First anemone advice.

John Hamilton · 05-09-2006, 04:51 PM

I have a Maroon Clownfish and was wondering what would be a good, beginners, safe anemone to get?

The tank is 175 BF with about 2500gph and 384 watts of lighting. My list of livestock include (Potters, Flame, Eibli, Lemon Peel, Rusty, and Coral Beauty) Dwarf Angels, Sixline Wrasse, Bicolor Blenny, Mandrin Goby, Spotted Hawk, Barbanded Goby, two Emerald Crabs, Green Chromis, Figi Damsels, Yellowtail Damsels, Royal Gramma, and a Grass Eel. Also lots of live rock.

**Ninong** · 05-09-2006, 06:44 PM

The best host anemone for captivity is Entacmaea quadricolor (Bubble Tip Anemone) for several reasons. Also, it happens to be the only natural host for the Maroon Clownfish (Premnas biaculeatus).

Be sure to read this article by Dr. Ron Shimek in Reefland's Reef Hobbyist Online magazine.

optical · 05-09-2006, 09:12 PM

you might want to look into more lighting though. you only have about 2 watts per gallon? just a suggestion.

captain Jim · 05-09-2006, 09:57 PM

I agree Bubbletip would be the way to go!
I dont know for sure but I read somewhere that the bubbletip will also split creating more anenomies!
I also agree about the lighting they like a lot of light.
You also have to take into consideration water current, do you have a wavemaker? or powerheads?

05-09-2006, 04:51 PM	#1
John Hamilton Citizen Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Houston TX. Posts: 232	First anemone advice. I have a Maroon Clownfish and was wondering what would be a good, beginners, safe anemone to get? The tank is 175 BF with about 2500gph and 384 watts of lighting. My list of livestock include (Potters, Flame, Eibli, Lemon Peel, Rusty, and Coral Beauty) Dwarf Angels, Sixline Wrasse, Bicolor Blenny, Mandrin Goby, Spotted Hawk, Barbanded Goby, two Emerald Crabs, Green Chromis, Figi Damsels, Yellowtail Damsels, Royal Gramma, and a Grass Eel. Also lots of live rock. __________________ Leash and Litter

05-09-2006, 06:44 PM	#2
Ninong Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Louisiana Posts: 20,691	The best host anemone for captivity is Entacmaea quadricolor (Bubble Tip Anemone) for several reasons. Also, it happens to be the only natural host for the Maroon Clownfish (Premnas biaculeatus). Be sure to read this article by Dr. Ron Shimek in Reefland's Reef Hobbyist Online magazine. __________________ Ninong

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05-09-2006, 09:12 PM	#3
optical Citizen Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: chicago Posts: 249	you might want to look into more lighting though. you only have about 2 watts per gallon? just a suggestion.

05-09-2006, 09:57 PM	#4
captain Jim Tenant Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 57	I agree Bubbletip would be the way to go! I dont know for sure but I read somewhere that the bubbletip will also split creating more anenomies! I also agree about the lighting they like a lot of light. You also have to take into consideration water current, do you have a wavemaker? or powerheads?

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