Screwed up again =/

Russian123 · #1 07/26/2006, 10:56 PM

I recently posted on here showing i use this type of light on my aquarium for my aquarium and was told it was the wrong type of lighting

This was what i was using......

this is what i upgraded too....

SVXH6 · #2 07/26/2006, 11:54 PM

still not good enough.. youll need at least power compact lighting to keep an anemone and that is on the weaker side(or multiple NO bulbs).. what size tank do you have?? and by the way that new bulb is no better than the first.. what type of anemone is it??

Russian123 · #3 07/27/2006, 12:45 AM

Seabae Anemone....right thats why i posted on here hehehe

Conceyted · #4 07/27/2006, 12:52 AM

do some searches on reef lighting

javatech · #5 07/27/2006, 02:57 AM

If it's still a 15w t8 you need a lot more, but you can use it with what ever you get

kamil5000 · #6 07/27/2006, 03:03 AM

In terms of lighting:

VHO or PC's = Minimum

T5's = better

MH = excelent

MH + PC actinics supplements = Perfect

Conceyted · #7 07/27/2006, 03:12 AM

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Originally posted by kamil5000
In terms of lighting:

VHO or PC's = Minimum

T5's = better

MH = excelent

MH + PC actinics supplements = Perfect

you forgot IMO

kamil5000 · #8 07/27/2006, 03:28 AM

Yes you are right.

The Golden Rule: "Always use IMO on the most contraversial subject in Marine Aquariums"

torbett · #9 07/27/2006, 06:15 AM

hmmm....I guess this would be a good place to ask this, is a Compact Fluorescent the same as a power compact? I just ordered a Satellite Compact Fluorescent fixture for a 20 gal that I'm putting a Perc in. It is a 65 watt. Is this going to be enough that I could get an anemone in the future?

Torbett

kamil5000 · #10 07/27/2006, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by torbett
hmmm....I guess this would be a good place to ask this, is a Compact Fluorescent the same as a power compact? I just ordered a Satellite Compact Fluorescent fixture for a 20 gal that I'm putting a Perc in. It is a 65 watt. Is this going to be enough that I could get an anemone in the future?

Torbett

Yes they are the same thing.

It's border line wattage for a BTA - if it is sitting high up in the tank. (the bulb will also need to probably be a 50/50 daylight/actininc)

Pls remeber that lighting is only one of many factors contributing to an anemone's success. You also need to consider water movement, water chemistry,other tank inhabitants, good husbandry, and a safe enviorment for anemones that may wonder into powerheads and over floows if they are not content with their initial placment.

All in all, wait at least 6 month before getting any anemone. Clowns will do well without it and some may never even host in it. PERC's do not usually host in BTA's or LTA's in the wild and they may never do in captivity.

torbett · #11 07/27/2006, 07:48 AM

What is the normal anemone for Perc's?

kamil5000 · #12 07/27/2006, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by torbett
What is the normal anemone for Perc's?

Stichodactyla gigantae (Carpet) & Hetractis Magnifica. Probably the two most difficult anemones to keep in captivity.

Check out this article on Anemones:

Anemone FAQ

dantodd · #13 07/27/2006, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by torbett
hmmm....I guess this would be a good place to ask this, is a Compact Fluorescent the same as a power compact? I just ordered a Satellite Compact Fluorescent fixture for a 20 gal that I'm putting a Perc in. It is a 65 watt. Is this going to be enough that I could get an anemone in the future?

Torbett

FWIW I don't believe that 65w is adequate for an anemone in a 20gal tank.

Amphiprion · #14 07/27/2006, 12:38 PM

65 watts is definitely on the small side.