is 10k ok for bta

[shabreeson]

I have a 55 gallon tank with a few flouresants and a 250 watt 10k XM metal halide. will that high of a light damage the nem? should i invest in 20k?

 

[tpvang]

you should be fine.

 

[a4twenty]

acclimate him and he should be fine. if you place him lower in the tank to begin he will mostly acclimate himself by moving behind a rock or moving up. while BTA's can survive with less light than other hosting anemones they don't mind catching some serious rays too

 

[vetdog]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13390058#post13390058 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by a4twenty
acclimate him and he should be fine. if you place him lower in the tank to begin he will mostly acclimate himself by moving behind a rock or moving up. while BTA's can survive with less light than other hosting anemones they don't mind catching some serious rays too

agreed..

 

[stagefright13]

The Nem will go where it wants. The XM MH is fine. If it needs more light it will sun itself accordingly. But typically shade it's foot under a rock or ledge.