Lighting Help Needed!

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daneatkinson

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I am somewhat new to saltwater aquariums. Right now we have a 46-48 gallon bow tank. Last month I bought a 36" T5 HO lighting system that hold 2 T5 HO lights. Currently there is 1 6,500k and 1 Actinic 420 @ 39w per bulb on 10 hours. The max depth to the sand is 18 inches and the light is at most 6 inches from water level. There is no glass or plastic cover blocking the light to pass through. I was wondering if this is enough lighting for a bubble tip anemone, carpet anemone and/or polyps. I have read multiple posts, articles online about watts per gallon, etc. but get mixed reviews. I know metal halide is the way to go but I am not willing to spend the $. Any info would be great.
Currently have 1 maroon clown w/ bubble tip anemone
1 Firefish
1 Blue Spotted Goby
2 Cardinalfish
1 Cleaner shrimp
1 Anemone crab
1 Emerald crab
Powerhead, protein skimmer... etc.
 
noobzilla

noobzilla

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I had a bubble tip under 2 T5's for awhile, I ended up getting rid of it because it grew bigger and faster then I thought it would. My lights are 2 54w with a 10k and actinic. I could have had a freak one though.
 
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