anemones lighting
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thomas712
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To help figure this out I'd like tank size, and if you happen to know which type of anemone you would like it would also help. If considering something like a sebae or carpet then I'd go straight to halides or better a combo of VHO/MH lighting. But if say a bubble tip then VHO or even PC would be good. Just remember that these are photosynthetic loving animals and more is usually better.
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arod268
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Originally Posted by Thomas712
To help figure this out I'd like tank size, and if you happen to know which type of anemone you would like it would also help. If considering something like a sebae or carpet then I'd go straight to halides or better a combo of VHO/MH lighting. But if say a bubble tip then VHO or even PC would be good. Just remember that these are photosynthetic loving animals and more is usually better.
Thomas
my tanks size is 55 gallon and i would go with anemones that a tomato will house
To help figure this out I'd like tank size, and if you happen to know which type of anemone you would like it would also help. If considering something like a sebae or carpet then I'd go straight to halides or better a combo of VHO/MH lighting. But if say a bubble tip then VHO or even PC would be good. Just remember that these are photosynthetic loving animals and more is usually better.
Thomas
my tanks size is 55 gallon and i would go with anemones that a tomato will house
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thomas712
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Then the bubble tip anemone would be right up your ally! I would suggest a minimum of 360 watts of VHO lighting, 440 would be better if you wish to try any other types of corals later on.
Similarly I've had a 55 gallon with 360 watts of VHO lighting and had plenty of success till I upgraded to a 90 gallon. I've been raising bubble tips for years.
If you have a canopy then make sure it fits if you go with either VHO or PC lighting. If no canopy then you will have to figure out how it will rest on the tank, you will not want salt creep to get into the lighting.
Thomas
Similarly I've had a 55 gallon with 360 watts of VHO lighting and had plenty of success till I upgraded to a 90 gallon. I've been raising bubble tips for years.
If you have a canopy then make sure it fits if you go with either VHO or PC lighting. If no canopy then you will have to figure out how it will rest on the tank, you will not want salt creep to get into the lighting.
Thomas
arod268
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Originally Posted by Thomas712
Then the bubble tip anemone would be right up your ally! I would suggest a minimum of 360 watts of VHO lighting, 440 would be better if you wish to try any other types of corals later on.
Similarly I've had a 55 gallon with 360 watts of VHO lighting and had plenty of success till I upgraded to a 90 gallon. I've been raising bubble tips for years.
If you have a canopy then make sure it fits if you go with either VHO or PC lighting. If no canopy then you will have to figure out how it will rest on the tank, you will not want salt creep to get into the lighting.
Thomas
i dont know what you mean by canopy ?
Then the bubble tip anemone would be right up your ally! I would suggest a minimum of 360 watts of VHO lighting, 440 would be better if you wish to try any other types of corals later on.
Similarly I've had a 55 gallon with 360 watts of VHO lighting and had plenty of success till I upgraded to a 90 gallon. I've been raising bubble tips for years.
If you have a canopy then make sure it fits if you go with either VHO or PC lighting. If no canopy then you will have to figure out how it will rest on the tank, you will not want salt creep to get into the lighting.
Thomas
i dont know what you mean by canopy ?
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thomas712
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An aquarium can sit on a wooden base, sometimes metal. On top can also be a wood hood or canopy to cover the the surface in which you can mount your lighting in....Get it?
Thomas
Here is a for instance:
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...LG:en%26sa%3DN
Thomas
Here is a for instance:
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...LG:en%26sa%3DN
arod268
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Originally Posted by Thomas712
An aquarium can sit on a wooden base, sometimes metal. On top can also be a wood hood or canopy to cover the the surface in which you can mount your lighting in....Get it?
Thomas
Here is a for instance:
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...LG:en%26sa%3DN
yea thanks
An aquarium can sit on a wooden base, sometimes metal. On top can also be a wood hood or canopy to cover the the surface in which you can mount your lighting in....Get it?
Thomas
Here is a for instance:
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...LG:en%26sa%3DN
yea thanks
coral keeper
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I have a 8 gallon oceanic bio cube and would like to get a BTA for my clown fish, its got PCs, one 18 watt 10k day time light, and one 18 watt actinic 03 blue light, and its got a reflector, will it work for a BTA? The 18 watt 10k day time light is on for 10 hours a day, 8AM-6PM, and the 18 watt actinic 03 blue light is on for 11 hours a day, 7:30AM-6:30PM.
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polyps
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for a 40 gallon 36in long 4-39w t5s worked for me with a bubble tip and im buying another for my new 37
perfectdark
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Originally Posted by Coral Keeper
I have a 8 gallon oceanic bio cube and would like to get a BTA for my clown fish, its got PCs, one 18 watt 10k day time light, and one 18 watt actinic 03 blue light, and its got a reflector, will it work for a BTA? The 18 watt 10k day time light is on for 10 hours a day, 8AM-6PM, and the 18 watt actinic 03 blue light is on for 11 hours a day, 7:30AM-6:30PM.
Yes it will.... BTA's dont require a ton of light and std PC's at about 3 watts per gal is sufficient. If you had MH you may see the anenome actually try to hide from the light at times.. Good luck.
I have a 8 gallon oceanic bio cube and would like to get a BTA for my clown fish, its got PCs, one 18 watt 10k day time light, and one 18 watt actinic 03 blue light, and its got a reflector, will it work for a BTA? The 18 watt 10k day time light is on for 10 hours a day, 8AM-6PM, and the 18 watt actinic 03 blue light is on for 11 hours a day, 7:30AM-6:30PM.
Yes it will.... BTA's dont require a ton of light and std PC's at about 3 watts per gal is sufficient. If you had MH you may see the anenome actually try to hide from the light at times.. Good luck.
perfectdark
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Originally Posted by calikit
I have the same question..I have a 40 gal and would like to know about what kind I can get and how much lighting I need.
Nothing less than PC's and about 3 watts per gal. They are photosynthetic animals but they dont need it to be really strong.. Lights you keep soft corals under are sufficient.
I have the same question..I have a 40 gal and would like to know about what kind I can get and how much lighting I need.
Nothing less than PC's and about 3 watts per gal. They are photosynthetic animals but they dont need it to be really strong.. Lights you keep soft corals under are sufficient.
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thomas712
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Personally I like to shoot for 4 watts per gallon, especially on smaller tanks like this one..After all WPG rule doesn't really apply very well on anything less than 55 gallons. Possible yes, but it becomes marginal.
I personally do not like to recommend any anemone for something that is only 8-10 gallons. Its simply my opinion that you need something larger for an anemone to make a home.
Thomas
I personally do not like to recommend any anemone for something that is only 8-10 gallons. Its simply my opinion that you need something larger for an anemone to make a home.
Thomas
perfectdark
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Originally Posted by Thomas712
I personally do not like to recommend any anemone for something that is only 8-10 gallons. Its simply my opinion that you need something larger for an anemone to make a home.
Thomas
I agree.....
I personally do not like to recommend any anemone for something that is only 8-10 gallons. Its simply my opinion that you need something larger for an anemone to make a home.
Thomas
I agree.....