bta under 2 bulb T-5?

[akdylpcikles]

i have a 46 gallon bf tank that has been set up for alittle over six months. all levels are in check. but i only have a 2 bulb T-5 NO one atinic 1 10,000 k. I will be hopefully upgrading to a 4 bulb in a couple months. but will a bta be okay? I DONT HAVE ONE YET. I only want one. thanks.

 

[AquaReeferMan]

Im sorry but that is not enough light. Wait till you get sufficient lighting before looking at putting an anemone into your tank. Also make sure your new fixture is HOT5 with individual reflectors.

 

[rwb500]

yeah definitely get 4 bulbs first.

 

[clownfreak]

I have a BTA (several since it split) undet 2 T5s, but it is T5HO. I think the high output is necessary for most corals and definitely necessary for any anemone. Granted my tank is also a 25g, I would wait until the 4 bulb HO before adding an anemone to your tank.

 

[akdylpcikles]

yeah thats what i thought. lfs was trying to tell me it was okay. :hmm2: