What lighting would be ideal?

[ripfish]

for a 45 gallon tank, with soft corals and maybe a few anemones?
the compact lighting just isn't going to do it for the anemones, right? as of now i have the coralife aqualight compact lighting, 36". too add some corals and anemone what would be suggested,
thanks for your help

 

[thomas712]

Your request depends on what type of anemone you get, for a Bubble tip I might suggest a 380 watts VHO retro kit.
For others I might suggest a MH pendant, or something.
A few anemones? Not a good idea unless one splits in your own aquarium., otherwise mixing species is not recommended because they might sting each other.
Thomas

 

[paulcoates]

Thomas,
Can you add the same species of anemones to a tank? Or will they sting each other also? I.E. Could I have 2 condi's?

 

[thomas712]

Well, In the case of the Condi you may be able to get away with it, but if you tried it with two carpets I might say there would be trouble.
Thomas