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[Cr1ck37]

Planning out my future inhabitants in my tank and curious on how much lighting is needed for an Anenome, Polyps, basic corals? I've read many ranges of times from 6-10hrs but would like some general feedback.

FYI, I am currently running a Nova Extreme T5HO 50/50 lighting system.

 

[ErinCahir]

This is for the 29 gallon?

 

[Cr1ck37]

Yup for my current 29g

 

[ErinCahir]

I don't know why that mattered, sorry. I got confused for a second there.
I run my MH 9 hours a day, and my T5's 10 hours a day... half hour before and after the MH come on.

 

[Cr1ck37]

For now I was thinking of getting a Bubble Tip anenome (for clownfish) and a Sunflower pot, do you have any good other good coral recommendations?

 

[ErinCahir]

How many bulbs is your fixture?
And an anemone is not a coral, it is an invertebrate. They really need a mature (running for over a year) system to do well. They also require a lot of light.
Do you have any coral now?

 

[BL1]

Anywhere from 8-12 hours a day for the main lights is the norm.

 

[Cr1ck37]

Ya, I know an anemone isn't a coral. Just curious what other coral to get. It's a dual bulb fixture 10k / actinic. Right now I have a mushroom frag which has been in there for about 2 weeks.

 

[ErinCahir]

That's not nearly enough light for an anemone.
I'd stick with softies and maybe some LPS...
Also, just because you get an anemone doesn't mean the clowns will host it. A lot of people have had success with hairy mushrooms.

 

[BL1]

I would wait on the flowerpot coral as well, they are one of the hardest corals to keep long term.

 

[Cr1ck37]

Well I'm basing my lighting on my friends as he has the same lighting / size tank and it's been housing the anenome for over a year