Is my marine (salt) aquarium lighting good enough for an anenome?

Question

Hi,

I just ordered a LITEMASTER 2000:

http://www.reefoctopus.com.au/v2/pub/products.cfm?range=65459B6C-FA08-408F-8BDCCB8E956B1130

I also ordered an anemone (Bubble-Tip), I need to know if this lighting could sustain the anemone?

Lighting Specs:

Product Size (mm): 595x72x93

Aquarium Length: 2 ft (610mm)

Power: 240v

Tubes: 2x T5HO 24W 55cm (one UV one white)

Installation: Clip-on, s***w-on sides or cable suspension.

I understand that Metal Halide aren't always required...

Answer 1

it should

and no u dont need the metal halide in this case it's just an idition for u lol

Answer 2

metal halides or T5 lighting, though Anemones eat food, they also take nutrients from sunlight....that is mimicked from halides or t5's....how many gallons is your tank?

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-08/dw...

this may help you better understand the way lighting works in a tank.

Answer 3

No it is not! anemones require strong  light to live. They will live a little while with your lights i would say anywhere to 3 to 6 months. You really should do alot of research on the care of anemones before u buy. Are they will slowly die without the proper environment and care.