beginner's anemone??

fgcu14

Member
what is a good beginner's anemone? Also what is minimum lighting? I just got 2 false percs and I want to get them an anemone! My tank is a 46 bow.
2 false pecs, 4 damsels, lawnmower blenny.
 

rcdude1990

Active Member
ppl say not to get an anenome until ur tankis at least 6 months old
but on the other hand
i didnt no about this so i went on and got a free bubble tip anenome(it was free but its small) i got it like 4 weeks ago and its still alive!

and last week i got a PTA since the bubble tip was to small for my clowns and its still alive 2
how old is ur tank?
r all ur parameters good?
wat kinda lightin do u have now?
i have t-5 lighting on my 55 gallon
 

fgcu14

Member
my lighting is bad, basic floresent, looking to upgrade though. I dont think my budget will allow MH looking more at PC's what size would be good? peramiters are great! tank is about 3 months old
 

rcdude1990

Active Member
jus measure the top of ur tank and thatll b ur size
mine is 36"
if u have enough for MH then get them but i heard u need to get a chiller
r there corals in the tank, r u planing on gettin corals?
i got t-5's and i love them i never done MH cause u need to buy a chille for them
but first get the new light, wait 2 weeks and then add an anenome
good luck
 

puffer32

Active Member
You need some pretty strong PC lighting to keep anenomes. So since you are upgrading, why not go with MH or T5's?
 

reef diver

Active Member
JMO PC's are great, , and the 6 month rule only applies if ur having new tank syndrome, with lots of algal and cyano outbreaks, so far ive gotten over those, and only have a small diatom problem, ny BTA is starting to darken with extra zooxanthealle
ppl say not to get an anenome until ur tankis at least 6 months old
but on the other hand
i didnt no about this so i went on and got a free bubble tip anenome(it was free but its small) i got it like 4 weeks ago and its still alive!
and last week i got a PTA since the bubble tip was to small for my clowns and its still alive 2
how old is ur tank?
r all ur parameters good?
wat kinda lightin do u have now?
i have t-5 lighting on my 55 gallon
askleaskejakauf, bad idea puttin 2 diff secies of anemones together, CHEMICAL WARFARE, it will kill off your bta the purple tentacle, anemones grow fast, so be patient
 
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