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tangreef68
01/01/2006, 05:03 PM
what kind of lighting do i need to have a Magnificent Sea Anemone?
i have 330 watts of VHO. is that good.
phender
01/01/2006, 05:50 PM
If you are a beginner, then a Magnificent Sea Anemone (H. magnifica) would be a very poor choice. They are one of the most difficult clownfish host anemones to keep. If you were able to keep it alive (using 500 watts of Metal Halides over your 55 gal) it would outgrow your tank in a matter of months.

You would be much better off getting your tank up and running for 3-4 months and then try a Bubble Tip Anemone (BTA) (E. quadricolor)
tangreef68
01/01/2006, 06:06 PM
that is what i think i am going to do, thanks.