Lighting Question????

[carpenterman23]

Ok so I have confused my self stupid. I upgrade from a 55 to a 90 and am looking to buy a long tip anemone. My lighting as of now is 4 t5 ho bulbs. I'm pretty sure that wont cut it. I found a local guy with 2 400w mh lights. If I added them would that be to much or should I just retro fit another 2 5t bulbs in there, or should I go another direction? I'm on a budget so I have to keep that in mind. Thanks in advance....

 

[Catchoftheday]

Well my tank is an 85 gal and i have 4 T5 HO and my GBTA and my RBTA are doing great

 

[Samcro]

your lighting should be fine. 400mh would be way overkill for anything in a 90g.

 

[Ethan_W]

all you need is 4-6 T5s imo depending on the depth of the tank

 

[carpenterman23]

My tank is 48 1/2 x 18 1/2 x 25 3/8. OK I feel better now that I dont need to dish money on lights. (atleast my wife wont kill me now) As far as putting him in the tank should I just set him on the bottom?

 

[Catchoftheday]

yes he will move around and find a spot on its own . Good luck and let us all know how it goes .

 

[carpenterman23]

Thank you all for your help. The lfs has a long tip that has green in him. Looks pretty cool.

 

[garygb]

Pics? Never heard of a long tip. Maybe you're referring to a long tentacle anemone, Macrodactyla doreensis. They are sand dwellers and should be fine with the T-5 recommendations assuming the fixture has individual reflectors and good quality bulbs. Do some research to make sure you're getting good quality equipment.

 

[carpenterman23]

Sorry your right. I'm still learing.. I've done so much reading the last few days I think i'm going blind