Christian Posted August 1, 2009 Author Share Posted August 1, 2009 this is the lighting that i have. the lights are life glo II fluorescent bulb 48In 54W and a blue glo light as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamp Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 I would think 4 or 5 watts per gallon of T-5 or MH per gallon. You need about 4 of those, which is what I am switching to from MH. I think that a better idea would be to sell that beautiful nem to someone who can keep it alive, get some fish and low light softies with the cash, and then buy another one when you get set up. It is a shame to kill something when you can help it. I think there is a little responsibility inherited when you take something out of the ocean and you should do your best to take care of it. It is bad for the hobby when people arent responsible for the creatures that we take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Maybe see if someone can stash it in a healthy environment until you can get decent lights. I wouldn't focus too much on watts/gal. I think it is an old school way of looking at light more applicable to FW. Our animals need PAR, granted not everyone has a PAR meter to measure... You could have 300W/gal over the tank and if it's not going into the tank it's not doing any good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share Posted August 2, 2009 so what are the sings that it is in need of more light? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamp Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 needs more light, way more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 I think what everyone is saying is that by the time you see signs that it needs more light the damage will be done. It's pretty much a given that you don't have enough light and that it will suffer. Nems can be a challenge to keep anyway, so rather than put it and the rest of your tank through a loss most of us would rather see you find a better home for it until you're equipment is right for it. It's a shame to watch anything die, and even worse when the process of dying can foul your tank and possibly take your other critters with it. Not trying to be harsh, we've all gotten something for our tank before that is really cool even though we couldn't provide the exact right environment. We've all suffered watching that cool thing not make it. You're probably not the one who will buck the odds and have it live (though if you keep it, I hope you are). Not trying to be harsh, just realistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share Posted August 2, 2009 well i desisted to sale it, from what y'all said that there is no way i can keep it alive so I'm saleing it. on the want to sale topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GKarshens Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 You have made a smart choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Iknow it was a tough decision to make, hats off for thinking of the little guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 3, 2009 Author Share Posted August 3, 2009 ya its tough decision Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 3, 2009 Author Share Posted August 3, 2009 if you want to buy it look here. http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/7413-have-to-sell-by-saturday/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 4, 2009 Author Share Posted August 4, 2009 ok on my bio-cube I have 10,000K daylight compact fluorescent lamp,and a actinic 03 blue compact fluorescent lamp. is that enough light? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mcallahan Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 What's the wattage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 4, 2009 Author Share Posted August 4, 2009 36w Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 4, 2009 Author Share Posted August 4, 2009 what ever you say depends on if I can keep it or not. becaus i can ezaly make my bio-cube in to a anemone tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 How big is the cube? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 4, 2009 Author Share Posted August 4, 2009 29 gallons and there is only corals in it right now that can be moved to the 55g tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 14, 2009 Author Share Posted August 14, 2009 I put a 18,000K light on my 55g tank is that enough light for an anemone? ans what about the bio-cube? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesL Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 What is the wattage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 14, 2009 Author Share Posted August 14, 2009 54W is that good or what does wattage have to do with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesL Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 I don't think that will be enough wattage for the anemone. The more wattage, the more intense the lighting will be, which helps it penetrate deeper into the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamp Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 There are more accurate ways to measure light, but a basic way to figure out what you need is watts per gallon. I think that for a anemone you would want at least 4 or 5 watts per gal. So like 4 of those 54 watt lights, which is what I have on mine, and my nem is happy. When you see things with a K rating, its the spectrum. You will want to mix bulbs up a bit to get the right light spectrum. There was a nice light for $80 on the for sale forum.BTW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 14, 2009 Author Share Posted August 14, 2009 what do antic light do for the tank, If they don't need to be on the tank that I can change it to the same type of light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 One sign that it might need more light, is a deathly look to it. Closing up, loss of colors, not sticky, floating around, etc. etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 15, 2009 Author Share Posted August 15, 2009 I dont have one any more I sold it. but want anemones and just want know if antic light are needed for them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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