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dobz55 · 11-12-2006, 04:59 PM

Morning all,

if I am setting up an FOWLR tank do I require a marine blue glow light or is the power glo(white) sufficient, I will hopefully have an Anemone in the tank as well

**Ninong** · 11-12-2006, 05:46 PM

Lighting is really not a concern with most fish. You are free to pretty much suit yourself when it comes to lighting a FOWLR tank.

However, an anemone is an entirely different matter. All ten of the clownfish-hosting sea anemones require substantial light, more than what normal output fluorescents provide. And it also means it's no longer a FOWLR tank.

P.S. -- Check out this article on the care of anemones.

dobz55 · 11-12-2006, 06:36 PM

Thanks Ninong,
the articule was very interesting, i guess i was under the mis conception that a clown fish needs an Anemone,I would I guess still like to try and keep one , but as with all my questions here I am very very new to marine aquriums have had fresh water (african Cyclids etc) for 15 years and I am open to advise and help, so if you feel it is un neccesary then I shall avoid it

11-12-2006, 04:59 PM	#1
dobz55 Citizen Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 171	Lights Morning all, if I am setting up an FOWLR tank do I require a marine blue glow light or is the power glo(white) sufficient, I will hopefully have an Anemone in the tank as well

11-12-2006, 05:46 PM	#2
Ninong Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Louisiana Posts: 20,317	Lighting is really not a concern with most fish. You are free to pretty much suit yourself when it comes to lighting a FOWLR tank. However, an anemone is an entirely different matter. All ten of the clownfish-hosting sea anemones require substantial light, more than what normal output fluorescents provide. And it also means it's no longer a FOWLR tank. P.S. -- Check out this article on the care of anemones. __________________ Ninong

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11-12-2006, 06:36 PM	#3
dobz55 Citizen Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 171	Thanks Ninong, the articule was very interesting, i guess i was under the mis conception that a clown fish needs an Anemone,I would I guess still like to try and keep one , but as with all my questions here I am very very new to marine aquriums have had fresh water (african Cyclids etc) for 15 years and I am open to advise and help, so if you feel it is un neccesary then I shall avoid it

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