Clownfish Idocracy/Anenome Lighting

[new2u]

Ok this is a 2 part thread/question....
1. Is it O.K. that I may have accidentally bought a percula and a false percula clown? They're swimming together and having fun together like there is nothing wrong, is this a problem?
2. I have a 55 gallon 36" long x 12" wide x 18' deep and what kind of lighting would you reccomend for a BTA in it? I'm going to add it around Christmas when I buy the lighing system, the tank has been set up for about 4 months now so it'll be 8 months old by Christmas.
What do you think?
Willis

 

[bang guy]

1 - If they get along then they have a pretty good chance of becomming bonded and might even mate.
2 - I think you should hold off on the Anemone a bit longer. Are you sure your tank is 36" and not 48"? 55's are difficult to light because of the 12" depth. If you get good reflectors then a couple of 175 watt MH will work. 150 watt HQI might be a little better.

 

[new2u]

I'm positive its 36" long, its not a standard 55, and how long do you think I should wait?

 

[bang guy]

Get a good solid year of Reef keeping experience under your belt first IMO. Start with some easier animals and make your mistakes with animals that will survive small errors.

 

[new2u]

Oh and will a RBTA host a pecula/ocilious (lol spelling) clown?

 

[viper_930]

:yes:

 

[new2u]

It just wasnt under "natural hosts" on another site, oh and when I do get my anenome would u reccomend SFW.com or let my LFS hold it for me?

 

[viper_930]

Personally, I'd recommend a LFS. I have nothing against SWF.com, but I just think picking it up yourself it much safer than shipping and you can see what you pay for.