jeanheckle
Member
Is T5 lighting enough for an anemone or do they need MH? I want to get an anemone for my 29 gallon tank and am doing my research before getting anything.
Anemone Lighting
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reefereric
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I'll offer my two cents worth. I have a 55 gallon with 4x65 PCs on it (2 actinic, 2 10000k) and have kept all types of anemones under that. I don't seem to have much trouble keeping anything under my PCs. So I would think you'd be ok. It may not split fast (everything in my tank grows fairly slow, but I like it that way!), but it'll probably live just dandy!
I bet I get flamed for saynig that...
But seriously, I know lighting is a great thing, and I agree... Just never had a need for more than I have! I'm anti-sps, so that may explain it!
I bet I get flamed for saynig that...
But seriously, I know lighting is a great thing, and I agree... Just never had a need for more than I have! I'm anti-sps, so that may explain it!
spiderwoman
Active Member
PC's and anemone
What kind of T5's do you have? Are they with individual reflectors?
What kind of T5's do you have? Are they with individual reflectors?
perfectdark
Active Member
Originally Posted by ReeferEric
http:///forum/post/2788791
I'll offer my two cents worth. I have a 55 gallon with 4x65 PCs on it (2 actinic, 2 10000k) and have kept all types of anemones could you elaborate on what all types are?under thatFor How long?. I don't seem to have much troubleworried about this statement keeping anything under my PCs. So I would think you'd be ok. It may not split fast Something you dont want to see anyway(everything in my tank grows fairly slow, but I like it that way!), but it'll probably live just dandy!
I bet I get flamed for saynig that...
But seriously, I know lighting is a great thing, and I agree... Just never had a need for more than I have! I'm anti-sps, so that may explain it!
Sorry to say very poor advice, some species of anemone can thrive on less intense light than MH. However this is not unconditional. If certain requirements are not met, and or you have aquired a species that needs very intense lighting and do not have it, you will not have long term success.
Over a 29gal tank IMO yes a good quality HO-T5 individually reflected fixture will support some anemones not ALL Anemones. I would also recommend a 6 bulb fixture with 4 10k daylights and 2 actinics. That amount would be sufficient for a bubble tip anemone. And as far as what anemone to get, that would be the only one I would suggest for a tank that size. Good Luck.
http:///forum/post/2788791
I'll offer my two cents worth. I have a 55 gallon with 4x65 PCs on it (2 actinic, 2 10000k) and have kept all types of anemones could you elaborate on what all types are?under thatFor How long?. I don't seem to have much troubleworried about this statement keeping anything under my PCs. So I would think you'd be ok. It may not split fast Something you dont want to see anyway(everything in my tank grows fairly slow, but I like it that way!), but it'll probably live just dandy!
I bet I get flamed for saynig that...
But seriously, I know lighting is a great thing, and I agree... Just never had a need for more than I have! I'm anti-sps, so that may explain it!
Sorry to say very poor advice, some species of anemone can thrive on less intense light than MH. However this is not unconditional. If certain requirements are not met, and or you have aquired a species that needs very intense lighting and do not have it, you will not have long term success.
Over a 29gal tank IMO yes a good quality HO-T5 individually reflected fixture will support some anemones not ALL Anemones. I would also recommend a 6 bulb fixture with 4 10k daylights and 2 actinics. That amount would be sufficient for a bubble tip anemone. And as far as what anemone to get, that would be the only one I would suggest for a tank that size. Good Luck.
jeanheckle
Member
Originally Posted by SpiderWoman
http:///forum/post/2788798
PC's and anemone
What kind of T5's do you have? Are they with individual reflectors?
T5 HO's with individual reflectors.
http:///forum/post/2788798
PC's and anemone
What kind of T5's do you have? Are they with individual reflectors?
T5 HO's with individual reflectors.
jeanheckle
Member
Originally Posted by PerfectDark
http:///forum/post/2788812
Sorry to say very poor advice, some species of anemone can thrive on less intense light than MH. However this is not unconditional. If certain requirements are not met, and or you have aquired a species that needs very intense lighting and do not have it, you will not have long term success.
Over a 29gal tank IMO yes a good quality HO-T5 individually reflected fixture will support some anemones not ALL Anemones. I would also recommend a 6 bulb fixture with 4 10k daylights and 2 actinics. That amount would be sufficient for a bubble tip anemone. And as far as what anemone to get, that would be the only one I would suggest for a tank that size. Good Luck.
Thanks for the advice, that's why I'm asking before I get any.
http:///forum/post/2788812
Sorry to say very poor advice, some species of anemone can thrive on less intense light than MH. However this is not unconditional. If certain requirements are not met, and or you have aquired a species that needs very intense lighting and do not have it, you will not have long term success.
Over a 29gal tank IMO yes a good quality HO-T5 individually reflected fixture will support some anemones not ALL Anemones. I would also recommend a 6 bulb fixture with 4 10k daylights and 2 actinics. That amount would be sufficient for a bubble tip anemone. And as far as what anemone to get, that would be the only one I would suggest for a tank that size. Good Luck.
Thanks for the advice, that's why I'm asking before I get any.
jeanheckle
Member
I've decided on a rbta, how long does tank need to be established before it can support an anemone?
jerryatrick
Active Member
Originally Posted by jeanheckle
http:///forum/post/2799825
I've decided on a rbta, how long does tank need to be established before it can support an anemone?
Min. of 6 months or 180 days
http:///forum/post/2799825
I've decided on a rbta, how long does tank need to be established before it can support an anemone?
Min. of 6 months or 180 days
jeanheckle
Member
I will wait the time I need to. I just don't understand why the wait, if they are photosynthetic, is the wait just to assure the tanks stablility?
perfectdark
Active Member
Originally Posted by jeanheckle
http:///forum/post/2799987
I will wait the time I need to. I just don't understand why the wait, if they are photosynthetic, is the wait just to assure the tanks stablility?
Yes... as important as tank stablility is, the time line is also for the benifit of the hobbiest to become more seasoned and familiar with his or her tank. Hopefully by that time most if not all JV mistakes will have been made and the probability for error is diminished greatly. Good Luck.
http:///forum/post/2799987
I will wait the time I need to. I just don't understand why the wait, if they are photosynthetic, is the wait just to assure the tanks stablility?
Yes... as important as tank stablility is, the time line is also for the benifit of the hobbiest to become more seasoned and familiar with his or her tank. Hopefully by that time most if not all JV mistakes will have been made and the probability for error is diminished greatly. Good Luck.
