Anemone combination

[gauchuot]

Got a sea sabae and a green carpet on a 150 gal - 5 ft tank. I want to add a RBTA.... It's a good idea?

 

[Twistofer]

It depends...both the sebae and green carpet are more aggressive anemones. They allegedly have a more potent sting. Should the RBTA move into their territory, there is a chance the RBTA might not survive.

 

[gauchuot]

It depends...both the sebae and green carpet are more aggressive anemones. They allegedly have a more potent sting. Should the RBTA move into their territory, there is a chance the RBTA might not survive.

Thanks

 

[COReefermadness]

There is also the chance the nems will compete for space unseen by releasing toxins in the water. I have seen this happen to friends tanks. One case he had to get rid of 5 anemones and just keep the ones that cloned from each other to keep the peace.

 

[BJCollie]

My RBTA > Giga. When ever my BTA and carpet get close enough to touch, my carpet retracts from the touch and will eventually move away from the BTA. They don't seem to fight, but they do not like touching. I am not sure if this is normal, but it is what I have experienced.

 

[gauchuot]

Thanks all for the respond.. To much of the risk.. I will stick with my carpet...

 

[Jerm0007]

I have two Carpets ( haddoni and Gig ) and a RBTA in a 90 gallon corner tank and have never had any problems with them at all. As long as your water changes are regular and they are not touching each other you should be fine. I have kept nems for 6 years and never witnessed any chemical warfare.