Anemone

jresha · 05-22-2007, 11:25 AM

Can someone suggest a good type of anemone to get with a clown fish? I would like to have a good combination of the two, and I trust people here more than I trust the people in the shops. Please only offer POSITIVE advice. I don't want to hear that the worst thing to get is a clown fish and an anemone.
Thanks.

Alexxn · 05-22-2007, 11:30 AM

How long has your tank been up for ?

**Chiefmcfuz** · 05-22-2007, 11:37 AM

I would say this about getting an anemone. First and foremost you need an established tank I would say about a year running with pristine water conditions. Next is good lighting, most anemone's want good strong light. Also keep in mind that you are going to have to anemone proof any powerheads you may have to make sure the anemone does nto get sucked up chopped up and spit out (this will foul your tank). Anemone's are tricky and ca look great one second and be dead the next and when they die they foul a tank very quickly. Anemone's also move around until they find a spot they like, usually not the spot you want them in LOL they can be difficult LOL.

Lastly I can say that getting a clown to host an anemone is touchy, it may never actually happen, my percs host a mushroom, my clarkiis used to host a colt coral. Keep this all in mind.

**Deanos** · 05-22-2007, 11:38 AM

What species of clown & what size tank?

jresha · 05-22-2007, 12:47 PM

You have all just made this very easy for me. I have decided NOT to go for the anemone yet, lol. My tank has not been up long enough and I had no idea how quickly the anemone could spoil the tank if things go wrong. I need a little more practice with my tank. Thank you all again for your help. I appreciate all of your honest, sincere advice.

scumonkey · 05-22-2007, 01:40 PM

Well in the future, if you want to be ready......
This linked info should answer ALL your questions about anemones and
their hosting fish!

http://www.carlosreef.com/AnemoneFAQ.pdf

**Chiefmcfuz** · 05-22-2007, 01:43 PM

That's a great PDF!!

jresha · 05-22-2007, 01:46 PM

WOW!! After just reading the first three pages, I see that this is an incredible reference for me. Thanks SCUMONKEY!!

05-22-2007, 11:25 AM	#1
jresha Becky and Joe's Tank Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Manhattan Posts: 26 Reefer Ratings: (0) Friends: (0)	Anemone Can someone suggest a good type of anemone to get with a clown fish? I would like to have a good combination of the two, and I trust people here more than I trust the people in the shops. Please only offer POSITIVE advice. I don't want to hear that the worst thing to get is a clown fish and an anemone. Thanks.

05-22-2007, 11:30 AM	#2
Alexxn Fun in the Sun ! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: S Florida Posts: 408 Reefer Ratings: (10) Friends: (2)	How long has your tank been up for ? __________________ Gone , but very successful, 58 Gal Reef tank, 29 Gal DIY sump, Aquactinics fixture, dual 175W 10K Ushio, 2 T5 Giesmann Actinic Plus, Icecap 175 W ballast Bubble King Mini 180, Eheim 1262 return, Reef Fanatic ATO, RK2, One Percula AND One Oscellaris clownfish, 2 Anthias, Diamond Gobie, Blackcap Basslet....assorted Zoos and Soft Corals http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/...formation.html http://www.saltwatercritters.com/58g_oceanic

05-22-2007, 11:37 AM	#3
Chiefmcfuz Big Nosed Lazy Reef Dummy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 11,966 Reefer Ratings: (21) Friends: (31)	I would say this about getting an anemone. First and foremost you need an established tank I would say about a year running with pristine water conditions. Next is good lighting, most anemone's want good strong light. Also keep in mind that you are going to have to anemone proof any powerheads you may have to make sure the anemone does nto get sucked up chopped up and spit out (this will foul your tank). Anemone's are tricky and ca look great one second and be dead the next and when they die they foul a tank very quickly. Anemone's also move around until they find a spot they like, usually not the spot you want them in LOL they can be difficult LOL. Lastly I can say that getting a clown to host an anemone is touchy, it may never actually happen, my percs host a mushroom, my clarkiis used to host a colt coral. Keep this all in mind. __________________ Brendan "So this is how liberty dies, With thunderous applause" Padme Amidala in "Revenge of the Sith" My reef tank 24 gallon Aquapod

05-22-2007, 11:38 AM	#4
Deanos Moderator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bronx, NY 10475 Posts: 12,061 Reefer Ratings: (97) Friends: (17)	What species of clown & what size tank? __________________ Need help or have a question? Click the avatar below:

05-22-2007, 01:43 PM	#7
Chiefmcfuz Big Nosed Lazy Reef Dummy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 11,966 Reefer Ratings: (21) Friends: (31)	That's a great PDF!! __________________ Brendan "So this is how liberty dies, With thunderous applause" Padme Amidala in "Revenge of the Sith" My reef tank 24 gallon Aquapod

05-22-2007, 12:47 PM	#5
jresha Becky and Joe's Tank Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Manhattan Posts: 26 Reefer Ratings: (0) Friends: (0)	You have all just made this very easy for me. I have decided NOT to go for the anemone yet, lol. My tank has not been up long enough and I had no idea how quickly the anemone could spoil the tank if things go wrong. I need a little more practice with my tank. Thank you all again for your help. I appreciate all of your honest, sincere advice.

05-22-2007, 01:40 PM	#6
scumonkey Goniopora isn't VD! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: hells kitchen Posts: 995 Reefer Ratings: (21) Friends: (1)	Well in the future, if you want to be ready...... This linked info should answer ALL your questions about anemones and their hosting fish! http://www.carlosreef.com/AnemoneFAQ.pdf

05-22-2007, 01:46 PM	#8
jresha Becky and Joe's Tank Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Manhattan Posts: 26 Reefer Ratings: (0) Friends: (0)	WOW!! After just reading the first three pages, I see that this is an incredible reference for me. Thanks SCUMONKEY!!

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