Budget lights for an anemone only tank

drubatuba · Jun 26, 2019

Hey all,

I'm planning out a 20 gallon anemone only tank (for purposes of propagation) and was looking for advice for some budget friendly lights. I literally only plan on keeping RBTA and a couple clowns in the tank. Would be nice to have something that I can hang off of the tank but I wouldn't say it's a requirement. I could always rig up something for hanging lights.

Would appreciate any advice!

James M · Jun 26, 2019

Used this light on my 20 and it kept my BTAs alive and happy
https://www.amazon.com/HIPARGERO-LE...ds=aquaknight&qid=1561580547&s=gateway&sr=8-1

I would only recommend 2 clowns for a 20

drubatuba · Jun 26, 2019

James M said:
Used this light on my 20 and it kept my BTAs alive and happy
https://www.amazon.com/HIPARGERO-LE...ds=aquaknight&qid=1561580547&s=gateway&sr=8-1

I would only recommend 2 clowns for a 20

This looks great.

And yeah only planning on keeping two. Mainly for bio diversity.

Im try to keep as low maintenance as possible.

James M · Jun 26, 2019

drubatuba said:
This looks great.

And yeah only planning on keeping two. Mainly for bio diversity.

Im try to keep as low maintenance as possible.

IMO nem tanks are easier to keep than a traditional reef tank where you constantly have to monitor levels and dose. Just weekly water changes and that should keep them happy

drubatuba · Jun 26, 2019

James M said:
IMO nem tanks are easier to keep than a traditional reef tank where you constantly have to monitor levels and dose. Just weekly water changes and that should keep them happy

My thoughts exactly. I've got a 100 gallon to pull water from so shouldn't be a problem at all.

HunterW · Aug 26, 2019

drubatuba said:
This looks great.

And yeah only planning on keeping two. Mainly for bio diversity.

Im try to keep as low maintenance as possible.

Your reply helped me too, can I ask...since one of my nanos is a 15 column will these lights work on a deeper tank such as mine? Its cycling now but am a deep planner myself.