What light for 15 g with anemone/coral?

[Ro Bow]

Hi im going to have a 15g cube nano tank with a bubble tip anemone and some corals. Im looking for a cheap lighting option (under $50) that would be good. Thanks

 

[dimitrinivo]

Hi im going to have a 15g cube nano tank with a bubble tip anemone and some corals. Im looking for a cheap lighting option (under $50) that would be good. Thanks

tbh i dont know any $50 light that can grow a bubble tip anemone, maybe try a rock flower nem?

 

[TrevorL]

I agree with dimitrinivo a $50 dollar light, if you could even find one, will not grow a bubble tip anemone. Anemones are light hogs and your best bet is to save up to Atleast $150 for a light.

 

[Jekyl]

Hi im going to have a 15g cube nano tank with a bubble tip anemone and some corals. Im looking for a cheap lighting option (under $50) that would be good. Thanks

Welcome! Only option for that low of a price would be like a marsaqua or viparspectra black box LED. They are still going to be a bit more expensive. I also recommend you wait until the tank is around 9 months old and have some other corals doing well before trying a nem.

 

[Ro Bow]

Ok are there any anemones that clownfish like that could be ok under a $50 light? Thanks for your help

 

[Jekyl]

No. All anemone need decent lighting and stable water parameters. Some softies may be ok with low lighting.

 

[saltybees]

You could try a leather toadstool, doesn’t need as much light and can potentially host clowns.

 

[Ro Bow]

You could try a leather toadstool, doesn’t need as much light and can potentially host clowns.

Ok thanks