Please help the rookie!

[mr. puff]

I have asked elsewhere but gotten little response: I am considering getting a tank with Puffers and Triggers (amongst other aggressive fish), but also want some kind of invert (which I know are at risk with those guys). Are anemones (along with their Clown occopants) OK? If most crabs will end up as dinner, how do I keep the tank free of algae and other bad stuff??

 

[bang guy]

Hi Mr. Puff,
Anemone & Trigger compatability depends on the type of Trigger, same with Clownfish & Triggers. I suggest leaving Anemone until you have a bit more experience with saltwater tanks.
You might want to post this same question over in the aggressive forum. We have some really talented people in there.
Guy

 

[mr. puff]

Thanks, guy. I'm still in research mode, so I don't want to do anything hasty. I've posted in other forums, without too much response, but am realizing my options more and more.

 

[michaeltx]

like bang said its a tuff call but most anything that you add with puffers and trigger (like the clowns) they are going to see them as a meal. and the eating habits of the puffers and triggers I dont think an anemone will last all that long. the more aggressive the fish (in general) the messier the eater which can cause water quality issues for corals.
Mike

 

[mr. puff]

Bang guy, I just noticed that you're from WNY....where abouts? I moved to metro Detroit five years ago, but grew up in the Falls!

 

[bang guy]

I'm about 1.5 hours SE of the Falls.

 

[mr. puff]

Sounds like the Jamestown area, or at least near the PA border. I just thought it was cool to see someone from "home". I guess I'll do some more research Sunday while watching the Bills win!

 

[bang guy]

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