lighting

joselastra · 04-19-2007, 09:01 PM

what is a good all around general light that will help out live rock as well as some beginner corals. i would also like to get some sort of anemone in the near future. i have a 55 gallon FOWLR tank. i also have a ballast lighting system.( i think thats what its called, it was given to me by a friend, its the type of lighting that sits just aboove the tank and has no real "hood". any help will be greatly appreciated

this is kind of what i have JBJ Lighting Fixtures

flyforfood99 · 04-19-2007, 09:15 PM

Those lights will work fine for live rock, soft corals and even some LPS corals. If it's been used for a while, ask your buddy if he has replaced the bulbs recently. They need to be replaced every once in a while as they lose intensity.

Most anenomes require metal halide lighting. You may be able to keep a condy anenome or some kind of tube anenome. I think think they require less light, and some actually need no light. Just be knowlegable about what you buy.

joselastra · 04-19-2007, 09:20 PM

thats what i figured, a condy. thanks

flyforfood99 · 04-19-2007, 09:29 PM

Just be sure you feed him frequently!

lcstorc · 04-20-2007, 03:40 PM

Also be sure the tank is well established (a year old) and has very good water parameters. Anemones are one of the most delicate creatures we put in our tanks and they require almost perfect water conditions to thrive long term.

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joselastra Limpet Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: clifton, nj Posts: 133 View Gallery Karma Komment	lighting what is a good all around general light that will help out live rock as well as some beginner corals. i would also like to get some sort of anemone in the near future. i have a 55 gallon FOWLR tank. i also have a ballast lighting system.( i think thats what its called, it was given to me by a friend, its the type of lighting that sits just aboove the tank and has no real "hood". any help will be greatly appreciated this is kind of what i have JBJ Lighting Fixtures

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flyforfood99 Midas Blenny Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 89 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: lighting Those lights will work fine for live rock, soft corals and even some LPS corals. If it's been used for a while, ask your buddy if he has replaced the bulbs recently. They need to be replaced every once in a while as they lose intensity. Most anenomes require metal halide lighting. You may be able to keep a condy anenome or some kind of tube anenome. I think think they require less light, and some actually need no light. Just be knowlegable about what you buy.

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joselastra Limpet Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: clifton, nj Posts: 133 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: lighting thats what i figured, a condy. thanks

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flyforfood99 Midas Blenny Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 89 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: lighting Just be sure you feed him frequently!

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 18,454 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: lighting Also be sure the tank is well established (a year old) and has very good water parameters. Anemones are one of the most delicate creatures we put in our tanks and they require almost perfect water conditions to thrive long term. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

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