Anemone Lighting

rjmang

rjmang

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I have two perc clowns that are molesting my hairy mushrooms, so I feel that they need a suitable home. I don't really want to upgrade to MH's, I would like to stay with PC or possibly VHO. What type are suggested, or should I give up before I start.
The tank is a 52 gallon cube. 2ft X 2ft X ~19inches.
 
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thomas712

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Since it is a cube the MH is exactly what I would choose. A MH pendant would be my choice but it also depends on what type of anemone you want. No reason it can't be worked out.
Couple of percs? My choice would be a bubble tip.
How are you lighting your tank now? How many watts? of what type of lighting?
Thomas
 
rjmang

rjmang

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Right now I have a 30 inch Current USA PC that I used to use for a 29 gallon. It is 2X65. I would like to stay away from MHs due to the heat, energy used, and most importantly I do not want to get into SPS and I know if I have the lighting I will start picking them up. I would probably not get an anemone if I have to get MH. I need to find/make a hood for it.
Thanks for your response
 
thegrog

thegrog

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You can keep anemones under PC, VHO and T5 lights.....but with the dimensions of your tank you would not be able to keep enough lights.
A single 250watt MH pendant would work wonderfully in your tank! You can get them for rather low cost on that big auction site....probably for the same or less than the equivalent amount of PC.
 
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