I recently bought a Rose Bubble Anemone and a Maroon Clown Fish from the LFS. What I found when I brought the 2 home was I had gotten a hitchhiker with the Rose Bubble Anemone it was a Tomato Clown. The 2 Clowns are now trying to share the Rose Bubble Anemone they do not seem to be fighting just both are trying to fit into it and it’s a bit small at the moment. The Rose Bubble Anemone has moved it’s self next to my Green Bubble Corel and seems to be content at the moment, but the Rose Bubble Anemone has close its self toady like into a round ball. 1. My concern is will the Rose Bubble Anemone be ok next to the Green Bubble Coral? 2. Will the 2 Clowns some how hurt the Rose Bubble Anemone? I will try to attach the photo also.
Rose Bubble and 2 Clowns
- Thread starter Allaen
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Hi Allaen and :welcome:
I'm not an anemone guy (I've only had one and that was over 10 years ago) but I'll offer what I can until someone more helpful can chime in... :wink:
In the pic the second clown looks like a Clarkii to me, not a Tomato. I wouldn't expect those two to get along forever unless it's a large tank and they pick spots well away from each other.
As for the anemone vs. coral neighbors, I'd be more concerned about the corals. I'd keep an eye on them - if they start battling you'll have to move one or the other.
If the clowns are harassing it, that's probably not helping it get acclimated to your system. Some clowns can be pretty rough on anemones.
How long has it been in the tank? Can you describe your setup a bit more?
I'm not an anemone guy (I've only had one and that was over 10 years ago) but I'll offer what I can until someone more helpful can chime in... :wink:
In the pic the second clown looks like a Clarkii to me, not a Tomato. I wouldn't expect those two to get along forever unless it's a large tank and they pick spots well away from each other.
As for the anemone vs. coral neighbors, I'd be more concerned about the corals. I'd keep an eye on them - if they start battling you'll have to move one or the other.
If the clowns are harassing it, that's probably not helping it get acclimated to your system. Some clowns can be pretty rough on anemones.
How long has it been in the tank? Can you describe your setup a bit more?
TANK SET UP
50 Gal Tank; 100 Sea Clone Protein Skimmer; 2 Power Heads; Magnum Pro Bio Wheel and Canister Filter; about 15lbs of live rock; 250 watt EBO Jager Heater; 260 Watt Aqualight; and about 1 in of crushed coral in the bottom.
Corals
A fragment of some type of Palm tree coral if someone could please ID for me; Flower Pot Coral; Star Pulp; Green Bubble Coral.
Anemones
Rose Bubble Anemone;
Fish
Lawnmower Blenny; Blue Hippo Tang; Clarkii Clown; Gold Strip Maroon Clown; Yellow Tail Damsel; Stripe Damsel.
Some type of wrom if someone could ID also please.
Chemicals Used
Kent Marine Liquid Calcium
Kent Marine Essentials
Kent Marine Pro Buffer dkh
Food
Kent Marine Zooplex
Nutra Fin Max Compete Marine Fish Food
DTs Live Marine Phytoplankton
50 Gal Tank; 100 Sea Clone Protein Skimmer; 2 Power Heads; Magnum Pro Bio Wheel and Canister Filter; about 15lbs of live rock; 250 watt EBO Jager Heater; 260 Watt Aqualight; and about 1 in of crushed coral in the bottom.
Corals
A fragment of some type of Palm tree coral if someone could please ID for me; Flower Pot Coral; Star Pulp; Green Bubble Coral.
Anemones
Rose Bubble Anemone;
Fish
Lawnmower Blenny; Blue Hippo Tang; Clarkii Clown; Gold Strip Maroon Clown; Yellow Tail Damsel; Stripe Damsel.
Some type of wrom if someone could ID also please.
Chemicals Used
Kent Marine Liquid Calcium
Kent Marine Essentials
Kent Marine Pro Buffer dkh
Food
Kent Marine Zooplex
Nutra Fin Max Compete Marine Fish Food
DTs Live Marine Phytoplankton
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Sorry to hear about your coral. That is one of the dangers of having an anemone in a mixed reef tank. If they wander they tend to leave a wake of destruction. 
By the pics it looks like you have some problem algaes - most likely due to elevated nutrient levels. IMO your setup will make it difficult to maintain good water quality over time (more on that later). Have you tested basic water parameters lately (ie. ammonia, nitrate, pH, temp, etc.)? I'm guessing that might be part of the issue with your anemone - water quality. IMO your lighting is borderline for keeping an anemone as well. How old is the setup?
FWIW, canister filters and crushed coral substrates are generally avoided on modern reef tanks. They require very frequent cleaning because they trap detritus. Without frequent cleaning the detritus will decompose and cause water quality issues which in turn leads to problems with nuisance algaes and coral/anemone health. The vast majority of reefers today prefer powerful protein skimmers (do a search on the SeaClone - I think you'll find it does not fall in this category), strong circulation and live rock/sand as their primary filtration. For most, the latter method provides better water quality with less maintenance.
BTW, a Hippo Tang is not a good choice for a 50 gallon tank as they grow large and need a lot of swimming room. They also eat a lot and produce a lot of waste which is tough to manage in a small tank. Also, the damsels will likely get aggressive as they mature and cause problems (if they haven't started already).
Not trying to rain on your parade, just offering my opinion. :wink:
HTH
By the pics it looks like you have some problem algaes - most likely due to elevated nutrient levels. IMO your setup will make it difficult to maintain good water quality over time (more on that later). Have you tested basic water parameters lately (ie. ammonia, nitrate, pH, temp, etc.)? I'm guessing that might be part of the issue with your anemone - water quality. IMO your lighting is borderline for keeping an anemone as well. How old is the setup?
FWIW, canister filters and crushed coral substrates are generally avoided on modern reef tanks. They require very frequent cleaning because they trap detritus. Without frequent cleaning the detritus will decompose and cause water quality issues which in turn leads to problems with nuisance algaes and coral/anemone health. The vast majority of reefers today prefer powerful protein skimmers (do a search on the SeaClone - I think you'll find it does not fall in this category), strong circulation and live rock/sand as their primary filtration. For most, the latter method provides better water quality with less maintenance.
BTW, a Hippo Tang is not a good choice for a 50 gallon tank as they grow large and need a lot of swimming room. They also eat a lot and produce a lot of waste which is tough to manage in a small tank. Also, the damsels will likely get aggressive as they mature and cause problems (if they haven't started already).
Not trying to rain on your parade, just offering my opinion. :wink:
HTH
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