Mini Carpet Anems

[contraband629]

Are mini carpets reef safe? I got a local reefer offering me them for a pretty good price. I was worried the fish that normally hang out at the rocks might become lunch (yellow watchman and scooter blenny).

 

[chaseter]

I don't think mini nems will be able to eat any fish larger than themself so that list is pretty limited! Mini carpets are so small so I don't think there is any issue. If you have a pico tank then the goby might be angry that his roosting spot is taken but I don't think they will eat any of your fish.

 

[contraband629]

Alright, taking the plunge then. Lets see how this goes.

 

[black cobra]

Mine is a little bigger than a quarter but he acts just like a full size carpet. its fun to watch him engulf his food (small shrimp chunk or silverside piece) without the worry of your tank fish getting eaten

 

[bang guy]

Sticholodactyla tapetum are true Carpet Anemone so if a small fish like a Clown Goby or Neon Goby makes a mistake there is a good chance they will be consumed. If a large fish gets stuck it would be very unpleasant for the fish but the Anemone will eventually let go.

 

[lol]

Awesome pic Bang Guy. That's neat, I never really thought about a mini carpet eating mini fish. Good point.