What is the best anemone for 2 perculas?
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vampofvegas
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not sure a 20 gallon is quite big enough for an anemone..
Clowns in captivity dont need a host anemone to survive. Most of them are aqua cultured and dont even know what an anemone is.
My first 3 clowns did not accept it. But my last 2 finally jumped in one day. Luck of the draw.
Some anemones can get up to 20 inches in diameter.. so a 20 gallon is a bit small. Not to mention you need special lighting.
Clowns in captivity dont need a host anemone to survive. Most of them are aqua cultured and dont even know what an anemone is.
My first 3 clowns did not accept it. But my last 2 finally jumped in one day. Luck of the draw.
Some anemones can get up to 20 inches in diameter.. so a 20 gallon is a bit small. Not to mention you need special lighting.
lexluethar
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Originally Posted by VampOfVegas
http:///forum/post/2630480
not sure a 20 gallon is quite big enough for an anemone..
Clowns in captivity dont need a host anemone to survive. Most of them are aqua cultured and dont even know what an anemone is.
My first 3 clowns did not accept it. But my last 2 finally jumped in one day. Luck of the draw.
Some anemones can get up to 20 inches in diameter.. so a 20 gallon is a bit small. Not to mention you need special lighting.
+1
I totally agree, and 20 gallons is too small IMO.
http:///forum/post/2630480
not sure a 20 gallon is quite big enough for an anemone..
Clowns in captivity dont need a host anemone to survive. Most of them are aqua cultured and dont even know what an anemone is.
My first 3 clowns did not accept it. But my last 2 finally jumped in one day. Luck of the draw.
Some anemones can get up to 20 inches in diameter.. so a 20 gallon is a bit small. Not to mention you need special lighting.
+1
I totally agree, and 20 gallons is too small IMO.
dave c.
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I agree that Percula's will host with some strange animals. I have them going to a Stichodactyla haddoni carpet, a Heteractis magnifica, and even to large feather dusters. They also like Goniopora corals, which I try to discourage although mine haven't seemed to harm them, so far. I have been told they can, however.
You can keep 2 clowns and anemone display in twenty, but constant monitoring would be a must.
Chemistry changes can come awfully quick in even twice that amount of water.
Good luck.
You can keep 2 clowns and anemone display in twenty, but constant monitoring would be a must.
Chemistry changes can come awfully quick in even twice that amount of water.
Good luck.
lexluethar
Active Member
Originally Posted by Dave C.
http:///forum/post/2635324
I agree that Percula's will host with some strange animals. I have them going to a Stichodactyla haddoni carpet, a Heteractis magnifica, and even to large feather dusters. They also like Goniopora corals, which I try to discourage although mine haven't seemed to harm them, so far. I have been told they can, however.
You can keep 2 clowns and anemone display in twenty, but constant monitoring would be a must.
Chemistry changes can come awfully quick in even twice that amount of water.
Good luck.
Its not only about water chemistry and the fact that smaller tanks can have larger swings in a shorter period of time, it is also a matter of space. IF your anemone is healthy it will grow to probably over a foot in diameter, which would take over your entire tank.
http:///forum/post/2635324
I agree that Percula's will host with some strange animals. I have them going to a Stichodactyla haddoni carpet, a Heteractis magnifica, and even to large feather dusters. They also like Goniopora corals, which I try to discourage although mine haven't seemed to harm them, so far. I have been told they can, however.
You can keep 2 clowns and anemone display in twenty, but constant monitoring would be a must.
Chemistry changes can come awfully quick in even twice that amount of water.
Good luck.
Its not only about water chemistry and the fact that smaller tanks can have larger swings in a shorter period of time, it is also a matter of space. IF your anemone is healthy it will grow to probably over a foot in diameter, which would take over your entire tank.
spanko
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perfectdark
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Originally Posted by Shea1988
http:///forum/post/2631236
That's what I was worried about. I've got the lighting so a local aqutics fish store owner told me to use a BTA or carpet anemone.
Hearing this advice from your LFS I would also be weary about your lights, what are they? Carpet anemones grow many many more times larger than bubble tip anemones and are far more preditory too. This IMO was poor advice...
http:///forum/post/2631236
That's what I was worried about. I've got the lighting so a local aqutics fish store owner told me to use a BTA or carpet anemone.
Hearing this advice from your LFS I would also be weary about your lights, what are they? Carpet anemones grow many many more times larger than bubble tip anemones and are far more preditory too. This IMO was poor advice...
rod buehle
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Originally Posted by PerfectDark
http:///forum/post/2635710
Hearing this advice from your LFS I would also be weary about your lights, what are they? Carpet anemones grow many many more times larger than bubble tip anemones and are far more preditory too. This IMO was poor advice...
Well, it depends. I would not recommend an S. gigantea to a beginner or to anyone that has to ask "which anemone.." because they are very difficult anemones to care for, but an s. gigantea is a natural host. They are not nearly as predatory as say the S. hadoni (which is not a natural host for percs) and they dont get as large. In fact my 8 year old BTA takes up more room that my 14 year gigantea.
All that being said, the only anemone that I would recommend to someone that asks, would be a captive raised/split BTA even though its not a natural host for percs. I have many BTAs hosting percs.
http:///forum/post/2635710
Hearing this advice from your LFS I would also be weary about your lights, what are they? Carpet anemones grow many many more times larger than bubble tip anemones and are far more preditory too. This IMO was poor advice...
Well, it depends. I would not recommend an S. gigantea to a beginner or to anyone that has to ask "which anemone.." because they are very difficult anemones to care for, but an s. gigantea is a natural host. They are not nearly as predatory as say the S. hadoni (which is not a natural host for percs) and they dont get as large. In fact my 8 year old BTA takes up more room that my 14 year gigantea.
All that being said, the only anemone that I would recommend to someone that asks, would be a captive raised/split BTA even though its not a natural host for percs. I have many BTAs hosting percs.
perfectdark
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Originally Posted by Shea1988
http:///forum/post/2638805
I have a 24" double linear strip light with a 65 watt true actinic 03 blue and 65 watt 10,000K daylight compact flourescent lamps and that's still not enough light for an anemone?!?!
no.... its not the amount of wattage you have, its the type of light, coupled with height of tank and then wattage. Yours are the least intense and unsuitable for anemones.
http:///forum/post/2638805
I have a 24" double linear strip light with a 65 watt true actinic 03 blue and 65 watt 10,000K daylight compact flourescent lamps and that's still not enough light for an anemone?!?!
no.... its not the amount of wattage you have, its the type of light, coupled with height of tank and then wattage. Yours are the least intense and unsuitable for anemones.