my first anemone tank

[marcrunner]

Starting on a new project. This will be a 2'x2'x2' cube. I am plannig on keeping 2 clownfish as well as whatever number of anemones is apropriate for this size tank. So far I have the return pump and an oceans motions 4 way. Also have a 1/4 hp chiller and an octo 200. I need help deciding which lighting to go for. It will definatley be a halide, but is 175Watts enough? Also need help deciding which CL pump to run off of the 4 way. How much flow is need for an anemone tank?

 

[marcrunner]

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[GSMguy]

250w single end in lumenarc or similar reflector

 

[reefman13]

I think you would be FINE with the 175W, however I think you would be MUCH better off with something like the PFO Mini-Pendent 250W MH.

 

[marcrunner]

The hood that I have, has 2 55 watt CF bulbs in it. Maybe I could use this to supplement a 175Watt halide. WHat do you think?

 

[E.J. Coral]

I think that you need to decide on the anemone, before lighting and flow....

 

[marcrunner]

EJ, thanx, I was waiting for that one. I will do some research

 

[GSMguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11204358#post11204358 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by reefman13
I think you would be FINE with the 175W, however I think you would be MUCH better off with something like the PFO Mini-Pendent 250W MH.

I would go with a quality reflector pendant not something that will reduce spread and create a hot spot like the PFO, reefoptix, hammertone, paralell, reflectors

I would go with Lumenarc, Lumenarc mini, or lumenmax small.

I would go with 250W nomatter what kind of anemone...

I would choose the color of the Bulb 6.5k,10k,14k,,20k depending on what anemone you choose.

 

[marcrunner]

I am liking the rose anemone and the sabae so far. I am probably going to purchase a snapper, that way I can dial it back if it is too much flow. I will look for Luminarc. thanx, Marc