Anemone compatability for Percs

chandler04

chandler04

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Im gonna get some percs soon, true or false, whatever, dont care. I want to know what the best anemone is for these guys, cuz I have had no luck in the past with mine. Do they like carpets? BTA's? RBTA's? Long tentacle? Thanks. This would go in a 30 gallon with some corals in the future. Also, lighting. Could I use VHO, or Metal Halide? Which is more expensive, which works better, and could I get a kit and work these into my old hood, or should I just buy a new hood althogether? THanx a bunch!!
 
droshi

droshi

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Carpet, Ritteri, Saddle, Bubble anemones will work. The easiest of the 3 I would say would be the Entacmaea quadricolor (bubble anemone).
Keep in mind this is only a guide as they may host in other anemones, but I believe that list is where they would host in naturally. Clowns will even sometimes host in a variety of corals.
Metal Halide is the most expensive type of lighting and IMO it is the best currently. It generates a lot of heat. There is a myraid of options available for MH lighting. You should check your budget and see. MH lighting is required for Carpet and Ritteri anemones IMO, I am not sure on the saddle, and the bubble is fine with some less. They should all be supplemented with additional feedings, some clowns will feed their anemones, but for an aquarium it is usually not enough.
Hope this helped, goodluck. Also remember an anemone is not required to keep clownfish, but you should keep in mind the light requirements for them if you choose to.
 
chandler04

chandler04

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I know it isnt required, but I would love to have them host an anemone. I heard of Bubble tips being the hardiest, so I might do that. Feed once a week, right? Also, know of any corals that they might host? Thanx!
 
viper_930

viper_930

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You can feed as much as three times a week. Once a week will be fine though. Clowns can host just about anything. I heard of clowns hosting hair algea! And at my LFS 2 clowns were hosting a little 1" shroom.
 
droshi

droshi

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Bubble anemones are not the most hardy, but for the desirable ones they are up there. They are still delicate organisms, be sure to take care.
 
chandler04

chandler04

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So I would be able to keep a bubble if I put 10,000 K bulbs in my PC's? I have a protein ksimmer, UV sterilizer, etc. Good wate flow. That should be enough, right? Thanx!
 
viper_930

viper_930

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10,000K bulbs or actinic, doesn't matter. Just make sure you have enough watts of it. How much do you have?
 
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