Corals and Anenomes?????

[laudluvr]

I have a simple question.
If anenomes move around and can kill corals, how can you get a good match for a tank? I would love both in my tanks, but definitely would choose corals first and foremost.
Thanks

 

[nerdy]

I am not sure the proper answer but I know that some carpet anenomes (in my experience) move around quite a bit!

 

[johnl]

I have pink tips anemones in my tank with corals initialy they move around till finding a pemanent spot they didint hurt my corals
John

 

[nicky1.8t]

hiya i had a condy and i liked it my maroon clown hosted to it but i had to get rid of the clown it was to big and knocked some of my corals and my corals are worth alot more than my clown, but i miss my clown he was really big and cool my lfs still has him . well any way the condy was good he did not move at all while i had the clown but as soon as it was gone it started moving around my tank and stinging my corals. so it is gone. but imo they arent to expensive so try them out. as long as you can return them to your lfs heres a pic of mine

 

[laudluvr]

Nicky, that is an awesome specimen!! Killer color.
Does anyone know if it is normal for an anenome to move around after the host clownfish leaves it? Or was this a coincidence?
I am thinking that maybe I should start with an anenome and let him find his place in the tank and then place corals ensure their safety.
Anyone else have ideas or info?

 

[lobstergrabber]

Hey Laudluvr. I would skip the anemone. I have one I wish I could get out but he is hooked on good and I cannot get him to let go without fear of killing it.(just a cheapie) If you want some thing that looks cool check out a big frogspawn. Midway to upper levels in your tank with your lights it should be good. I bought a branching hammer and although I have only had it a little while it seems to love its new home and they are similar. I also bought a nice hairy mushroom specimen that would make a great host if I had a clown. My uncle just posted a pic of his clown in his hammer you might look for that to get an idea.
Rich