Anemone with Fluval Light??

[Hectorg214]

I've been thinking about getting an anemone for my clown fish but don't know if my Fluval marine light is strong enough. Have any of y'all been able to successfully take care of one with this light?

 

[xxkenny90xx]

For the most part no, fluval arent typically bright enough. But which fluval light do you have?

 

[Hectorg214]

Fluval marine light that's 59 watts.

 

[CanuckReefer]

Fluval marine light that's 59 watts.

I have this same fixture but it's purely as supplement for my 2 T8's and I run it at about 75% capacity ...I like a mix of light types.
I have a Long Tentacle that's done very well with this combo.
With just the 59 W Fluval I'm not sure it's enough.
You could try a euphyllia maybe instead? If located in the upper portion of tank might do ok. Some clowns will host in them from time to time.

 

[Rmckoy]

I have this same fixture but it's purely as supplement for my 2 T8's and I run it at about 75% capacity ...I like a mix of light types.
I have a Long Tentacle that's done very well with this combo.
With just the 59 W Fluval I'm not sure it's enough.
You could try a euphyllia maybe instead? If located in the upper portion of tank might do ok. Some clowns will host in them from time to time.

T8’s ..
Are they enough for anemones ?

 

[CanuckReefer]

T8’s ..
Are they enough for anemones ?

Imo depending on quantity certainly. I have just 2 four foot HO's on my 90 gal and it was a struggle originally. Really needed 4. Decided to go with the Fluval LED mentioned here to supplement and it's been a fantastic combo for my Long Tentacle , and softie corals thusfar.

 

[Hectorg214]

I have this same fixture but it's purely as supplement for my 2 T8's and I run it at about 75% capacity ...I like a mix of light types.
I have a Long Tentacle that's done very well with this combo.
With just the 59 W Fluval I'm not sure it's enough.
You could try a euphyllia maybe instead? If located in the upper portion of tank might do ok. Some clowns will host in them from time to time.

What are ur settings on the Fluval marine light?

 

[Spare time]

What size tank (dimensions)?

 

[Hectorg214]

72 bowfront