Lighing for bulb anemone?

[keebler]

I was just curious about something. I was thinking that a bulb anemone would make an excellent addition to my 30 gallon tank, but the lighting isn't efficient. Since I am getting new lighting anyway, this is perfect. So, basically before I considered the anemone, I was thinking t-5s with individual reflectors. Is that sufficient? If not, what kind of lighting should I get?

 

[wangotango]

Yes, T5ho are more than sufficient. A good fixture with 4-6 individually reflected bulbs would work fine.
Stick to ATI, Geisemann, and UVL bulbs.
-Justin

 

[keebler]

Originally Posted by WangoTango
http:///forum/post/2745402
Yes, T5ho are more than sufficient. A good fixture with 4-6 individually reflected bulbs would work fine.
Stick to ATI, Geisemann, and UVL bulbs.
-Justin
Good, that's a load off my mind, I kinda dreaded the idea of getting metal halides. Thanks for the help.

 

[keebler]

30 inch Current USA SunDial T5 HO 4x24W w/ Timers & LED what do you think of this light?

 

[wangotango]

Originally Posted by Keebler
http:///forum/post/2747895
30 inch Current USA SunDial T5 HO 4x24W w/ Timers & LED what do you think of this light?
It's ok if you're on a budget, but not the greatest fixture out there.
-Justin

 

[keebler]

I have two questions.
1. can t5 be placed under a canopy? What about PC?
2. what makes 4*24 watt better than 2*65 watt PC? The PC have a higher output, right?

 

[keebler]

Just to throw an idea out there, but right now I have a 1*65 watt pc, what if I added a 2*65 watt pc to that one, would that do any good?

 

[wangotango]

Yes T5 can be placed in a canopy. IMO if you do have a canopy then a retrofit is probably the best option.
T5ho produce more light per watt than PC, and they are extremely efficient. Honestly I can't give you much of a better answer than that. The technical side is a little beyond me.
People have kept BTAs under PC, but usually have not had as much long-term success as people who use T5ho or halides.
Hope that helps.
-Justin

 

[keebler]

Originally Posted by WangoTango
http:///forum/post/2748689
Yes T5 can be placed in a canopy. IMO if you do have a canopy then a retrofit is probably the best option.
T5ho produce more light per watt than PC, and they are extremely efficient. Honestly I can't give you much of a better answer than that. The technical side is a little beyond me.
People have kept BTAs under PC, but usually have not had as much long-term success as people who use T5ho or halides.
Hope that helps.
-Justin

Yes, that did help. Thank you.

 

[keebler]