Lighting Question

Calebb8133 · Jan 16, 2019

redfishbluefish said:
Compact Fluorescents are not the most ideal bulb for anemones, but some have had success with them. I see it's a 72 gallon.....what's the dimensions of the tank and the number/wattage of bulbs you are using?

It's a 65w bulb

Calebb8133 · Jan 16, 2019

Calebb8133 said:
It's a 65w bulb

Two of them on each side

Calebb8133 · Jan 16, 2019

Would that light support corals in the future?

Calebb8133 · Jan 16, 2019

For $250 I would expect so

redfishbluefish · Jan 16, 2019

No, you don't have sufficient light. Might want to consider LED Chinese Black Box(es).....about $200 or so would allow you to grow anything.

Marie7 · Jan 17, 2019

reef lover said:
I dont think the light is adequate .i would upgrade if u want to keep nems.
And just because bubble tips arent a natural host to ocellaris doesnt mean they wont take to it.

Agree on it with you.. I had tomato clown and Ocellaris that host Condy's like nothing and also I have bubble tip nem that host my ocellaris with no problem, the only trouble was to bring 2 maroons clowns and had to removed the Ocellaris but all of them either host my condy's or bubble, I believe it is on the fish but watch out with fishes and Condy's there not to safe at times and your fish can end up being a nice lunch.

Marie7 · Jan 17, 2019

I had tomato clown and Ocellaris that host Condy's like nothing and also I have bubble tip nem that host my ocellaris with no problem, the only trouble was to bring 2 maroons clowns and had to removed the Ocellaris but all of them either host my condy's or bubble, I believe it is on the fish but watch out with fishes and Condy's there not to safe at times and your fish can end up being a nice lunch.

Calebb8133 · Jan 17, 2019

Marie7 said:
I had tomato clown and Ocellaris that host Condy's like nothing and also I have bubble tip nem that host my ocellaris with no problem, the only trouble was to bring 2 maroons clowns and had to removed the Ocellaris but all of them either host my condy's or bubble, I believe it is on the fish but watch out with fishes and Condy's there not to safe at times and your fish can end up being a nice lunch.

You ocellaris have always gone start to your bubble tip?

Calebb8133 · Jan 17, 2019

Calebb8133 said:
You ocellaris have always gone start to your bubble tip?

*your

Calebb8133 · Jan 17, 2019

redfishbluefish said:
No, you don't have sufficient light. Might want to consider LED Chinese Black Box(es).....about $200 or so would allow you to grow anything.

So I just get this instead?

https://www.amazon.com/VIPARSPECTRA...locphy=9012071&hvtargid=pla-319024685974&th=1

reef lover · Jan 17, 2019

Says one light covers 34" how long is that 72gal?

Calebb8133 · Jan 17, 2019

reef lover said:
Says one light covers 34" how long is that 72gal?

4' or 48 inches so it would cover the entire tank.. would I have to like two small ones or is it ok if it does go across the entire tank

Calebb8133 · Jan 17, 2019

Calebb8133 said:
4' or 48 inches so it would cover the entire tank.. would I have to like two small ones or is it ok if it does go across the entire tank

*wouldn't

reef lover · Jan 17, 2019

I would go one that has at least 46 " spread or 2 that have 24" spread.

MSB123 · Jan 17, 2019

reef lover said:
I would go one that has at least 46 " spread or 2 that have 24" spread.

+1

MSB123 · Jan 17, 2019

And also how long has your tank been running?

Calebb8133 · Jan 17, 2019

MSB123 said:
And also how long has your tank been running?

10+ years but went through a big move and changed hands about 6 months ago

Calebb8133 · Jan 17, 2019

https://www.amazon.com/Current-USA-Marine-Aquarium-60-Inch/dp/B00GFTSV24

This one looks good, right size and 4 stars?

Marie7 · Jan 17, 2019

Calebb8133 said:
You ocellaris have always gone start to your bubble tip?

Almost immediately I believe after few hours they was already over my bubble and condy like nothing .... That's what I say before a lot has to do with your fish too . I went to youtube and i saw a video of how to host your clown and nem and it was really neat, I didn't need it but always looking and checking things to learn, but this guy had a clear tube and what he did was to put the tube over the nem and put the clown thru the clear tube and let him swim down to get to the nem and he automatically got comfortable with the nem and hosted.