Anemone for my Fowlr?

[strendo]

I have a 150G fowlr tank that's looking a little drab compared to my reef tank. It's lit by 3x 150MH strip so lighting shouldn't be a problem.
I have a puffer, lionfish and trigger. Do you think the fish will try and eat it?

 

[TheSaltwaterGuy]

I once had a Dogface Puffer destroy my 15" diameter Long Tentacle Anemone. If you do try it, keep a watchful eye on that puffer.

 

[TheSaltwaterGuy]

Nice reef - BTW

 

[strendo]

Thanks, did he destroy it as soon as you put it in? It's my office tank so I'm only there weekdays during the day.

 

[TheSaltwaterGuy]

Well, I had the anemone in the tank before the puffer was introduced. I guess I got unlucky with a really aggressive one...

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

Re: Anemone for my Fowlr?

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12373767#post12373767 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by strendo
I have a 150G fowlr tank that's looking a little drab compared to my reef tank. It's lit by 3x 150MH strip so lighting shouldn't be a problem.
I have a puffer, lionfish and trigger. Do you think the fish will try and eat it?

what kind of puffer? what type of trigger?

 

[strendo]

A pinktail trigger, a fat puffer? Lol, I'm not sure what kind he is, he's yellow

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

your pinktail Trigger shouldn't be a problem with the anemone.
The puffer (depending on species) most likely will make short work of any anemone.

 

[kirkaz]

Agreed with Gary....Unless its a Dwarf Puffer, they would destroy....Why not add a couple of smaller tangs or a Harlequin Tusk or something if your tank is lacking, sounds like you have plenty of room.

 

[strendo]

maybe I'll just put him in my reef tank, I really like the puffer and would hate to take him out

 

[sean48183]

Try a condy. When diving I see porcers swimming right over condy's without taking notice. I doubt the porcer would mess with it. Condy's pack a nasty sting. They require intense lighting so I think you should be good with what you have.