ocean4life
Member
Hey Yall, simple question: What is a great, somewhat in-expensive begginer anemone fit for clownfish?
Begginer Anemone Suggestions?
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clownfisher
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alot of people have gotten a BTA but i bought a green long tentical anemone from the LFS. with in a month my clowns were were hosting it. it all depends on what you like
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mandolihn
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First and foremost, RESEARCH! Every clownfish is different to every anemone. Some may never host even though they are normally a good pair. Also, make sure you know what you are getting into when it comes to anemones and the equipment they need. They are all fairly finicky, and require very high water quality, good lighting, and good feeding. BTA's are one of the easier to take care of, and are one of the most common to actually split in captivity. Make sure though, whatever anemone you end up choosing, that it has a good natural color (isn't dyed) and isn't white as this is a sign of an unhealthy anemone that has gotten rid of all of it's algae.
meowzer
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Originally Posted by Mell
http:///forum/post/3269407
The foot of it is bright red though, does that matter? That's why I thought it was so pretty.
I always thought the red footed ones were condy anemones.....(haitian).....I also do not think there is an anemone suited for a beginner......anemones should NEVER go into a tank that is AT LEAST 6 months old...and paramters and lighting MUST be perfect
believe me.....I killed a few thinking I would be the one who could do it
http:///forum/post/3269407
The foot of it is bright red though, does that matter? That's why I thought it was so pretty.
I always thought the red footed ones were condy anemones.....(haitian).....I also do not think there is an anemone suited for a beginner......anemones should NEVER go into a tank that is AT LEAST 6 months old...and paramters and lighting MUST be perfect
believe me.....I killed a few thinking I would be the one who could do it
mell
Member
Yes, but they're end to end. I bought the tank from a dude at a hell of a steal because he was moving. He told me that he really wanted the coralife lunar lights, but they didn't make a fixture long enough to fit a 125, so he got 2 36 inch fixtures instead. Which I just picked them up and looked at them and I was confused. It looks like 4 bulbs cause they curve back around, but I guess it's actually 2 bulbs. Each 36 inch fixture has a 65 watt actinic bulb and a 10K watt daylight bulb...so 4 total.
meowzer
Moderator
For that size tank, you might want to look into metal halides.....I know a lot of people have T5's with corals and anemones.....but not sure what you would need for a 125G
....I'm thinking at least an 8 light fixture.....maybe post a question in the lighting section...list what you have...and what you want to keep in your size tank....and go from there....sorry 
mell
Member
I hear ya. I just hate to have to buy a whole new set up. I'm gonna get another set up for my 55 because the marineland on it now is just too loud and I'm probably gonna go metal halide on it. Thanks for your help though! I've still gotta make it up to Jenks to check out their aquarium!
mell
Member
I've got a LTA anemone in my 55 that's been thriving for almost a year, he's actually gotten huge! We got this new anemone for my clarkii in my 125 and he hosted to him within 5 minutes! But I'll keep an eye on the anemone and if it starts to look like it's not doing to well, I'll stick him at the other end of my 55 until I can get some metal halides. My 55's got some nice T5's, but if I'm gonna get another fixture...might as well go metal halide on it too!