how much light?

scubasteve20 · #1 11/02/2006, 10:53 PM

Hi again. I just ordered a light upgrade from nanotuners for my 12g nano. After the upgrade I will have 24w actinic and 24w 10,000k totalling 48w. What kind of anemone, if any, can I keep in there? I had a hatian pink tip but it only lived about 10 days with a worn out stock 24w bulb so I'm sure this will be quite a step up. I also have an upgraded pump flowing about 250gph. Thanks,

Steve

norcal99 · #2 11/03/2006, 02:18 AM

I'm no anemone expert, but from what I've read, 48W of PC lighting isn't enough for an anemone. Others will hopefully chime in but other than lighting, it'll be pretty tough to keep an anemone in such a small tank. Many will advise against it, but it's possible, albeit difficult.

Artik · #3 11/03/2006, 06:15 PM

12g definately too small. anemones need high intensity lighting, good water flow and stable water conditions.

scubasteve20 · #4 11/03/2006, 08:57 PM

Thanks, I finally got the search function to work and found the answers there too.

Steve