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Old 12-29-2015, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Breeing View Post
Thanks, yes i was thinking 75 watt as well, I just had a 50 watt lying around which i only used a very short time so figured i'd give it a go! But will go with a 75 watt instead- best be on the safe side!

I've scene a lot of youtube videos with beautiful healthy corals, anemones and such with what looks like stock lighting for this system. I wonder if they placed LED strips in the hood as well?
Good luck on your new hobby. Glad to see more interest on the "Nano Tank Talk".

I'm sure the JBJ nano cube will work out for you (I prefer a rimless tank myself), but agree with 'PithyArtifact' that you will likely need to upgrade lighting if you want to raise anemones. However, you probably want to start slow and let your tank cycle before getting carried away with any fish or corals. Also suggest letting your tank mature before trying to raise an anemone, say 6 months to a year. If you're a beginner, I suggest keeping it simple. Don't bother with a lot of chemicals or tests, just do weekly water changes and run some carbon like Chemi-Pure (maybe some more experienced reefers will offer up some advice).

I've run an Innovative Marine 8 gal tank for about 1.5 years and only now upgrading the lighting because my anemone looks a little pale.
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