Does all anemones needs good light?

r2d2 · 04-20-2009, 05:26 PM

Hi all,

Today I saw at my LFS a lot of small colored anemones. They are about 1" and green and purple colors, really nice!
I ask him if those needs light and said "just a little". I have PC and know that is not enough for an anemone, but just asking if there is a chance.

Greetings

degibson84 · 04-20-2009, 06:06 PM

power compact probably cant handle a nem i would suggest T5 or stronger

Clownfish518 · 04-20-2009, 06:18 PM

What species?

The answer is no; some anemones don't need any light at all as they are not photosynthetic (Cerianths). What light is required varies greatly from species to speciesc. When ever purchasing an anemone, the species needs to be identified as the lighting, water movement, and habitat requirements are very specific to each species. Some need to bury their foot in the sand, others in a crevice, some need 250w MH minimum, etc. Nems require a good bit of research before purchase; you need to know the exact species as a start

r2d2 · 04-20-2009, 06:25 PM

Ok, I'll try to get a pic or species.

cbrownfish · 04-20-2009, 06:55 PM

Most does.

WhisperinLoudly · 04-21-2009, 02:21 AM

Well said Clownfish518

r2d2 · 04-21-2009, 09:06 AM

Ok, here you have... I know these are terriblee pics but at LFS only my cellphone camara was available.

As I mentioned before, they are green with white and purple tentacles and about an 1".

Can anybody identify them in order to know if they are photosynthetics?

Rotorgeek · 04-21-2009, 10:43 AM

Looks like a rock nem (Epicystis crucifer). They do need good lighting. PC's wont do it.

Neptunesghost · 04-21-2009, 10:45 AM

^^^^ +1 Rock nem. I have several. They don't get very big, and they are tough little buggers, but they do need lighting.

jgking21 · 04-21-2009, 12:03 PM

I would think anything with colors like those will need good lighting!

r2d2 · 04-21-2009, 12:56 PM

Ok, got it. Just wanted to be sure before making a mistake. Thanks.

04-20-2009, 05:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
r2d2 Torch coral Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Monterrey, MX. Posts: 553 View Gallery Karma Komment	Does all anemones needs good light? Hi all, Today I saw at my LFS a lot of small colored anemones. They are about 1" and green and purple colors, really nice! I ask him if those needs light and said "just a little". I have PC and know that is not enough for an anemone, but just asking if there is a chance. Greetings

04-20-2009, 06:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
degibson84 Achilles Tang Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Austintown, Ohio Posts: 827 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Does all anemones needs good light? power compact probably cant handle a nem i would suggest T5 or stronger

04-20-2009, 06:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
Clownfish518 Razorback Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bentonville, Arkansas Posts: 2,125 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Does all anemones needs good light? What species? The answer is no; some anemones don't need any light at all as they are not photosynthetic (Cerianths). What light is required varies greatly from species to speciesc. When ever purchasing an anemone, the species needs to be identified as the lighting, water movement, and habitat requirements are very specific to each species. Some need to bury their foot in the sand, others in a crevice, some need 250w MH minimum, etc. Nems require a good bit of research before purchase; you need to know the exact species as a start __________________ Entia non sunt multiplicanda praeter necessitatem - William of Ockham

04-20-2009, 06:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
r2d2 Torch coral Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Monterrey, MX. Posts: 553 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Does all anemones needs good light? Ok, I'll try to get a pic or species.

04-20-2009, 06:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
cbrownfish Acropora Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,917 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Does all anemones needs good light? Most does. __________________ *Confucius Say: "best way to save face, is to keep lower part of face shut".* CURRENT SET UP -- 90 gallon display, 30 gallon refugium, 6 gallon pod breeder, 100 gallon sump (complete with frag rack), 2X250 MH 14K DE HQI, Vortech MP40w and Koralia #4 for flow, 2X Tunze 9010 Skimmers, Sequence Dart return, 2X Ranco Controllers w/Titanium Heaters, 150 lb LR (90 in display, 60 in sump), 5" DSB, Mixed reef - Softies, LPS, SPS, Clams.

04-21-2009, 02:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
WhisperinLoudly Ricordea Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Taylor,Pa. Posts: 184 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Does all anemones needs good light? Well said Clownfish518

04-21-2009, 09:06 AM	#7 (permalink)
r2d2 Torch coral Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Monterrey, MX. Posts: 553 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Does all anemones needs good light? Ok, here you have... I know these are terriblee pics but at LFS only my cellphone camara was available. As I mentioned before, they are green with white and purple tentacles and about an 1". Can anybody identify them in order to know if they are photosynthetics?

04-21-2009, 10:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
Rotorgeek Tubeworm Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 33 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Does all anemones needs good light? Looks like a rock nem (Epicystis crucifer). They do need good lighting. PC's wont do it.

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jgking21 Neon dottyback Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 674 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Does all anemones needs good light? I would think anything with colors like those will need good lighting! __________________ They call me "JUICE"! Will work for Corals! Juice's 54 Corner Reef Juice's 25 Gallon Reef

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r2d2 Torch coral Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Monterrey, MX. Posts: 553 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Does all anemones needs good light? Ok, got it. Just wanted to be sure before making a mistake. Thanks.

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