Is my lighting enough for a BTA?

[Beblebe]

I have a Nova Extreme 10,000k T5 HO, a HO Blue antic light, and reflectors (think that's what there called). Enough for a BTA? If not can't I just buy I more powerful bulb?

 

[Beblebe]

Anybody?

 

[fstar25]

Re: Is my lighting enough for a BTA?

im not sure with t5's but i believe its your wattage and not bulbs that matter per se. what is your total watts.

 

[Beblebe]

im not sure with t5's but i believe its your wattage and not bulbs that matter per se. what is your total watts.

I have no idea, it never said anywhere. I'll try looking online.

 

[dalston]

Sounds to me that this is a newly setup tank?

Lighting is one thing, anemones also require the stability of an established aquarium to be able to thrive.

 

[Tuscaquatics]

I agree with dalston. But I do keep one under 4x54w T5.

 

[bues0022]

im not sure with t5's but i believe its your wattage and not bulbs that matter per se. what is your total watts.

Total watts is a poor evaluation of lighting. Quality, not quantity.

 

[Beblebe]

Sounds to me that this is a newly setup tank?

Lighting is one thing, anemones also require the stability of an established aquarium to be able to thrive.

I'm planning for down the road if I need new lights. So what is a cheaper, higher powered light for my tank?