Lighting for Anenomes??

[FishboyBT]

Anenomes need special lighting right? I really want one for my tank, so how much would lighting cost?Thanks-Blake

 

[Amphiprion]

There are several options, but for a 65 (I am guessing the standard dimensions 65 with increased depth), I would look at either T5 or metal halide lighting. A 150-250 watt halide would work, as would a multiple 36" T5 fixture.

 

[FishboyBT]

The light is for the 30 gal. Bio cube.

 

[Amphiprion]

Oh, ok . What are the dimensions? Depending upon what species you want and tank dimensions, anything from VHO, T5, and metal halide would be your best choices (obviously the latter two being better). I'll also add that most anemones that we keep get very large. Many of them can and will fill up the entire tank.

 

[FishboyBT]

L12in
W17in
H13in
I just want a small easy species that my clowns will like.

 

[Amphiprion]

Technically, none of them are 'small', but on average, Entacmaea quadricolor (aka BTA) is one of smaller ones (~12''). It is also one of the easiest. What clown species? This is the preferred anemone of many species.

 

[rxonco]

I've had this green carpet in my 72gal under power compact for over a year with no problems.