Lighting question

[jmmiller]

I have a 72 gal established tank. I want to get an amenome for my true perc clownfish but I dont really have the cash to buy the lights and fixtures needed to properly light my entire tank. I was wondering/hoping if I could buy a smaller strip light and put it over top of where the anenome would be. This may be difficult because I know that the anenome will go where ever it wants but I was wondering if anyone has ever done this or heard of anyone doing it.
Thanks

 

[JPloman]

I was told today that bubble tips, the kind you would need to get, dont really like a lot of light. I dont know for sure if it would work, but just thought I would throw that out there for you.

 

[Utradeshow]

I would think the Anenome would travel to the light it wants.. I have 2 Bubble tip Anenome's the first one I got when I had 265 PC lighting, and It's been in the tank for 6mths and looks HORRIBLE it has No tenticles!!, about 6 weeks ago I got 2 x 250 MH and another Bubble tip. This BTA looks awesome!! Huge and full all the time. I am also feeding silversides every other day, so I am not 100% sure if the sick anenome was caused by lack of light or food??? Good Luck...

 

[katz]

water flow is just as important as lighting when it comes to anemones. just something to keep in mind

 

[jmmiller]

If I were to try and do this what light would you recommend. I was thinking about a 24" PC because this is about all that I can afford. TIA