What's a nice anemone to Start With

[adamc1303]

I just got my Metal Halides in last week and now it's finally time to get an Anemone and a clam. What is an easy to care for hardy anemone that will safe in a reef tank. The tank is a 90 gallon tank, the lighting is 2 x 250W 14000K HQI's.

 

[canisee2]

how old is the tank?

 

[adamc1303]

2 years one year as a reef

 

[alyssia]

If you have clowns I would get a bta.

 

[adamc1303]

Whats a BTA I have one tomato clown?

 

[eejay3]

Bubble Tip Anemone

 

[alyssia]

A bubble tip anemone. Clowns host those alot.

 

[adamc1303]

Do I acclimate it and then palce it in the tank in a specific spot like a coral? Or do I just drop it in and let it finds its way?

 

[alyssia]

Originally Posted by Adamc1303
Do I acclimate it and then palce it in the tank in a specific spot like a coral? Or do I just drop it in and let it finds its way?
Set it in gently. It will move to where it wants to be and may hide for a week or so at first.

 

[whitey_028]

Sebaes are cool too I like them also...

 

[canisee2]

get a bta

 

[adamc1303]

What about clams which one should I start with.

 

[adamc1303]

Also do BTA's or clams need to be spot fed?

 

[mryoung7]

Originally Posted by Adamc1303
Also do BTA's or clams need to be spot fed?
most people spot feed their bta's but they're not as needy as most other livestock. i spot feed mine about once a week. the anemone will move itself around the aquarium until it finds the spot it likes and then it will anchor itself.

 

[adamc1303]

Do clams need to be spot fed?

 

[adamc1303]

?

 

[patandlace]

Yes, spot feed clams phytoplankton. I feed mine twice a week.

 

[adamc1303]

Do you palce the clam in a specific area when introducing it to the tank or do they move around on their own?

 

[cncd11]

what do you use to feed the bta?

 

[alyssia]

Originally Posted by cncd11
what do you use to feed the bta?

I feed mine mysis, krill, and silverslides.