Mini Carpet Anemone

[SwampyBill]

+1 on that light not being enough wattage to support any anemones or corals. There are plenty directions you can go in w/ lighting, just depends on your budget. You might look into a T5 4 bulb fixture. & check out the used goods thread on here; you can usually find some good deals. That's how I found my 75gal tank & ATI 4 bulb fixture.
I personally wouldn't add any nem to your tank for another few months (& only maxi-mini's, after upgrading your lighting). In the meantime, read all you can on proper care for new tank syndrome & keeping water parameters in check. There's a wealth of knowledge on this site & you're doing good by asking questions. Good luck & welcome to Reef Central!

 

[SwampyBill]

couple months now, maybe 4...

I checked your other posts, & this tank is barely a month old, since you were asking about adding sand & water on 3/13. I suggest you slow down & not add anything to your tank for awhile if you want longterm success in this hobby. I'm surprised your 4 fish are ok in that tank that's probably still cycling. What are your tanks parameters & how long have u been monitoring them? Slow down & read all you can on proper tank care & keeping water chemistries in check. Then go over to 'new to hobby' thread & read some more...BTW, the only way to get good help & feedback is to answer questions honestly...

 

[Kaman8]

You can buy bulb fixtures but you have to change the bulbs every 8 months. I rather choose led , because the lifetime is much much longer . You can get much better colours with led. But as I said it depends on how much you want to spend. Your tank must be at least 6 months old for anemones. They need very stable parameters.

 

[Chosmic]

ahh, so i may go with the LED and yeah sorry guys, and i don't plan on adding anything else in the tank until maybe September. I've just been looking and wanted to do research ASAP. Also all my parameters seem to be very good, also is my powerhead good? idk how i'd explain it to yous, but it says it is a "Fluval SEA" 60L/15 US Gal. 1000 LPH / 265 GPH (US).

 

[Kaman8]

ahh, so i may go with the LED and yeah sorry guys, and i don't plan on adding anything else in the tank until maybe September. I've just been looking and wanted to do research ASAP. Also all my parameters seem to be very good, also is my powerhead good? idk how i'd explain it to yous, but it says it is a "Fluval SEA" 60L/15 US Gal. 1000 LPH / 265 GPH (US).

My bubble tip and maxi mini carpet anemone like low flow, but if you want to keep more lps corals I think 265gph is a little on the low side. You can add 1 more power head , 2 power heads is better for circulation.

 

[Chosmic]

Ohh so I could get another of the same power head? Would I like stick it right next to my original power head? ?

 

[Chosmic]

So I could get another of the same powerhead? And would I place it right next to the original one or ?

 

[Chosmic]

My bubble tip and maxi mini carpet anemone like low flow, but if you want to keep more lps corals I think 265gph is a little on the low side. You can add 1 more power head , 2 power heads is better for circulation.

So would I buy another of the same powerhead? And where would I put this powerhead? Next to the original one or?

 

[Chosmic]

Wow sorry guys for reposts.... though they weren't posting I'm sorry, but also guys Im getting a new light this weekend, and I'm thinking LED. How many watts should I be looking for?

 

[Kaman8]

Wow sorry guys for reposts.... though they weren't posting I'm sorry, but also guys Im getting a new light this weekend, and I'm thinking LED. How many watts should I be looking for?

I think at least 80 watt,but 100 watt is better. Put the second power head at the opposite of the another power head.

 

[Chosmic]

Awesome man thanks for all the help man

 

[Chosmic]

I mean it guys thank you so much <33 sorry to be so annoying, but should I get another of the same powerhead or get an entire new stronger powerhead? If so what gph?

 

[Kaman8]

I mean it guys thank you so much <33 sorry to be so annoying, but should I get another of the same powerhead or get an entire new stronger powerhead? If so what gph?

It depends on what coral you are planning to keep. Sps need a lot of flow and soft corals need low flow, most of the lps corals need moderate flow. Bubble tips and maxi mini carpet like moderate to low flow. I have a 20 gallon tank with 1000gph flow , but it is little too much. I think around 700-800 should be enough. Maybe you can buy a 400 gph power head . By the way I am a women :lmao:

 

[Chosmic]

Ahh so should I upgrade my powerhead to 400 gph? And also oops sorry for calling you a man ahah and whoa wait. Do you mean I should get a 400gph to put in with the 250gph I already have? (And I am to put this on the other side of the tank right? From my picture my powerhead os on the top right so if I got another I'd put ot on the top left? ) also about the leds is 80 watts good for my 20 gallon? ?

 

[Chosmic]

Also I havw been reading and people say 800 is a ton for even a 29 gallon. Should I go smaller in gph terms. Maybe exactly like you said actually get the 400 so 400 + 250 =650 gph so that'd be perfect for my 20 gallon?

 

[Kaman8]

Also I havw been reading and people say 800 is a ton for even a 29 gallon. Should I go smaller in gph terms. Maybe exactly like you said actually get the 400 so 400 + 250 =650 gph so that'd be perfect for my 20 gallon?

It will be enough if you just keeping easy corals. But for sps corals that is not enough. Just put the 400 on the opposite of the 250 and play with it where you want to point at. Just make sure that you get circulation in the tank and no dead spots. Don't buy 1 watt LEDs , buy at least 3 watt LEDs . 1 watt LEDs are not strong enough. I have 150 watt Cree LEDs full spectrum for my 20 gallon tank and my anemones love it. Just do a lot of research for the LEDs first and don't rush. Maybe you should start a thread by the lighting forum here . They are more expert then me. I have learned a lot of my mistakes.

 

[Chosmic]

Okay so these watts... sorry to bug you so much but I trust you a lot.. you say 3 watts.for me to get But said you have 150 watts. How does that work

 

[enchelycore808]

3w per LED with 50 LEDs in the fixture itself making up 150w total power.

 

[Chosmic]

Ihohohoh I understand

 

[enchelycore808]

No worries man! Mini maxis are one of my favorite anemones. Once you get your tank cycled and get better lights, you should be able to keep them no problem. Did you ever look in to rock flowers as well? Another super easy nem.