maxspect r420r razor 160w 10000k or 8000k & background

[h_arraf]

Hi I'm new to the site
And these days I'm building a 300g discus tank and have 2 Q
1- Which is better for a discus tank the maxspect 10000k or 8000k the tank is not gonna be planted
http://maxspect.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=20&Itemid=21
2- I'm looking for a background suitable for a discus tank but not to limit me in the future if I'm going to change for frontosa blue zaire , I've looked into some background back to nature and rock aquatics or should I go with a black background and some decoration ?
Sorry if I posted in the wrong forum

[h_arraf]

anyone? please !!!

[MKD]

Welcome to SD.

you'll get different answers 'cause there is no right or wrong on lighting. It depends on your expectation and type of discus strain. Personal, i like 8000K just because its whitter than 10000K. Regard to your 2nd Q, i don't think Black background will be good 'cause Pigeon Blood discus strain will show lot of peppers in Black background. again, it depends on your taste and discus. I like clear background better, 'cause you can change it anytime you want too :)

Hope it helps,

Tony

[a volar]

Welcome!!

As Tony mention above, you'll get different opinions..... I use color max fluorescent bulbs in smaller tanks and for bigger tanks I mix color max with regular 6500k tubes.

[h_arraf]

thank you