Lighting for Anenome

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  1. dtippetts

    dtippetts Astrea Snail

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    Was just wondering before i make a stupid mistake. Would my lighting be enough for anenomes i have 2x96 watt pcs over a 46 gal bow front it stands about 20' tall
     
    dtippetts, Oct 19, 2004
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  2. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    What kind of anemone?
     
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  3. dtippetts

    dtippetts Astrea Snail

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    Let me rephrase ...... what kind of anenomes can i have using this lighting system. Ive been looking at rose BTAs or some type of long tenticle anenome
     
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  4. OoNickoC

    OoNickoC Bubble Tip Anemone

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    I have kept bubble tips under 48watt pcs @ a depth of about 9" and had them budd. I would stay with the bubble tips as they are (imo) much hardier as far as lighting needs and water parameters. LTA's seem to take longer to acclimate aswell.
     
    OoNickoC, Oct 20, 2004
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  5. dtippetts

    dtippetts Astrea Snail

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    Thank you
     
    dtippetts, Oct 20, 2004
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