Minimum PAR for RBTA?

[scolley]

I gather RBTA's can be happy with less light than many other nems. Can someone quantify that? In PAR?

I've borrowed a par meter, and would love to find a spot on my rockwork where one would happy, and less likely to wander.

So - measured in PAR - how much light would that be?

Thanks!

 

[scolley]

Honest to goodness, this is a poor reflection on the general state of the knowledge of the anemoneme keeping segment of the hobby. We have plenty of people that can state "my rbta did well under XYX lighting, but I don't know the PAR". What?

Is that the best we can do?
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NOTHING that crosses multiple environments can be evaluated meaningfully with out a common denominator. In this case PAR is it. If no one can answer this simple question, in the common denominator of PAR, then it is a clear indicator of the lack of sophistication and measurable understanding that our hobby has in this area.

On this point - in my desire for information - I'd be THRILLED for someone to show me to be incorrect... that we have an understanding that is quantifiable. In this case quantifiable in PAR... That is the understanding that I am seeking.

Thanks.

 

[dots]

I find your comments above rather egocentric. I'm sorry I did not get your question sooner to answer it. This I am sad to observe is the true motivation behind your comments in attacking the "sophisitication" and "understanding" of others here. All this in the attempt to baiting someone will give you an answer, so you can get on with your life.......

Your very specific question has not been quantified by science yet. In addition, there will be individual requirements of each species to be found.

With that said, the answer to WHY others are able to determine if XYZ lighting will work.....it is because of experience. The less light, the less likelyhood for long term survival

Trust me, I wish an answer was available.....so people would quit starving them.


Again, sorry, Sir, for the delay in getting you a prompt answer. It shall not happen again. I hope you you are able to stoop to such low levels of understanding and sophistication the next time you ask those very same people for HELP!!!

 

[Toddrtrex]

Scolley --- I am going to be very blunt here -- I can guarantee that I have more experience (( and knowledge )) with anemones then you do. My oldest anemone, an S. Haddoni, has been with me for 12+ years. Guess what, I don't own a PAR meter, don't plan on it, and have no idea what the PAR levels are in my tanks (( yes tanks, I have 3, and currently have 4 S. Haddonis )).

With this comment,

If no one can answer this simple question, in the common denominator of PAR, then it is a clear indicator of the lack of sophistication and measurable understanding that our hobby has in this area.

you have completely shown your true colors, and I am shocked at your pure arrogance. There is so much more to keep an anemone then just PAR, and for you to think that is the only driving factor is scary.

 

[ForSaleByAndy]

Pretty sure we're not supposed to flame people.
But, I find his question interesting yet somewhat moot.

For one, the BTAs are likely to move where they want to and find their needs met.

You could have a PAR of XXX rating at point A. You may start the anemone there, but if it is too much or too little, it'll move to where it wants.

If people can have success with all 4 types of lighting, then does it really matter?

They're not like coral...they're animals that will move until their needs are minimally met.

 

[Amphiprion]

We could quantify it, but the issue with that is that it would likely vary considerably based on everything from zooxanthellae diversity, pigmentation, actual anemone pigmentation, genetics, adaptation to a given habitat, etc. I'm sure some morphs may well require more than others--it may not be a lot more, but it will be different. There's not really going to be a straight answer, since it simply is not that... well, simple.

 

[davocean]

I think Scolley's 2nd comment is a poor reflection of his patience and social skills.
There is so much more to it than just PAR level as to maintaining health and keeping them where you want, or the wish to do so anyway.
BTA's move, that's what they do, there is no mathematical equation to solve it, it's their nature.
I often read of them moving after years in the same place for no apparent reason.
For best future advice, keep that more bees w/ honey than vinegar saying in mind.

 

[dc]

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[scolley]

Well... to all who posted. Thank you for your replies.

Regardless any flame responses, it was my post that provoked the flames. And for that I do apologize. My words were unnecessarily harsh, and in serious need of "attitude recalibration".

So, my apologies to all that I caused discomfort. And my sincere apologies to the community in general for - in one thread anyway - making this a less friendly and social place. And apologies to RC staff for creating a situation where you needed to intervene.

I'll certainly be more circumspect in the future before hitting "enter".

Thanks again.



PS - And Thanks to Debi for opening the thread back up long enough to allow my attempt at making amends.