Anemone lighting

ba8yan9el7

ba8yan9el7

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i have a 30g tank for about 3 years now and would like to purchase an anemone, but my tank doesnt have sufficient light. So i was wondering what specific lighting does an anemone need before i go off and buy an anemone. I did tons of research on anemones so i think im ready, except for the lighting part. Could some one please help me..
 
fishfreak1242

fishfreak1242

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From what I've heard from many other threads is that you want to get a good T-5 fixture with individual reflectors or if you have the money a metal-halide fixture. Some good t-5 brands are TEK, Nova Extreme, or Aqutinics. If you do go with halides be sure to get a chiller for your tank or some fans because they do heat up quite a bit.
 
ibew41

ibew41

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Originally Posted by fishfreak1242
http:///forum/post/2514694
From what I've heard from many other threads is that you want to get a good T-5 fixture with individual reflectors or if you have the money a metal-halide fixture. Some good t-5 brands are TEK, Nova Extreme, or Aqutinics. If you do go with halides be sure to get a chiller for your tank or some fans because they do heat up quite a bit.
dont get the nova extreme get the tec,nova extreme pro,or any t5 with individual reflectors
 
ba8yan9el7

ba8yan9el7

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alright, but im just wondering if my foreign tank, via aqua AR620 tank will be able to fit those kind of fixtures.. dimensions are 26"x17"x22"..i ben doing craziee research with this but could find barely nothing..lights are hard to find cz their 23" long so i wanted to find something that could go over my tank without looking funny.. so any suggestions without burning a hole in my pocket..
 
fishfreak1242

fishfreak1242

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Originally Posted by ba8yan9el7
http:///forum/post/2515095
alright, but im just wondering if my foreign tank, via aqua AR620 tank will be able to fit those kind of fixtures.. dimensions are 26"x17"x22"..i ben doing craziee research with this but could find barely nothing..lights are hard to find cz their 23" long so i wanted to find something that could go over my tank without looking funny.. so any suggestions without burning a hole in my pocket..
You could find a fixture that you could hang from the ceiling. I saw a TEK fixture for about $300 that could be hung. Im not sure if they had the size you listed.
 
spanko

spanko

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Or check out the metal halides that are available. There is a 20 inch Sunpod 150 watt MH with 6 white and 6 blue led's. I got mine brand new for $250 shipped from an online supply place.
 
perfectdark

perfectdark

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Originally Posted by ba8yan9el7
http:///forum/post/2516892
anything a little bit less expensive..
Aquatinics 24" set 5 bulb fixture individual parabolic reflectors HO t5 light set.
the legs are adjustable, and its not hard to make a little bracket if there is some adjusting needed to reach the ends of your tank.
 
ba8yan9el7

ba8yan9el7

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Originally Posted by fishfreak1242
http:///forum/post/2518537
You could go for a nova extreme pro. There around $170 for the size you are looking for.

i been lookn at that kind of brand because its less expensive, but couldnt find any in that price range. i keep finding around $250-$300..so if you could send me the site where you found it. i would much appreciate it.
 
ba8yan9el7

ba8yan9el7

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im also wondering what the best light fixtures for anemone too. i ben reading about corallife fluo, actinic..etc..just want to find out what the best route to go before purchasing an amemone..
 
perfectdark

perfectdark

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Originally Posted by ba8yan9el7
http:///forum/post/2519722
im also wondering what the best light fixtures for anemone too. i ben reading about corallife fluo, actinic..etc..just want to find out what the best route to go before purchasing an amemone..
For a 24" deep tank or less... nothing less than HO-T5 lighting. FORGET PC Lighitng for amemones... Anything deeper than a 24" tank consider metal halide lighting. Nova Extreme Pros will work, aquatinics or teks are a better fizxture and offer more options.
 
ba8yan9el7

ba8yan9el7

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i was searching on ---- for deals on lighting and i found this one
Odyssea Aquarium light. AC:100-120V 60Hz. The dimensions are 24'' x 4'' x 1 1/2''. Is this good light for an anemone..??
 
perfectdark

perfectdark

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Originally Posted by ba8yan9el7
http:///forum/post/2521200
i was searching on ---- for deals on lighting and i found this one
Odyssea Aquarium light. AC:100-120V 60Hz. The dimensions are 24'' x 4'' x 1 1/2''. Is this good light for an anemone..??
That doesnt tell us anything about the type of light or wattage
 
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