How do you figure that out? Like how many watts at what depth is sufficient?
Just checked - the box for the lighting says 48W.
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How do you figure that out? Like how many watts at what depth is sufficient?
Just checked - the box for the lighting says 48W.
bigben2057
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Around 4 watts and up is usually what is suggested. What is the dept?
A foot is rather shallow, which is good considering you have only two bulbs. If the anemone is basically right under the bulbs, that would be good.
BTW, I asked Phender (one of the RC anemone experts) his thoughts on which species, malu or crispa, your anemone is. He is leaning toward crispa. In terms of what you provide the species, both are quite similar. Malus tend to be more sand/rock dwellers; whereas, crispas can be found in similar habitats, but seem to lean more toward rock. And, as I mentioned before, malus stay smallish where crispas can get rather largish.
BTW, I asked Phender (one of the RC anemone experts) his thoughts on which species, malu or crispa, your anemone is. He is leaning toward crispa. In terms of what you provide the species, both are quite similar. Malus tend to be more sand/rock dwellers; whereas, crispas can be found in similar habitats, but seem to lean more toward rock. And, as I mentioned before, malus stay smallish where crispas can get rather largish.
Directly under 2 t-5s and only 12 inches down all sounds good. For t-5s, individual reflectors greatly increase the intensity/penetration. Likewise, cooling of the bulbs increases the performance and lifespan of the bulbs. Hopefully the anemone will be okay until it's feasible for you to add another couple of bulbs. Anemones come from a range of depths and turbidity, and are adaptable, to a point, in regard to light intensity.
Then you will likely be fine. Still a good idea to add a couple of more bulbs at some point point, but directly under 2 bulbs with individual reflectors is still strong light. Age of bulbs and brand also make some difference.
Fyi, there is a thread in the "lighting and equipment" forum that is very long where The Grim Reefer, an expert on T-5s, answers lots of questions about light intensity (PAR), brands, etc.
Fyi, there is a thread in the "lighting and equipment" forum that is very long where The Grim Reefer, an expert on T-5s, answers lots of questions about light intensity (PAR), brands, etc.
shred5
Premium Member
Xanthus... I found this thread a little late but anyway:
Malu's like sand
crispa's: They will usually like to attach the sand rock interface or just rock though sometimes are found in the sand.
One thing when buying sebae's is they need to be attached solidly or stay away from them. Unattached sebae will almost always perished and is actually worse than buying a bleached one.
Not attached usually means a damaged foot which will lead to death in almost all cases.
Even if they are not happy with conditions they usually attach and just wont sit still.
I agree two more t-5 would be good they like allot of light.
I would try a bta next time to start with.
Malu's like sand
crispa's: They will usually like to attach the sand rock interface or just rock though sometimes are found in the sand.
One thing when buying sebae's is they need to be attached solidly or stay away from them. Unattached sebae will almost always perished and is actually worse than buying a bleached one.
Not attached usually means a damaged foot which will lead to death in almost all cases.
Even if they are not happy with conditions they usually attach and just wont sit still.
I agree two more t-5 would be good they like allot of light.
I would try a bta next time to start with.
I would keep the crabs where they are for the time being. If they seemed to be pestering the anemone before, they might again. I would wait until the anemone has been stationary 2 or 3 days and then feed a small piece of food. Perhaps a fresh piece of table shrimp that you can get at the seafood dept. of your grocery store. I would start with a piece of food the size of a pea. PE mysis is also a good food, if you have it. You can find that at Petco, I expect. Feed two or three PE mysis. PE is the brand that has a much higher protein content and is very nutritious (and expensive unfortunately).
Well, I put him there the 2nd it's the end of the 5th now, so that's 3-4 days depending on how you count em that he's been attached. And he hasn't moved. I did try giving him a small piece of krill yesterday, but he threw it out. Actively pushed it off himself. Dunno why, I'll try a different piece tomorrow.
