Bubble tip anemone lighting help

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I have 48" T5-HO 54Wx4 will this be enough light to keep a bubble tip anemone? I want to get a bta. I have a maxi mini anemone that is doing well in over a year under my lighting.
 
Yea, you'll be fine with that lighting.
 
What size tank?
Does the unit have individual reflectors?
 
Make sure to cover your powerheads. They like to roam for several weeks trying to find a spot they like. I had a 175g and mine did a tour from one end to the other...at one point I noticed something out of the corner of my eye and looked over to see it flying across the tank in the current.
 
LOL...BTA's also have a "mind" of their own. as soon as you put it in it'll be on the move. Once it finds the right flow / light that it likes it'll settle down.
 
what kind of powerheads do you have? most have foam filters that fit around them the prevent that from happening. Also, do you have many corals? If so, you may lose a few becuase it'll sting them as it moves around. I just started a new tank and am putting one in before I get stocked up on corals.
 
Not sure if koralia makes the foam covers but i've heard people buy the covers for vortechs and they fit or you may have to use a rubberband to keep it secure.
 
This my maxi mini anemone spawning (last night)
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