Thomas, can you tell me what kind on anemone this is?
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thomas712
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Yep looks exactly like Macrodactyla doreensis to me as well. Of course I almost always want to see more lighting on any reef tank that also has an anemone in it. My concern with either PC or VHO lighting is with this species of anemone you need to have available PAR that will penitrate all the way to the bottom of the tank for sand dwelling anemones like this. In this case I think your 260 will do ok for a while but as it ages (as with all lights) you will have less available par. Guess if I were thinking about an upgrade on lighting on this tank I would look first at 360 or 440 VHO if not a VHO/MH upgrade.
Growth may be from feeding and general good conditions of your water. Lighting would have much to do with it as well, so hmmm... if it isn't broke perhaps you don't need to fix it.
Thomas
Growth may be from feeding and general good conditions of your water. Lighting would have much to do with it as well, so hmmm... if it isn't broke perhaps you don't need to fix it.
Thomas
light10977
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I guess it is safe to assume if the anemone is always towards the top of the tank and on the glass then it is probably safe to assume you don't have the right lighting for the anemone. My anemone hasn't always been there just here lately.
corally
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Originally Posted by Thomas712
Yep looks exactly like Macrodactyla doreensis to me as well. Of course I almost always want to see more lighting on any reef tank that also has an anemone in it. My concern with either PC or VHO lighting is with this species of anemone you need to have available PAR that will penitrate all the way to the bottom of the tank for sand dwelling anemones like this. In this case I think your 260 will do ok for a while but as it ages (as with all lights) you will have less available par. Guess if I were thinking about an upgrade on lighting on this tank I would look first at 360 or 440 VHO if not a VHO/MH upgrade.
Growth may be from feeding and general good conditions of your water. Lighting would have much to do with it as well, so hmmm... if it isn't broke perhaps you don't need to fix it.
Thomas
what does PAR mean?
Yep looks exactly like Macrodactyla doreensis to me as well. Of course I almost always want to see more lighting on any reef tank that also has an anemone in it. My concern with either PC or VHO lighting is with this species of anemone you need to have available PAR that will penitrate all the way to the bottom of the tank for sand dwelling anemones like this. In this case I think your 260 will do ok for a while but as it ages (as with all lights) you will have less available par. Guess if I were thinking about an upgrade on lighting on this tank I would look first at 360 or 440 VHO if not a VHO/MH upgrade.
Growth may be from feeding and general good conditions of your water. Lighting would have much to do with it as well, so hmmm... if it isn't broke perhaps you don't need to fix it.
Thomas
what does PAR mean?
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thomas712
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Originally Posted by corally
what does PAR mean?
Viper is correct and Metal Halide has the most PAR of any of the bulbs that we use for reef tanks.
what does PAR mean?
Viper is correct and Metal Halide has the most PAR of any of the bulbs that we use for reef tanks.
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thomas712
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Originally Posted by hot883
I have 260w of PC's on my 55. My LTA was doing wonderful until last week when he stared to move. He now resides in a cave. Any ideas why?
Not sure why, but he could still be on the move. Normally when an anemone is moving he is looking for something. More water movment, better water conditions, deeper sand to put his pedal disk in, food, more light, less light...etc..
I have 260w of PC's on my 55. My LTA was doing wonderful until last week when he stared to move. He now resides in a cave. Any ideas why?
Not sure why, but he could still be on the move. Normally when an anemone is moving he is looking for something. More water movment, better water conditions, deeper sand to put his pedal disk in, food, more light, less light...etc..
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thomas712
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Originally Posted by corally
Thank you. How big do these get?
About 18-20 inches across.
Thank you. How big do these get?
About 18-20 inches across.
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thomas712
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This is also a common thing that happens. Many folks will put carpet anemone in tanks that they will easily out grow. You don't need to worry now, but be responsible, when the time comes and you know its grown to large for your aquarium then simply.
UPGRADE TANKS :cheer:
Or just take it back to your LFS for store credit or Sell it, or give it to a buddy with a larger tank. You will know when the time comes.
Responsible hobbyiests will do this not only with anemones but with fish like Tangs as well, they know that tangs should be kept in 5 foot long tanks in many cases. However the lure of having one of those fish is too great, so they get a young one, and in a year or so they simply trade the adult for another young one.
Thomas
UPGRADE TANKS :cheer:
Or just take it back to your LFS for store credit or Sell it, or give it to a buddy with a larger tank. You will know when the time comes.
Responsible hobbyiests will do this not only with anemones but with fish like Tangs as well, they know that tangs should be kept in 5 foot long tanks in many cases. However the lure of having one of those fish is too great, so they get a young one, and in a year or so they simply trade the adult for another young one.
Thomas