/50 they look amazing.