Anemone Question

[drsteve2001]

I currently have two clown fish in my tank and would like to add a anemone, I was told i have to get a special light so it will survive. I have two light sources now, a ocean sun 10,000 k, and a coral sun actinic 420. Will these lights be ok? Do i need to have live coral in tank? I have live rock and crushed coral on the bottom. Also Would like to know what types of anemone the clowns will inhabit

 

[shrimpy brains]

Welcome to the boards! Couple of questions.
How big is your tank? How many wattss are your lights? How old is your tank??

 

[drsteve2001]

It is a corner 54 gallon tank, both bulbs are 18 watt 24" long. The tank is been up and running for about 5 months

 

[srfisher17]

Originally Posted by drsteve2001
http:///forum/post/3146653
It is a corner 54 gallon tank, both bulbs are 18 watt 24" long. The tank is been up and running for about 5 months
IMO, that is nowhere enough light for any anemone. The depth of most corner tanks compounds the problem.

 

[meowzer]

Originally Posted by srfisher17
http:///forum/post/3146660
IMO, that is nowhere enough light for any anemone. The depth of most corner tanks compounds the problem.
+1....before my SWF days (LOL) I tried a carpet anemone in my 54G corner tank with pcs....
notice I said tried

Let's just say...with pc lights on that tank...I have not tried another anemone

 

[drsteve2001]

Any suggestions on a light that would supply enough light, or is tank just to deep?

 

[meowzer]

Originally Posted by drsteve2001
http:///forum/post/3146700
Any suggestions on a light that would supply enough light, or is tank just to deep?
I don't think the tank is overly deep, just anemones don't do well with pcs anyway....
you may want to look into a metal halide...you can get a 150W for that tank
orrrr...and maybe someone else will add to this...A GOOD T5HO set...I hear the nova extreme pros are good and have individual reflectors too

 

[calbert0]

ok is it just me or.....
where can you find a good selection of single-ended 150 watt MH bulbs?
Everything i can find only has a good selection of 100/150 watt HQI double ended.... and the lowest single ended bulb with a good selection is 175.
anyone know a good source for single ended 150 watt or lower MH?

 

[jetskiking]

Originally Posted by calbert0
http:///forum/post/3146823
ok is it just me or.....
where can you find a good selection of single-ended 150 watt MH bulbs?
Everything i can find only has a good selection of 100/150 watt HQI double ended.... and the lowest single ended bulb with a good selection is 175.
anyone know a good source for single ended 150 watt or lower MH?
They do not make single end 150 halides for the hobby. The single end would be a 175. FYI, most the ballast for 150 or 175w will fire either one.