BTA lighting question

[PEZenfuego]

I was talking to someone about this earlier. I was kicking around the idea of getting a BTA for my 30 gallon tank. This tank is well established, but I am not 100% sure on the lighting...

I assume that it could support one, but am not 100%. It's a 4X24 watt t5ho...2 actinics. It's a 30 inch across tank and from the light to the bottom of the tank is oh I don't know...about 2 feet

If I can get one, I already have several corals (all perfectly healthy), so it will be hard to work around them. I know where I'm going to put it, but if it decided to move, I have no social life so when I add it, I can keep a VERY close eye on it until it situates so that it doesn't sting my corals.

Any other questions? I hope I covered it enough for a straight answer.

So should it be done?


I almost forgot, are there any other anemones that can be kept? Maybe of higher light. I'm not asking for myself, I'm just curious.

 

[OIFHEMI]

96 watts might not be enough. I currently running 130 watts pc and 150 watt hqi in my 29 gallon and so far so good. I have heard it being done before but it might want to wander up towards the light. Any which way you go good luck.

 

[zaraemna]

These are under 2X96W of PC lights and are doing fine. Looks like 14 to 20 inches from the lights.

 

[PEZenfuego]

I was kinda looking for a yes or no answer. If it's going to be a "risk," then tell me no. Nice Zaraemna!

 

[noboddi]

I keep my BTA under 4x39 watts. Doing just fine.

I find that they prefer more daylight, so I run no actinics. I run an ATI Blue +. ATI Actinic White, ATI Aquablue Special, and a GE 6500k Daylight. I recently swapped a second blue + out for the Actinic White, and they are much more open now.

 

[zaraemna]

I think a bta would be fine under your lights if you feed it once a week. It will probably move to the top of the rock as most of mine have. I would think your T5 lights are more powerful than my old pc lights. I think alot of it will depend how healthy your anemone is when you get it. It would be best to find one from a local reefer. That way you get one already used to aquarium lighting and water conditions. Plus, you'll probably save a lot of money If you buy one at a store they are usually pretty stressed out from all the shipping and tank transfers. They are usally bleached too.

 

[ocellaris123]

Yes your fine

 

[PEZenfuego]

Thank you for your responses! There is an lfs around here that is reputable and they have had a bubble tip for several months and it has looked healthy and happy. If it's still there, I might pick it up...otherwise I'll just find a local. Thanks again.

 

[BigJay]

Last tip: If you find a BTA from a local that split in his home tank, it's chances of survival are almost a given. They are adapted to aquarium life and survival under aquarium lighting.

 

[PEZenfuego]

Thank you, that's helpful. I'll scope out stores this weekend looking for a nice healthy one. If I can't find a good one, I'll hit up locals. Where I am, there are not many locals.

I'm going to ask for a LOT of water with it for acclimation. I'll also probably buy some silversides if the store has them. I have mysis. Like zara said, I will feed weekly.

Btw, I was searching the web hard earlier and I found someone with my lighting that is keeping BTAs just fine. I'll take any color bta so long as that color isn't bleach haha.