Is lighting enough in my 125

[reef0225]

I have a 125g with primarily softies and a few lps coral. The sand bed in the tank is 24 inches from the light. The light is a Current USA 3x150 watt 14k de metal halide. I was wondering if this lighting is sufficient for anemones and if there were ones i should stay away from. Thanks Matt.

 

[t4zalews]

I'd say you qualify for bubble tips or Long Tentacle. I'd stay away from carpets, sebaes.

 

[Amphiprion]

That lighting should be sufficient for H. crispa and H. malu. IME, those two species are not that demanding in terms of light requirements.

 

[jeffscustomcage]

you will be ok with the light i have a rbta. it has been in my tank for 5months and has grown twice its original size. i have 2 160watt vho bulbs total 320watts

 

[twelvejewelz]

IMO you can keep anything you want in that tank with those lights.Ive seen people keep HEALTHY BTA's in 24inch tall tank with PC lighting. People make more of a big deal than i believe necessary. Keep on top of your water quality and you'll be fine.

 

[gweston]

IMO you can keep anything you want in that tank with those lights.Ive seen people keep HEALTHY BTA's in 24inch tall tank with PC lighting. People make more of a big deal than i believe necessary. Keep on top of your water quality and you'll be fine.

+1 a lot can be very happy just under a set of 150mh's.. the most light demanding SPS would be better off under 250mh's. 400+'s are good if you want an astronomical electric bill and want to simulate life living on a planet in orbit around Arcturus. BTW scale wise, Arcturus vs our sun is like putting a grapefruit next to a green pea.