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[Curve50880]

I plan on setting up a 20 gallon tank with about 150 watts of VHO lighting. I would like to keep a perc. clown with an anemone. From what ive read some anemones get really big. Are there any that would stay a decent size? Is it even worth it?

 

[Twisted]

I have seen several 20 gallon tanks with bubble tip anemones in them with no problem, I have seen a lot of 20 gallon tanks with sebae anemones in them too.
Not saying it is a great idea, but I have seen it done. Just don't try a carpet!

 

[Curve50880]

So a BTA would stay at a decent size then? Anyone else have any opinions?

 

[Big Brother]

bta... they stay pretty small.

 

[davocean]

That's a bit tight, hard to keep nems from intakes and keep params stable, but yes, it can be done.

 

[Curve50880]

what parameters are vital to keeping a healthy anemone?

 

[fancyfish]

no expert but I have seen from my own experience that your ph needs to stay stable around 8.1 for your anem to be happy.

 

[Curve50880]

alright so a stable ph...anything else that should be a major concern?

 

[GSMguy]

BTA is the only choice anything else will get too big

 

[Curve50880]

yeah sounds good im def goin with the BTA...what other parameters besides ph are of a major concern?

 

[tpdpercula]

Make sure you keep your calcium steady and also feed it well balanced diet (i.e. squid, shrimp, etc..) make sure you use Selcon prior to feeding.

 

[Curve50880]

Selcon...i never heard of it...what is it and where can i get it?

 

[tpdpercula]

A Vitamin Supp, you can get it at most places on-line (Dr. Fosters, etc.)

 

[walmart]

do you use a ro/di? i reccomend you do.
and you might want to try a leather first if you just want a host.

 

[Curve50880]

alright sounds good....any other words of wisdom? lol