Marron Clown/Anenome/Agressive Setup?

[psusocr1]

can i keep an anenome in my aggressive for my maroon clown that iw ill be adding in 3 weeks?
is this a bad idea? good idea?? will it work??
any help would be awesome, also im going to purchase him at about 4-5" so he will be pretty large

 

[bawood]

Well I'd say it depends on your tank and other livestock, but if the Anenome can't defend him self, then even with the clown he's in trouble.
Anenomes are pretty tough little buggers, remember they defend the clown from predators.

 

[psusocr1]

well my shark and ray never leave the bottom so there not a problem,,i have a kole tang and a foxface...dont think theyll bother it,,and other than the clownt hatt im adding next im getting a grouper and purple tang, thats all for my t ank
what do you guys think? and specifically what kind of anenome would work? how big? cause the maroon will be 4-5".. also i just ordered PC's for my tank.. 300 W

 

[mile_high]

I don't think you'll be able to keep an anemone with that much lighting in your tank.

 

[lion_crazz]

No, I also do not think an anemone will do well under that lighting. I have 270 watts of PC on my 210 and I know an anemone would not live in my tank. The light is not intense enough for one. That will probably be the problem in your tank too.
The clown may work though. It all depends on the size of your shark and your future grouper. What kind of grouper are you getting?

 

[psusocr1]

im probably gunna get an M. grouper, i think the clown will def. be alright with my shark etc. but i will scratch the anenome.. i was justw ondering what ic an get.. im going to get the PC's so i can mess with some shrooms and polyps, nothign big or exciting just a little experience qand some fun in my tank

 

[dischirm]

I have a RBTA under PC's that is doing ok, but I have 384 watts on a 65 gallon tank. My aggressive little Maroon clown keeps my Queen Angel and my Clown Trigger away from HIS anemone! So, if you can get enough lighting, then I would say GO FOR IT!

 

[ophiura]

The issue tends to be lighting and water quality. Anemones are not easy animals to keep - nor are they necessary for a clownfish. IMO, I would not try it.

 

[psusocr1]

Ophiuria,
you mean I shouldnt keep a clown? or just the anenome?
im confused?

 

[unleashed]

Originally Posted by psusocr1
Ophiuria,
you mean I shouldnt keep a clown? or just the anenome?
im confused?
the anenome . the shark may not be an issue for your anenome the ray might I have a 300 semi aggressive reef which does have a spotted bamboo shark he doesnt go near my seabae but my seabae anenome is about 8 inches below water surface Im also running 3 400 w MH and 4 110 VHO so im running 1640 W of lighting(dont ask what my elec bill is lol)ya dont wanna know

 

[psusocr1]

o.k so i order a 400W , 72" PC lighting system with 2, 12,000K bulbs , 2 Actinoc 03 blue bulbs, and 6 lunar lights..??
still not enough light for an anenome? whats it good for?

 

[reeftank27]

how deep is your tank and what kind of anenome are you talking about getting?

 

[psusocr1]

27"
and i have no clue i just want something if possible for the clown maybe... i dont know much about anenome types or anything

 

[reefiness]

how high is your rockwork?

 

[psusocr1]

my rockwork on the left side goes right ot the top of my t ank and on the right side 3/4 to the top..basically at the top

 

[lion_crazz]

The only problem with having PCs is that the tank is so deep. You cannot determine where the anemone is going to go. He may pick to stay on the bottom of the tank. In that large of a tank, I would say MH's are neccessary for the anemone because they will penetrate to the bottom very well.

 

[dexter]

If you do get the proper lighting for an anemone, I would suggest the BTA, as they are pretty darn hardy and my Maroon LOVES his! I have about 4.4 watts per gallon and my BTA and condi are doing better than ever -

(i'm looking into MH soon though)
Dxtr

 

[lion_crazz]

Originally Posted by Dexter
If you do get the proper lighting for an anemone, I would suggest the BTA, as they are pretty darn hardy and my Maroon LOVES his! I have about 4.4 watts per gallon and my BTA and condi are doing better than ever -

(i'm looking into MH soon though)
Dxtr
Yes, but I bet your tank is not 27" deep. It has less to do with wattage and more to do with intensity.

 

[psusocr1]

my tank is only 24" deep actually, i saw a cool looking really tall and long white stringy looking anenome under 2.5 watts per gallon of Pc and it was THRIVING...i cant rmemeber the exact name can someone help me out or tell me more?

 

[unleashed]

Originally Posted by psusocr1
my tank is only 24" deep actually, i saw a cool looking really tall and long white stringy looking anenome under 2.5 watts per gallon of Pc and it was THRIVING...i cant rmemeber the exact name can someone help me out or tell me more?
unfortunately you cant determine thriving anything from a LFS most specemines are kept in very inadequite set ups.they are not kept for long term so you will not normally see the ill effects of that improper housing does to them in the stores.I dont suggest keeping any anenome without MH,IMO