Anemone Question...

[hanzo26]

I have a couple bubble anemones in my 55 gal tank, but they don't do very well. Actually, one died because I guess it killed itself by turning upside down. I don't understand why they are not doing well because my water is perfect, i bought a aqualight system and I fed them frozen krill like every other day. The tank has only been up for 3 months, but everything else is fine. I only have about 25 lbs of LR, maybe I need more so the anemones have an ideal place to live, i don't know... Can anyone help me or give me some advice???

 

[bigarn]

IMO it's to soon to have any anemones, they need an established mature tank. I don't know about your lighting, but I wouldn't go with anything less than MH.

 

[hanzo26]

how long would you recommend having a tank established before having any anemones?

 

[bigarn]

Originally Posted by Hanzo26
how long would you recommend having a tank established before having any anemones?
IMO ... at least 1 year.

 

[hanzo26]

wow, ok. what would the aquarium have in it a year from now that it doesn't have currently? (i.e. that makes it a "mature" aquarium)

 

[bigarn]

Originally Posted by Hanzo26
wow, ok. what would the aquarium have in it a year from now that it doesn't have currently? (i.e. that makes it a "mature" aquarium)
Prolonged proven stableization (sp) of parameters and the success rate of other critters. They need almost pristine water conditions to thrive.