Ok, so I spent about an hour talking to one of the guys at my LFS. This place is a saltwater store only, and ALL the workers are enthusiasts themselves, and if they don’t know the answer to one of their questions, then they will NOT give you an answer, or even try. I trust this store very much. Anyways, was talking to the guy about this carpet anemone I’ve been eyeing for about a month now that hopefully my true perculas will host in. I’ve also been reading up on lighting requirements and what not, and would not feel comfortable putting it in this tank without metal halides, or at least a couple t5’s. I’m REALLY dead set on getting this guy, but I don’t want to buy it without having the proper lighting. I want to do it right. So, what do you guys think my options are and how does what I’m thinking sound?
First thing is to finish my refuge/filter system. I ditched the one I cut myself, because it just wasn’t working for me, and the sides where bending too much with the pressure of water. So I ordered one from a guy to can custom make them. Same dimensions and everything, but way thicker acrylic. As soon as that gets here, I’ll button that project up since that’s all I’m waiting for. I have the return pump, skimmer, sand in the refuge will be from our 55 gallon tank, filter media is already bought, purigen, and chemi-pure as well. Once that’s done, I’ll look into either a clip on metal halide, or a small 150w unit, that I can focus onto the anemone, both of which I have my eye on a couple. Also, I’ve read the horror stories about people saying they’ve had their anemone under their pc’s for X amount of months, and “it’s doing just fine.” I’m looking at the longevity here. Do you guys think this is a good plan or what? Or even if I should put this guy in a 20g? I know it's a small tank, I just don't know the min tank size for a carpet. Suggestions wanted.
