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09/11/2017, 09:48 PM | #1 |
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anemone in 14 gallon biocube
I have started the process of researching anemones. I know they arent easy to keep and that they can be very sensative to tank parameters,they can roam and sting other corals,get caught in powerheads,amongst other issues. But I got the fever to own one if possible in my tank?one issue I can see is lighting in the coralife biocube.i like the bta and am researching others.What kind would the forum suggest if any? is it even a reality? my main concern is the health of the animal and that its happy in its enviorment,are there other options? I am planning to add the extra led strip to the lighting.Any thoughts,concerns, ideas are all welcome!
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09/11/2017, 09:57 PM | #2 |
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I had a 13.5 gallon Fluval Evo. I was very hesitant about adding even the smallest host anemones. It might be possible but it's not something I'd do myself or recommend to others. Since I really like clowns and anemones I upgraded to a larger tank. The smallest tank size I'd be comfortable with would be 20+gallons for a BTA or H. Malu.
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You could consider a rock flower anemone or a mini carpet nem because they are smaller and hardier than other nems.
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I assume that you want clownfish and a host anemone correct? Then mini carpet and rock flower anemone won't work. There are people having btas in smaller tanks like yours without a problem. It all depends on your tank maintaining habit. But it's very possible that your bta wil out grow your tank some day and your tank will be filled up with just tentacles... I agree with above, get a 20 gallon+ , it will work perfectly fine with a bta and clownfish in there.
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Yes, the maxi-mini carpet would be a good choice. And you could keep a flower anemone in that size along with the maxi-mini. Those two species seem to coexist fine, though they don't like to actually touch one another. They wouldn't "take over" your tank and would do fine assuming you keep your water parameters in check and provide good quality, reef lighting.
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09/12/2017, 07:51 PM | #9 |
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Sorry for my false assumption. Ok so then yes I would suggest rock flower and mini carpet anemones. They are great anemones and looking awesome.
One thing for mini/maxi carpet. There are some people reported that mini carpet ate their clownfish. They are very sticky and stringy. Rock flower anemone will be safer to the fish based on those reports. Just a little note to that. Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk |
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Mostly you are going to be fine. Just keep an eye on their interaction.
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I know you probably have the anemone in your tank already but yes I would suggest that but maxi mini are hardy they will stay put quickly. I didn't stop flow for my carpet, Btas, they did fine.
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about 10days for new anemone
Hi all,just an update on my mini carpet anemone. Ive had loyd for about ten days now and hes doing awsome! How often should I feed him? So far I feed him a small peice if raw shrimp every two days,please let me know your thoughs or concern on my feeding schedule for him,but its looking great gepreen,red,some blue accents, id post a pic but for some reason when I try to send it says im offline which im obviously not,lol ill keep trying!
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Hi. What you are feeding it is more than enough. Can't wait to see your pictures!
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