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Tangov559 Hobbyist Posts: 107 Kudos: 25 Votes: 0 Registered: 15-Feb-2004	I am researching on Anemones. Can anyone tell me about one that they would reccomend. And also please let me know how much lighting i would need. Right now i have only 2 40 watts 50/50 lights. I have a 55 gallon tank. Is there anything i need to know about anemone and is that enough lighting for a few anemones?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:28
ACIDRAIN Moderator Posts: 3162 Kudos: 1381 Votes: 416 Registered: 14-Jan-2002	The best beginner anemone is either the bubble tip, or the long tenicle. However, they will most likely need about twice as much light as you currently have. Most other anemones will require very high output lighting, such as multiple PCs, or MH. HTH.... _____________________________________________________________ There is always a bigger fish...
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:28
dthurs Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 4340 Kudos: 4170 Votes: 529 Registered: 18-Feb-2003	I will suggest not gettign a carpet, they look cool, but need a LOT of light. The long tenticle are the most common and are low priced. These are a good place to start. Dan
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:28
Tangov559 Hobbyist Posts: 107 Kudos: 25 Votes: 0 Registered: 15-Feb-2004	So what i need is more lighting. Is that correct? Do you guys reccommend that the lighting i have now will be able to handle some anemones?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:28
dthurs Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 4340 Kudos: 4170 Votes: 529 Registered: 18-Feb-2003	I would say it's rather low. If possible add another 40 to 80 watts and you would be better off. Dan
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:28
ACIDRAIN Moderator Posts: 3162 Kudos: 1381 Votes: 416 Registered: 14-Jan-2002	I have to agree with dthurs there. _____________________________________________________________ There is always a bigger fish...
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:28
Tangov559 Hobbyist Posts: 107 Kudos: 25 Votes: 0 Registered: 15-Feb-2004	Alrite, i just got a new light. its a power compact light 2 65 and 2 65 watts. this should be enough to hold some anemones. Give me an anemone that is easy for beginners that would go with a couple clowns. And please give me a feather duster type that would be not that hard to care for.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:28
dthurs Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 4340 Kudos: 4170 Votes: 529 Registered: 18-Feb-2003	Sebae and bubble tips are some what easy and should be OK with the lights you have now. Dan
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:28
Tangov559 Hobbyist Posts: 107 Kudos: 25 Votes: 0 Registered: 15-Feb-2004	What water quality would i need for anemones?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:28
dthurs Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 4340 Kudos: 4170 Votes: 529 Registered: 18-Feb-2003	Very good. Anemones are mostly water. So even small amounts of low water quality can effect them. Dan
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:28
Tangov559 Hobbyist Posts: 107 Kudos: 25 Votes: 0 Registered: 15-Feb-2004	How do i know when my water quality is good?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:28
ACIDRAIN Moderator Posts: 3162 Kudos: 1381 Votes: 416 Registered: 14-Jan-2002	Test it for ammonia, nitrItes, nitrAtes, specific gravity, and ph. Optimal test results; Ammonia=0 NitrItes=0 NitrAtes= less than 20 optimal, and less than 40 a must. Specific gravity=1.023 ph=8.3 acceptable variations= 8.0-8.7 _____________________________________________________________ There is always a bigger fish...
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:28


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