Can my tank support an Anemone?

[scottnlisa]

I have a 125G FOWLR going to a reef tank. I have VHO lighting. 2 48" Actinic "03" and 2 48" Actinic White. I also have 2 Korilia #4's. Do you think I can support an anemone? Will it mix with coral?

 

[spanko]

IMO VHO lighting in that size tank will not support an anemone long term.

 

[meowzer]

+1...sorry, But I think we have covered this before....you really need a metal halide withthat size tank (IMO) but I also am one who spent A LOT of money on light sets....that were not good....then after I finally got the MH....YAYYYY I have a healthy happy bta for 19 months now

 

[lmecher]

You don't necessarily need metal halide for an anemone in a tank that size. Amazing advancments are being made with LEDs lighting. I know a guy who had a 250 softie tank and 500 sps reef (with many anemones, bta and carpets) all lit using LEDs. I have 2 150 w. units of T5 light over my 120 w/btas. I have used HQI lighting and have issues. I does provide beautiful light and an attractive shimmer but the heat is a big problem and the cost, well need I say more?
 

 

[btldreef]

Quote:
Originally Posted by spanko http:///forum/thread/379716/can-my-tank-support-an-anemone#post_3301350
IMO VHO lighting in that size tank will not support an anemone long term.
+1
 
at minimum, you're going to need to look into some hefty T5HO's. I'd just go halide.

 

[aquaknight]

Do you want the anemone for hosting clownfish duty? If not, Rock/Flower anemones and Tube anemones could work.
 
I not think it's enough for any of the clownfish supporting anemones though....

 

[flower]

 
Quote:
Originally Posted by AquaKnight http:///forum/thread/379716/can-my-tank-support-an-anemone#post_3302900
Do you want the anemone for hosting clownfish duty? If not, Rock/Flower anemones and Tube anemones could work.

 
 

Rock anemones are awesome but tube anemones..at least mine did..EAT fish.

 

[salty-fish]

I thought my lights could handle an anemone. They are twice as powerful as T-5's. I thought since my lights can support coral, why couldn't it support an anemone. Guess I thought wrong.

 

[wangotango]

T12 VHO? Nope.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Salty-Fish http:///forum/thread/379716/can-my-tank-support-an-anemone#post_3307426 They are twice as powerful as T-5's.