I hope you don't mind my jumping in here...
I have been lurking around for a few days now, and have been inspired to set up my own nano. I have some experience with fish,as I am a manager in a petstore. But unfortunately my expertise is limites to reptiles and other creatures. But Im trying to learn!
SO i have started setting up my 3 gallon nano tonight with crushed coral substrate and water from the tanks in the store which is already established. I was not too pleased with the liverock we have at the moment, so I will hit up some SW hotspots this weekend for some decent pieces. In this tank I plan on maybe housing a percula, firefish or some small goby (neon?) in addition to the clean up crew. I am none too worried about coral, but the lighting question is making me nuts. This is a little tank with a screw in bulb. Id like to have some decent inhabitants in the future so what should I look for in bulbs? The one in there now is bland and bright white- i know there are special lights. Insight?