Buying Anemome

[Terryz_]

HI...

I brought a bubble tip anenome... any more nicer anenome to recommand... thx... if possible provide pix... thx...

[sinner]

hi you brought your bubble tip from where? how much and what kind lighting are you using?

[Terryz_]

From Hong Leong Marine fish shop... $8 but there was only a few when i reach there manage to get one... Actinic blue light...

[sinner]

just a FL Actinic blue light?

bro not enough for the anemone...

[Achilles Tang]

IMO, your anemones won't do well with just one actinic light.

They require strong lighting or they will slowly decline. You can supplement with meaty foods like prawns or fish to help them survive.

[Terryz_]

i got two tube... it is still not enuf..

[Achilles Tang]

Recommended is MH....

Anemones have photosynthetic algae in them... try comparing sunlight to two tubes and you will begin to understand why anemones will begin to bleach and die over time. With strong lighting, they will retain strong bright colours.

Remember that most corals grow utilizing natural sunlight... the challenge for most marine aquarists is to provide max light while balancing water temp and of course their budgets.

[Terryz_]

how much normal a MH will cost.. heard quite exp...

[Dispar_Anthias]

how much normal a MH will cost.. heard quite exp...

Yeah..... depend on how many bulbs of MH you getting and how big is your tank......... BTW once you use MH, your water will get very hot thus i suggest you to get a chiller