watts in a 40 gallon

[40 galons]

im wondering if 7.2 watts per gallon in a 40 gallon tank would be too much lighting for a bubble tip anemone? iv had it under 4.8 (watts2x96 pc) for little over a year and bought a retro kit that holds 1, 96 watt. if not what would be the best combonation of bulbs for best color and overall health.

 

[scsinet]

I have 8wpg over mine and my BTA and his (now two, just split last night, woo hoo!) clones do just fine.
If it's too much light for him he'll move to a darker area.

 

[thomas712]

I have 10.44 watts per gallon, none of my 20+ BTA's seem to mind it a bit.

 

[scsinet]

Dude... how do you keep them from killing each other... 20 in a 40? Dang.

 

[thomas712]

Oops this is on my 90....Just showing the watts per gallon thing.

 

[mr_bill]

Beautiful Thomas, how many hours a day do you run all 10.44 watts?

 

[40 galons]

thats great i would love to see more of youre pictures if youre willing to post more..plz plz plz!

 

[thomas712]

Originally Posted by Mr_Bill
Beautiful Thomas, how many hours a day do you run all 10.44 watts?
I run the halides for 4-6 hours a day, depending on if its a day off or I'm working. VHO is on for 12 hours a day.