colo-60
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I have kept a 125 G. marine aquarium for over 8 years. Initially it was a fish tank. During the first year, I added a large live rock shelf across the entire back of the tank. I have slowly added several diffent invertabrates. (Brain Coral, Colt Coral, Grape Coral, Purple Grogorian) All have done fine and have grown significantly. Lighting is 6 watt/Gal. provided with power compact fixtures. The tank also supports 2 Percula Clowns (Several years old) 3 Damsels (varied ages), an Urchin, A Tomato Clown (all clowns seem to do fine togther), a Brittle Star, a Banded Shrimp, 4 hermit crabs (scarlet). I change 15% of the water every other week and monitor ion and calcium levels at least monthly. I use a reef filtration system with a large protien skimmer.
Now the question. After about two years, I added a Bubble Tip Anomone. I did fine for about 18 months then decreased in size and died. Since then I have tried several anomones of different varieties. Everytime I add an anomone the Tomato Clown adopts it with vigor. None of the additions have survied for more than a couple of weeks. This breaks my heart as: 1) I would love to have the beauty of an anomone in my tank, 2) I hate the loss of the livestock.
I would appreciate any hints as to what to look for.
Now the question. After about two years, I added a Bubble Tip Anomone. I did fine for about 18 months then decreased in size and died. Since then I have tried several anomones of different varieties. Everytime I add an anomone the Tomato Clown adopts it with vigor. None of the additions have survied for more than a couple of weeks. This breaks my heart as: 1) I would love to have the beauty of an anomone in my tank, 2) I hate the loss of the livestock.
I would appreciate any hints as to what to look for.
