new reef setup

[aquanovice]

I am interested in adding an anemone to my tank but am uncertain which kind is best for me. Any suggestions or do's and don't I should know before adding any to my tank
1 Puedochromis (pink and yelloe)
1 Banded Coral Shrimp
2 Clowns
?# turbo snails
?# red and blue hermit crabs
1 brittle star
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[predator]

Well, I have a few questions and then I can definately help you out. What kind of lighting do you have? How long has your tank been set up? And how big is your tank?

 

[aquanovice]

55 gallon tank
looking at pc lighting
tank has been up for 18 months

 

[jacksonpt]

It's not that I don't want to help you... but there's a lot you need to know before even considering an anemone. Their survival rates beyond 6 months is very very low in home aquariums. They are very tough to keep for long periods of time becuase the seem to react soooo slowly... by the time they look unhealthy, it's too late.
Do a search on the board for anemone, bubble tip, bta, or carpet anemone (they are some of the more popular anemones), and read everything you possibly can. Then read it again. Once you have better knowledge of anemones, then you can make an educated decision about whether or not your tank is a good place for one.

 

[volitan]

I suggest if you get onr to go with a bubble tip, they seem to be the hardiest, and least aggressive. I've had mine for over a year now, and in that time he's been sucked into the powerhead cone twice (getting a great looking "trim"), and put up with a very abusive, oversized tomato clown. If you get one, I would definitely recommend getting the pc's you said you were "looking" at first. They need strong lighting.