kind of a stupid question..

[Blakskall]

I was hoping to have clownfish and an anemane in my tank with live rock in my new tank, my question is, is an anemane considered coral? Do they need coral type conditions?

 

[Flake]

An anemone is an invertebrate. They need very good water quality and very good light.

 

[Gti_Leo]

yup, they require coral like water quality and light but are not corals they are inverts

 

[Blakskall]

water type of lighting would be best? I was looking at T5 type lights, would i need something stronger?

 

[Gti_Leo]

no T5s are good as long as you have the right amount of bulbs. what size is your tank, what are the dimensions

 

[Blakskall]

36"x17"x12" from what ive read its close a 30 gallon long

 

[Blakskall]

its kind of pricey, but would this be overkill? Current 36" Nova Extreme 4x39w T5 HO Light Fixture :: T5 Flourescent - Current Nova Extreme T5 Light Fixtures :: Lighting :: Aquarium Supplies :: Something Fishy

 

[dlsrks]

I have T5 lights and all my anemones have died except my rock anemone. I dont think this is good enough light for them because everything else seems to be doing well.

 

[Blakskall]

I have T5 lights and all my anemones have died except my rock anemone. I dont think this is good enough light for them because everything else seems to be doing well.

are you sure it was just your lighting, or your water parameters?

 

[Gti_Leo]

I have T5 lights and all my anemones have died except my rock anemone. I dont think this is good enough light for them because everything else seems to be doing well.

then check your water, 4x39watt T5s should be more then enough to light up 17inches by 12 inches deep, if you want to be on the safe side go with 6 lamps and not worry about anything but your water conditions

 

[carey]

I also kept a nem for a few months under quad t5's and had no problem with him. he found one spot and stayed there his entire time with me. lol

Until I yanked him out and returned him. Nem's are delicate creatures and need great light and great water parameters. They also move around if they like so be prepared.

 

[kurtyboh]

And nems shouldnt be added to new tanks

 

[carey]

Agreed. that's why i returned mine even though he was thriving. Just too nerve wracking for me. Guess I'm a wimp lol