yeah yeah

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ninjaskillzs

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I know.... lighting question again*cowers
Anyway. tank depth =16.5" to top of sand bed.
Light= 130watt PC JVJ light
Tank= 30gal
40lbs live sand
70lbs live rock
about 350gph from 3 powerheads and 20x filter turnover rate.
Salinity is 1.026, ph-8.2 nitrate 0-5 nitrite 0 ammonia 0 calcium 420.
all checked with master reef test kit jawn
What anem could i support? white sebae possibly *crosses fingers* honest opinions. dont feel like getting comments BUY A T5 LIGHT so jsut say no if thats what it is
 
killianred

killianred

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I know people that have kept anemones under that amount of light but it is not really recomended if you are asking the question that is usually an indication that you should wait and get a little more experience under your belt before you try it. On another note is your tank 30gallons or a 29 gallon? If it is 30 gallons a 36" PC light fixture with 2 96watt bulbs will be better but from what you described it seems you have a 29 gallon.
 
lexluethar

lexluethar

Active Member
I would recommend getting a T5 setup or MH before getting an anemone. ALthough an anemone may survive under PC lighting, that is all it will do... survive. You will have to spot feed it weekly and it probably won't grow much, and be unhealthy. People do have anemones under PC lighting, but it isn't recommended. When starting out with these fragile creatures, you want everything to be working for you, and setting up a tank with an anemone with PC lighting is just asking for trouble.
Good luck.
 
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ninjaskillzs

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Originally Posted by KillianRed
http:///forum/post/2520007
I know people that have kept anemones under that amount of light but it is not really recomended if you are asking the question that is usually an indication that you should wait and get a little more experience under your belt before you try it. On another note is your tank 30gallons or a 29 gallon? If it is 30 gallons a 36" PC light fixture with 2 96watt bulbs will be better but from what you described it seems you have a 29 gallon.
its a 29gal and why if im asking a question that is specific to my exact setup does that make me automatically a noob. isa 30" JBJ(JVJ was typo) with 2 65watt bulbs 1 10k daylight and 1 actinic. i have seen my friends doing fine under the same watt setup. but if you dont think so i dont wanna take the chance of killing it. BTA's supposedly do well atleast by other's experience. what do you think about one in my setup?
 
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ninjaskillzs

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Instead of getting the anem that was at the LFS i ogt a hammer instead... so yaay for you. no im not buying T5 and i think most of you work for the companys that produce them
 
amyandbrandon2

amyandbrandon2

Member
They were just trying to help you, and help you understand that nems and pretty sensative and "should" have more lighting, so no hard feelings

I'm sure you'll be really happy with your Hammer!!
 
perfectdark

perfectdark

Active Member
A BTA is possible but not recomended, spot feedings will be a necessity and constant moving around the tank will be the norm for it.
Seeing as though they are considered one of the least light demanding anemones, my honest answer would be, no. Sorry.
 
lexluethar

lexluethar

Active Member
Haha, me too, I open up the office, make some coffee, then sit here and get updated on the boards... sad really :)
 
sigmachris

sigmachris

Active Member
Originally Posted by ninjaskillzs
http:///forum/post/2524517
Instead of getting the anem that was at the LFS i ogt a hammer instead... so yaay for you. no im not buying T5 and i think most of you work for the companys that produce them
Ninja keep an eye out for a nice torch coral too. It is a cousin of the hammer and frogspawn. The tentacles are longer and straighter than the frogspawn and hammer so they wave in the current more. I got a 3 headed one for $30 and when fully opened the total coral is probably 5" to 6" in diameter. Very pretty and peaceful looking and was my replacement option for a RBTA until I upgrade.
 
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