What type of Anemone
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IF the ID is correct: Lighting is at the low end of intensity, but if you run daylight bulbs (5500 or 6500) you'll have better odds. In addition, if you can score an icecap ballast you'll get much more output from the tubes and increase odds of success even more.
The above assumes the tubes are configured in a parallel configuration as opposed to end to end in a straight line.
You'll definitely need to feed meaty foods at least once a week to maintain the specimen. Shrimp and fish based foods should be easy to get in your area ;>)
Not impossible, but you'll have your work cut out for you.
The above assumes the tubes are configured in a parallel configuration as opposed to end to end in a straight line.
You'll definitely need to feed meaty foods at least once a week to maintain the specimen. Shrimp and fish based foods should be easy to get in your area ;>)
Not impossible, but you'll have your work cut out for you.
Well, I don't have the money to put into a lot of lighting....broke the bank setting the tank up (darn things are expensive in japan). I might be able to add a clip on light or something...wouldn't be much more watts. Also, I just have the regular flouresent lights (two caribian blue bulbs and a regular white). I know it is less lighting than what it got at the LFS. How long should it take to adjust to it, or will it ever adjust? Thanks for the help.
Torbett
Torbett
You are entering an area of greater uncertainty, where there is already a poor track record of survival my friend. Most captive anemones are dead in a few weeks to months.
Watts over the anemone are not really as impactful as intensity, i.e. (1) 70wt metal halide of proper spectrum is far better for our critters then (5) 70wt incandescent bulbs, or (100) 7wt nightlight bulbs.
Your normal output tubes when overdriven will give you more output, but you will likely need a new ballast and the tubes will not last as long.
At this point, I would make sure the tubes are in a parallel configuration over the anemone, feed it once a week or more, and monitor its color/size/etc. IMHO If it shrinks or lightens up over the first 2 weeks, you know you are likely going to have some trouble.
