cabrego April 30, 2010 Share April 30, 2010 Hi, I am looking to get a light for my standard 10g tank. I use the tank to raise my baby true perculas and one of my anemones has finally split a couple of times and one of the splits has moved to a rock that can be removed from the tank. So, I need a light that doesn't break the bank but is strong enough to keep a red BTA happy. Will a 20 inch 96 watt PC work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coral Hind April 30, 2010 Share April 30, 2010 If the bulb is not overly old and you run it for 12 hours you would be fine. Weekly feedings will help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grav May 1, 2010 Share May 1, 2010 I would say a 96w PC on a 10g tank would be way more than required for a BTA. Water quality is a different issue... :o) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltwaterworx May 1, 2010 Share May 1, 2010 9+ watts per gallon on a 10g....? Just stay on top of things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris- May 1, 2010 Share May 1, 2010 If nems travel, would it matter a whole lot as long as you dont have a 60w incandescent GE bulb? A nem can go where he wants, to the top, as long as the flow is not crazy up there. .......... Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabrego May 1, 2010 Author Share May 1, 2010 9+ watts per gallon on a 10g....? Just stay on top of things. You are going to have to be a bit more descriptive...Are you saying you think that is too much light? Right now I have a standard 17 watt florescent over my 10g. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabrego May 1, 2010 Author Share May 1, 2010 If anyone has a suggestions on a more suitable light please let me know! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coral Hind May 1, 2010 Share May 1, 2010 The old watts per gallon rule is not a good measure for the proper light to use. Just try the 96w light. If you see the anemone expanding and reaching for more light then you can increase the photo-period. If it stays small or seeks out shade you know to lower the photo-period. As it was mentioned, water quality and stability maybe more of an issue then light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabrego May 1, 2010 Author Share May 1, 2010 The old watts per gallon rule is not a good measure for the proper light to use. Just try the 96w light. If you see the anemone expanding and reaching for more light then you can increase the photo-period. If it stays small or seeks out shade you know to lower the photo-period. As it was mentioned, water quality and stability maybe more of an issue then light. Well another options is to get some sort of a nursery that I can put in my 90g display. The nursery could house the nem with the 6 baby clown fish I have. Do you guys know of anything that could keep everything contained? I have a mesh type breeding nursery but I would not trust it to keep the clownfish contained because the open top is actually submerged and allows for the clown fish to escape. I know BRK has more even duty nursery type devices but they appear to be custom made... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coral Hind May 1, 2010 Share May 1, 2010 Couldn't you raise the top rim up so it is above the water line. I use the net ones too with a mag float. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabrego May 1, 2010 Author Share May 1, 2010 That is a good suggestion, will look in to that, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrendanG May 3, 2010 Share May 3, 2010 I've kept Multiple BTA's in your exact set up , 10gallon aquarium with a 20" Coralife 1x96w PC fixture. Your anemone will have more than adequate lighting requirements, but as other members have brought up before, keep close tabs on your water quality, and you should be just fine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabrego May 3, 2010 Author Share May 3, 2010 I've kept Multiple BTA's in your exact set up , 10gallon aquarium with a 20" Coralife 1x96w PC fixture. Your anemone will have more than adequate lighting requirements, but as other members have brought up before, keep close tabs on your water quality, and you should be just fine! Thanks for the tip, right now, I have it set as an all in one nano 'type' system. There is a relatively thin sand bed in the back with some cheato that really hasnt grown to much. I checked the paramters the other day and the nitrate was maybe 5-10, everything else was zero. Is there a another lighting option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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