Help with anenome

Discussion in 'Inverts' started by Reefaholic727, Feb 5, 2010.

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  1. Reefaholic727

    Reefaholic727 Flamingo Tongue

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    hi i found a 20 inch in diameter carpet anenome at my lfs i was just wondering if my 55g with 2 65 watt 10000ks and 2 65 watt actinics would be enough light. let me know asap i dont want anyone snatching it up its only 45 dollars :D
     
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  3. Newreef15

    Newreef15 Horrid Stonefish

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  4. Reefaholic727

    Reefaholic727 Flamingo Tongue

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    Newreef15 Horrid Stonefish

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    Sorry but you wont be able to keep it under that lighting anyways carpets are very aggressive and have eaten clowns, inverts ect
     
  6. Reefaholic727

    Reefaholic727 Flamingo Tongue

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    darn what kind of lighting will i need?
     
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    Newreef15 Horrid Stonefish

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    t5 or metal halide

    sorry for the bad news
     
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  9. Reefaholic727

    Reefaholic727 Flamingo Tongue

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    ok thanks how many watt per gallon would i need?
     
  10. Newreef15

    Newreef15 Horrid Stonefish

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    That system is kinda out dated
    it all depends on what u want to keep? (sps)
    how deep is the tank?
    how many gallons?
     
  11. Reefaholic727

    Reefaholic727 Flamingo Tongue

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    i wanna keep my options open on coral and its 55g it is 18 deep with about 4-5 in sandbed
     
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