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Too much light for an anemone?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Tony L., Dec 22, 2014.

  1. Tony L.

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    Is there such a thing? I know that you can burn out corals under light that is too intense; does this hold true for anemones as well? I just got a bubble tip, (about 3" in diameter) a few days ago that is doing fine thus far. I'm running two AI Hydra 52s over the 90 gal display suspended about 11" off the water's surface. Am I going to fry him if I have the lights set to 100%?
     
  2. Roman Experienced Reefkeeper

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    90%seems kinda high for me already. Do you have any other corals in your tank.
     
  3. Tony L.

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    Nope. Just the bubble tip and fish at this point
     
  4. Blaze

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    I run 2 AI SOL Blues about 10 inches from the water surface over a 60 gallon with both blues set on 100% and whites on 60%. I have SPS, LPS, Softies and a RBTA and everything loves it! My RBTA is also at the top of the tank.
     
  5. MXC207 Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    I run my sols and vegas around 90%.
     
  6. blackx-runner Administrator Website Team Leadership Team

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    I would think an anemone would move if it was not happy with the lighting. Crawl into a dark hole or a shady spot. If it is out and looks good I would say just let it be.
     

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