Is 65 watts of 50/50 lighting enough for a bta

[marinebgnr]

hi guys whats going on I hoope all ur tanks are doing fine anyway my question is is 65 watts of 50/50 lighting enough for a bta. I ask because i bought one it seems to be doing fine thanks! :notsure:

 

[viper_930]

I would say even twice that isn't enough lighting. How long have you had it? Got a pic?

 

[lion_crazz]

Originally Posted by ViPeR_930
I would say even twice that isn't enough lighting
I agree. Anemones need a ton of light.

 

[mscarpena]

What size tank. I kept BTA under 4 65 watt PC on a 55 and 75. They need about 3-5 watts per gallon. take you light= 65 watts/tank size in gallons=watts per gallon.

 

[renogaw]

i've got 2 btas doing well in a 75 gal with dual 65w 10k and dual 65w actinic, but they are both on the very top of my aquascape.

 

[marinebgnr]

Originally Posted by mscarpena
What size tank. I kept BTA under 4 65 watt PC on a 55 and 75. They need about 3-5 watts per gallon. take you light= 65 watts/tank size in gallons=watts per gallon.
its in a 20

 

[marinebgnr]

it seems fine my tank bread tomato is hosting it sorry no camra for pics

 

[bronco300]

kind of late to ask that type of question isnt it? how long have you had it so far?

 

[marinebgnr]

Originally Posted by Bronco300
kind of late to ask that type of question isnt it? how long have you had it so far?
yeah it is late sorry ive had it for a week

 

[bronco300]

i dont think itd be near enough...more like MH would be good...those sharks above know more than i, so i'd go with them