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Anemones die
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 |
Anemones die
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 |
Anemones die
TheRock wrote:
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 I recently got T5 lighting. VERY nice. Mike |
Anemones die
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 news:HbAYg.1070$5h6.155@trndny04... 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 |
Anemones die
wrote in message ... TheRock wrote: 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 I recently got T5 lighting. VERY nice. Mike You had Compact Florescent (PC) ? |
Anemones die
TheRock wrote:
wrote in message ... TheRock wrote: You need a whole lot more light than what you have. see he http://www.wetwebmedia.com/marine/in...ightngfaqs.htm I recently got T5 lighting. VERY nice. You had Compact Florescent (PC) ? I did, and they were OK. I switched to a halide/actinic setup, which had the light, but the heat produced was enough to require a chiller. The T5 puts out almost as much light, but is as cool as the PC. Mike |
Anemones die
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 .. . 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 news:HbAYg.1070$5h6.155@trndny04... 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 |
Anemones die
You need alot more light. Depending on the sp. of anemone, you will
should only be attempting the Bubble-Tip Sp. as they are the most adaptable to aquaria. I would suggest nothing less than PC Powercompact bulbs, of 65 watts, atleast 4 bulbs for 65g tank. You didnt specify water flow, which is another huge part of there envirnonment. You need ATLEAST a flowrate equal to 10x the tank size. So for 65g tank, you would need 650 gallon per hour circulation. I would say most anemones need 15x-20x flowrate, with addition of power heads within the tank. Please only purchase bubble-tips because this variety is not in any risk of endangerment, as many sp. of anemones are! On Oct 15, 6:12 pm, "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 |
Anemones die
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Anemones die
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 .. . 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 news:HbAYg.1070$5h6.155@trndny04... 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 |
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