anemone system, which Lighting?

[marcrunner]

Constructing a new anemone system. Measurements will be 36x36x18" tall. What MH lighting does everyone reccomend. Would 175W be sufficient? My hood already has 2 55 watt T-5's that will probably be used as actinics. Will 175 be enough? thanx,Marc

 

[jubjub]

yeah 175 should be plenty....i run some 250w's over my 18" tall...had to raise the light a good 12" or so...nem still hides kinda in the corner

 

[Slakker]

I have a 175w over my 58 (36x18x20) and it seems to be enough for my LPS and SPS. I'd think it'd be perfect for most nems.

 

[marcrunner]

cool, thanx guys. I think with the two 55 watt bulbs on each side I should be ok, just wanted to make sure.--Marc

 

[Toddrtrex]

Do you know what anemone you want to keep? And do you have a preference for color type of your bulbs?

Overall I think 175s would be fine, but there might be a few cases where 250 would be better.

 

[marcrunner]

I am not sure as to which nems I want to keep. This will be my first shot at this whole anemone thisng, so I will most likely pick some of the hardier species. As far as color type, I am pretty much open.-Marc