Do i really need a light?

[raina55]

Guys, i had a tank, not to big. and i put 5 clowns and 1 sea anemone in it. i noticed that its necessary to keep the saltwater fish with lighting. but im wondering i do need it?

 

[rickross23]

1000% yes. Research this. Anemones are hard to keep and require INTENSE light and 95% of them die within the first year of captivity.

 

[acrylic51]

The anemone is what needs the light, fish aren't very particular

 

[raina55]

Aa~~~~is that true? i did not know anything before. omg, i need to take care of my anemones. btw, can you recommend some good lights for me?
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Originally Posted by rickross23 http:///t/391394/do-i-really-need-a-light#post_3470748
1000% yes. Research this. Anemones are hard to keep and require INTENSE light and 95% of them die within the first year of captivity.

 

[rickross23]

400w metal halides.

 

[acrylic51]

Rickross not sure about "your facts" which I find so very hard to believe and would love to see some actually data/research to support your survival rate. As far as 400W MH's totally not accurate information!!!!

 

[flower]

Hi,
5 clowns??? in a small tank....risky. LEDs are expensive but they will work 150w metal Halides will as well, T5HO would need at least 8 bulbs to keep an anemone going. Power compacts .won't do, nor will regular fish lights. Tube anemones do not require lights at all (no clown will host with a tube anemone)....cover all power heads reguardless.

 

[btldreef]

For your size tank, I'd look into a 150 watt halide, nothing stronger or you'll have heating issues, or a good 4 bulb T5 fixture. There are some good LED fixtures as well, but you need to really research which work and which don't. There are some real garbage units out there.

 

[rickross23]

Acrylic, Snake told the survival fact, so idk.

 

[geoj]

:rotfl: under the bus Snake :rotfl:

 

[acrylic51]

Quote:
Originally Posted by rickross23 http:///t/391394/do-i-really-need-a-light#post_3470748
1000% yes. Research this. Anemones are hard to keep and require INTENSE light and 95% of them die within the first year of captivity.
I'm asking you......You stated "intense light and 95% of them die...." I'm asking where your drawing that info from.....I'd like a link......

 

[bang guy]

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Originally Posted by acrylic51 http:///t/391394/do-i-really-need-a-light#post_3470983
I'm asking you......You stated "intense light and 95% of them die...." I'm asking where your drawing that info from.....I'd like a link......
I can believe that statistic for new hobbiests. Not for a hobby statistic though.

 

[gemmy]

Here is an interesting graph.

 

[acrylic51]

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Originally Posted by Bang Guy http:///t/391394/do-i-really-need-a-light#post_3470984
Quote:
Originally Posted by acrylic51 http:///t/391394/do-i-really-need-a-light#post_3470983
I'm asking you......You stated "intense light and 95% of them die...." I'm asking where your drawing that info from.....I'd like a link......
I can believe that statistic for new hobbiests. Not for a hobby statistic though.
I can agree with that Bang, but the statement is used so vaguely and doesn't mean much!!!!!

 

[bang guy]

Can you agree that the odds are against the new hobbiest right off the bat and that adding an Anemone makes it even worse?

 

[acrylic51]

That I do agree......My questioning was 95% mortality rate......That statement in itself is basically saying "NO".......I guess what I'm saying is if your going to use figures expand a bit on the reasoning.......

 

[bang guy]

That's fair.

 

[rodriquez]

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Originally Posted by rickross23 http:///t/391394/do-i-really-need-a-light#post_3470800
400w metal halides.
Thats a great Idea! I have tried it before and it works like a charm. Cheers!