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Like everyone said Light could be it...
But they can be hard critters to get past the initial introduction.
Many aren't in the best of health at the LFS.

Inabón Yunes wrote:

I am having an issue with anemones, they persist for a month then start
shrinking and eventually die.
If all parameters are good and there doesn't seem to be an issue in eating
what I supply, why they die?
Could light be a problem. This is a 65 tank with a 20 gal mini-tank/sump
configured in series with a FWLR arrangement. I have a Coral Sun actinic
420 and a Aqua-Glo 30w.
What will most likely be the cause for my lack of success?
iy

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Good stuff, good luck on the next try with better lights.
Is always cool to see clowns drag the whole cube of food into one!

"Inabón Yunes" wrote in message
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All those parameters are fine. I am pretty sure it was the light.
iy
"swarvegorilla" wrote in message
u...
wrong temperature, infrequent feedings, placement (how close to light) in
tank (or just give them a spot to move too) and ammonia/nitrite/nitrate
level can all effect them badly

"Inabón Yunes" wrote in message
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I am afraid it all goes down to lighting huh?
Well, I guess you are right. I will upgrade!
Thanks!
iy
"TheRock" wrote in message
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I have power compact lighting with (4) 65watt lights.
I've killed 3 nice looking bubble tip anemones.
I'm done with my killing spree !

You need a whole lot more light than what you have.

see he
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/marine/in...ightngfaqs.htm

"Inabón Yunes" wrote in message
...
I am having an issue with anemones, they persist for a month then start
shrinking and eventually die.
If all parameters are good and there doesn't seem to be an issue in
eating what I supply, why they die?
Could light be a problem. This is a 65 tank with a 20 gal
mini-tank/sump configured in series with a FWLR arrangement. I have a
Coral Sun actinic 420 and a Aqua-Glo 30w.
What will most likely be the cause for my lack of success?
iy