Adequate Lighting for E. quadricolor

[Hypostomus]

I've only been able to find one recommendation on lighting for the "hardiest" of anemones, so I'm going to throw this up here and hope to get some additional information.

Would 130w PCs (http://www.aquarium-supply.biz/ordering/lighting_Aqualight_pc.html -- it's the 30" dual-strip mentioned toward the bottom) work on a 20g (30"x12"x13") for the bubble-tip anemone? After reading the articles here about them I would hate to get one only to have it shrivel up and die, as seems to happen to many. Thanks for any help. =)

 

[tangir1]

I don't think that's enough, but it is probably the best you can do for a 20 gal...

 

[Hypostomus]

Oh.

Oh well. :/

 

[tangir1]

It is possibly overkill for a 20 gal, but you can look into 175W MH or a 250W ones... I know, and it is why I stay away from anemone.

 

[Anonymous]

I think a 150 watt DE pendant would do the trick.

 

[Len]

Hmmm, while halides are definitely the way to go, I personally think that 130W of PCs is sufficient. I've kept a BTA under 220W over a 40 gallon breeder, so it's not far off from 130W over a 20 gallon. If you fear it's not receiving enough nutrition, you can choose to feed it meaty foods once or twice a week. The color might not be as brilliant as you'd like under the PCs.