Originally posted by kcobain111
I was reading about Anemones and it said they were slighty poisonous. Does that hurt fish? Will it hurt other corals? I kind of like the Anemones because they are cheap but still look pretty good for some starters.
Actually, anemones are not for beginners...they require more intense lighting than some corals and absolutely pristine water conditions. PC lighting is considered pretty marginal...many would advise metal halides or no anemones.
They can and will hurt other corals should they decide to move.
Some species of anemones, such as carpets, are particularly large and "aggressive" if you will, potentially eating some fish. Others are not so likely to eat fish or inverts - shrimp, for example, commonly wander around on anemones with little harm.