What kind of light just for anenomes???

[michelle9491]

I want to get a light that would be sufficient enough just for anenomes for my son's tank. The tank is fish only, not corals, etc. He just wants an anenome for his clownfish, which I know the lighting is not enough right now. Thanks!!!

 

[brotox]

Most anemones require metal halides, and with those you can keep any coral. For a bubble tip or codi anemone, you may be able to get by with vho or pc lights, not sure though. His clowns still wouldn't be guaranteed to host though.

 

[michelle9491]

Thanks so much Brotox! So if I walk in the lfs is that what I should ask for? Sorry, I have no knowlede about lighting, when I read the threads about lighting I get lost. Have never had interest in them since I have always been fish only. Again thanks.

 

[brotox]

You would probably want to check the big auction site. Halide lighting units can be very expensive, but I have seen some good deals on that site.

 

[alyssia]

You need halides. And yes, they are very expensive.