bubble tip anemone

[lightcycler]

I have a 75 gallon.......currently a FOWLR with a pair of tank-raised oscelaris clowns and various snails, a serpent star and a couple peppy shrimp.

I am looking at probably moving to a reef tank after a lighting upgrade. The tanks is 6 months old now. I'm thinking of adding a BTA after the lighting upgrade. Some quetions I have about that though

1) Will the BTA split like in Zenya's tank? You have to keep weeding it out?
2) What are the chances the tank raised oscelaris will host with it........(have read the carpets are a better host but they seem to be tough to keep?)
3) I'm thinking that I would love to have clams and sps.........what problems might the BTA cause?

I'm at the trying to figure out the options at this point and am pretty sure I'll be moving down the reef road to the point that I am going to only choose reef safe fish. Next addition will probably be a Bangii Cardinal

[zhenya]

I have a 75 gallon.......currently a FOWLR with a pair of tank-raised oscelaris clowns and various snails, a serpent star and a couple peppy shrimp.

I am looking at probably moving to a reef tank after a lighting upgrade. The tanks is 6 months old now. I'm thinking of adding a BTA after the lighting upgrade. Some quetions I have about that though

1) Will the BTA split like in Zenya's tank? You have to keep weeding it out?
2) What are the chances the tank raised oscelaris will host with it........(have read the carpets are a better host but they seem to be tough to keep?)
3) I'm thinking that I would love to have clams and sps.........what problems might the BTA cause?

I'm at the trying to figure out the options at this point and am pretty sure I'll be moving down the reef road to the point that I am going to only choose reef safe fish. Next addition will probably be a Bangii Cardinal

Well, if you plan going to a reef tank set up,I wouldn't advise getting BTA anemone. It may not split as often as mine did but there is always that chance.
I think this type of anemones better suited for a species tank, or if you don;t mind staying on top of it and remove any new clones. The main problem I had is I had no one to give them to until recently. My local store trades with me for drygoods and things for them.

[lightcycler]

Well, if you plan going to a reef tank set up,I wouldn't advise getting BTA anemone. It may not split as often as mine did but there is always that chance.
I think this type of anemones better suited for a species tank, or if you don;t mind staying on top of it and remove any new clones. The main problem I had is I had no one to give them to until recently. My local store trades with me for drygoods and things for them.

Pretty much what I was thinking but wanted to get some input on that. This is my only tank at this time so not really into the idea of a species tank. Some day after I have the 300 gal going that would be an option

[Ninong]

1) Will the BTA split like in Zenya's tank?

It might. It's hard to predict. If it splits, you could always give away the clone or swap it for something.

2) What are the chances the tank raised oscelaris will host with it........

The chances that Ocellaris clowns will eventually accept a BTA as a surrogate host are actually very good.

(have read the carpets are a better host but they seem to be tough to keep?)

They also get much too large for a 75-gal tank.

3) I'm thinking that I would love to have clams and sps.........what problems might the BTA cause?

The same problems all anemones can cause. It may decide to wander around the tank killing corals that it comes across. It may decide to commit suicide by getting itself caught in a powerhead intake. It may decide to eat a small fish that ventures too close, although this is extremely rare with BTAs and much more common with carpets.

I'm at the trying to figure out the options at this point and am pretty sure I'll be moving down the reef road to the point that I am going to only choose reef safe fish. Next addition will probably be a Bangii Cardinal

You have to decide if you're really willing to put up with the potential problems involved in keeping an anemone, any anemone. I decided I wasn't really interested in dealing with that in my 120-gal tank. If you do decide to go ahead with one, then I think the BTA would be the best possible choice for your size tank. Please read this article by Dr. Ron Shimek before deciding to purchase one.

A pair of Banggai cardinalfish would be a nice addition. Don't get more than a pair for your size tank. And be careful that you don't get two males by mistake. These guys are fairly difficult to sex but it can be done. Of course, it's extemely easy to sex a male if he's brooding.

[lightcycler]

A pair of Banggai cardinalfish would be a nice addition. Don't get more than a pair for your size tank. And be careful that you don't get two males by mistake. These guys are fairly difficult to sex but it can be done. Of course, it's extemely easy to sex a male if he's brooding.

There is some thought that more than one pair of anything might result in some problems? Breeding ground issues? I would love to have a pair of Bangii's and have read so much about them. I do have the pair of Oscelaris's in the tank now. I have found some sources I trust to provide a male-female pair and worth the extra money they would charge I think.

I was leaning towards not getting an anemone for many reasons not the least of which is the limiting of future options I think.

Opinions on having a pair of clowns and a pair of bangii's in a 75?

[Ninong]

There is some thought that more than one pair of anything might result in some problems?

That's not true at all. It depends on the species and the size of the tank. You could certainly keep several Chromis viridis together in a 75-gal tank.

I would love to have a pair of Bangii's and have read so much about them.

Frank Marini has written an article on Banggai cardinalfish.

Opinions on having a pair of clowns and a pair of bangii's in a 75?

I don't see any problems keeping a pair of Ocellaris clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) and a pair of Banggai cardinalfish (Pterapogon kauderni) in a 75-gal tank.

P.S. -- The correct spelling is Banggai. This fish is found only in the waters around the Banggai Islands of Indonesia.

[lightcycler]

That's not true at all. It depends on the species and the size of the tank. You could certainly keep several Chromis viridis together in a 75-gal tank.


Frank Marini has written an article on Banggai cardinalfish.


I don't see any problems keeping a pair of Ocellaris clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) and a pair of Banggai cardinalfish (Pterapogon kauderni) in a 75-gal tank.

P.S. -- The correct spelling is Banggai. This fish is found only in the waters around the Banggai Islands of Indonesia.

Thanks for the correction. I have seen many different spellings and almost switched to yours in my reply. The Banggai Islands of Indonesia makes sense now. Rest assured I will forever have it right from now on .

Great article and of course I will purchase tank raised. Redily available today. This hobby is so frickin cool .

Thanks for the input all!!!!!!!!!!

[Nikki]

Ninong and lightcycler,

Thank you for bringing this topic up and posting the great article by Dr. Shimek. Once again, being a novice in this arena, I have learned a great deal. I was planning on obtaining an anenome and a clown as the whole premise for our tank was that my daughter loves Nemo. After reading the article and the survival information of the anenome I will resist the ever popular vision this brings to mind and stick to more appropriate organisms.

Thanks!

[lightcycler]

Ninong and lightcycler,

Thank you for bringing this topic up and posting the great article by Dr. Shimek. Once again, being a novice in this arena, I have learned a great deal. I was planning on obtaining an anenome and a clown as the whole premise for our tank was that my daughter loves Nemo. After reading the article and the survival information of the anenome I will resist the ever popular vision this brings to mind and stick to more appropriate organisms.

Thanks!

I agree nikki this is a very good site and lots of great information. Many of us want to do the right thing and we can get the info and learn what is required before we make potentially bad decisions. I have recieved a lot of very good advice here and it is making the experience of a saltwater aquarium a very positive one that just gets better every day.