Anemone For A Nano

[Nick Fr.]

Hello, I plan to make a 3-10 gallon nano reef and would love to have an anemone that would thrive in it. I don't want something will be more than 50-60 dollars as this is my first reef and I don't want to risk anything that is super-expensive.
Thanks.

 

[SNAKEMANVET]

A flower anemone would be your best bet.But they can get about 8'' across.They are hardy and cost about $10.00.

 

[Nick Fr.]

Thanks.

 

[NanoReefWanabe]

mini carpet would be an even better bet...as they seldom get bigger then 5"....i now have two in my 20 since the once i had split..

my carpet was free...as it was a hitch hiker on a wild zoa colony i bought...but generally the range from 20-50 depending on the colour and type..

 

[Nick Fr.]

Thanks, the smaller I could get would be the better.

 

[traveller7]

S. tapetum, the mini carpet, is available in a type that maxes out <2".

Can search for tulip anemones on this site to find an interesting majano type as well.

 

[reeferboi6888]

Does anyone know where to purchase a mini carpet i havent been able to find any anywhere

 

[traveller7]

There are always some available in the forsale/trading areas on RC:
http://reefcentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?forumid=98

 

[Nick Fr.]

Thanks.

 

[bencozzy]

curly cue anemones

 

[Nick Fr.]

Oh, I've seen them at my lfs and they look pretty cool.

 

[Nick Fr.]

I don't know if this is it's full name but my local lfs has a Haitian Anemone for sale and I was wondering if those wold be suitable for a nano.

 

[traveller7]

Haitian are Condylactis species, IME they will take over much of the small in 10gal. Much depends on your ultimate goal.

If you are looking for a Carib biotope, flower/rock anemone's, porcelain crabs, and anemone shrimp are a pretty neat mix.

 

[garygb]

Haitian is a good beginner anemone and that would be a nice choice I think, or as others have said, a flower anemone (also a good beginner species from what I understand).

 

[Nick Fr.]

Thanks guys, I've changed my mind about tank size, I can get a 24 gal nano cube for the same price as a smaller tank with upgrades.