Anemone help needed

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SWFishGuy

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hi..
i have a 29 gal tank with 110watts Pc lights(with AHSuppl;y reflectors)

i have about 40 lbs of LR 1 small clown (1.5 inch), i cleaner shrimp, 1 peppermint shrimp and one arrow crab.
for corals, i have finger coral, GSP, Mushrooms, Hammer and a torch.
the tank has been set up for 7 months..

I started the tank and for 2 months I had only LR, then i added corals over 2 months and over the last 2 months or so i have added the clown and shrimps.

i want to get an anemone with a clown fish.. i saw some already hosting clowns @ LFS.

The LFS are sell the clown and Anemone together.


So what kind of anemone should i get (easy to take care of) and will the new clown be O.K with my Old clown

Thanks for you help
 
In that small of a tank, the two clowns may pick on each other.

And if your tank has only been set up for two months, i suggest waiting a while longer to add an anemone. they can be very difficult to keep.

The most popular anemone to host clown fishes is the bubble tip anemone.

Do a lot of research on different kinds of anemones before you go out and buy one.
 
the tank has been setup for 7 months ... Ã" Ã¢â‚¬â„¢Ãƒ"šÃ‚º I was breaking out how much time I spent to set it up good.

I could exchange the older clown... but will a bubble tip do well with my lightsÃ"šÃ‚¡K

thanks
 
It depends on what kind of anemone you want. My long tenticle anemones do well under not a lot of light, where as other kinds need high lighting.

Instead of exchanging your old clown for a new one, it will be easier in the long run if you keep him and buy an anemone for him.

There will be less stress on him that way.
 
Instead of exchanging your old clown for a new one, it will be easier in the long run if you keep him and buy an anemone for him.

There will be less stress on him that way.
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Thats a good point.. But i think th eclown i have is tank raised, if he is tank raised he might never host.

So what kind of Anenone will be good for my light..?? how about a bubble tip..
 
I would suggest a Long Tentacle Anemone. I have two of them and they have been through everything. Very hardy.
 
the only reason I'd be cautious with this is the light: its not a heck of alot for an anemone... on my 29 gallon, I had a 250 watt MH, and my anemone did great... I just don't know if 110 PC would support the zoozanthellae.
 
you may want to post this in the clown and anemone forum...but i think everyone is going to steer you towards a BTA...if any at all. the thing about a LTA is that they need a DSB...unless you have several inches of sand for your substrate i would not attempt to keep a LTA. the BTA would probably work towards the top of your tank near the lights and they are without a doubt the most hardiest....i dont think you said what type of clown you have. you may want to check out this FAQ for compatibility as well as a lot of other good info. IMO...the BTA would be the only choice in your setup. hope this helps.

shawn:bum:


http://www.carlosreef.com/AnemoneFAQ.pdf
 
thanks guy...

i will try a BTA..

also should i just get a BTa or get a BTA& Hosting Clown Combo

I ask because i am not usre if th eclown i have right now is tank raised or Not.

Thanks
 
Well, if you buy a larger specimen with smaller clownfish, then that would probably work. I usually like to introduce the anemone first, that way it can settle without disturbances. One word of warning: cover your powerhead intakes with foam or something, please. It will save you grief in the future.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6951706#post6951706 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by logans_daddy
the thing about a LTA is that they need a DSB...unless you have several inches of sand for your substrate i would not attempt to keep a LTA.
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Just our of curiosity, Why do they need a DSB?? Mine have done well with a two inch sandbed, and they aren't even on the sand bed, they have always been attached to the rocks...
 
i believe that a DSB is their natural enviroment. i have never seen one in a shallow sand bed....what i have seen is a bucket of sand hidden behind LR with the anemone "rooted" in the bucket. what can i say PoukieBear....every specimen is different but i dont think it would be well advised at all to not have a DSB for a LTA. i second Amphiprion, you definitely want to cover your intakes on the powerheads. foam, however can be a huge headache and possible nitrate factory...i think your are safe with a 2-3" strainer...but definitely cover them up. also....i believe you mentioned the clown is about 1.5" long...i think you would want a BTA around 3-5"...the bigger the better. the clown can pester the anemone to death. i think this is what Amphiprion was refering to when he suggested you let the BTA settle. however...the BTA will let you know by inverting itself and moving a lot....you can try seperating them with eggcrate if this becomes a problem also....i think the whole "tank raised clown not hosting" is a myth. i have seen TR clowns hosting anything from a coral to a powerhead. i would suggest if your intersted in a tomatoe that you get a maroon instead....i dont think that there is a clown/anemone combo that bonds faster. the maroon is MEAN though and will dominate your tank....but the tomatoe isnt exactly nice. as long as you dont want other fish(and i wouldnt in a 29) i think you would be fine and it would be a cool tank.

shawn:bum:
 
Because, in their natural microhabitat, this species is found with its column completely buried in sediment, with only the disc showing. They are even able to completely retract into the substrate. Sometimes, they will go onto rocks, but it is not nearly as common. Are you sure you have LTAs?
 
wow...couldnt have said it better.....i was going to ask the same thing but didnt want to seem insulting....i have seen sebae labeled as LTA....as a matter of fact i believe LTA is a trade name for the sebae....and the sebae are much more prone to gravitate towards your LR.

shawn:bum:
 
That is precisely what I was thinking. It can get extremely difficult to differentiate the two at time. However, there are several key things to look for.
 
there are just so many species that are so similar in appearance that are often sold under false names(and prices sometimes:mad: ) i had what i thought was a powder brown tang for months before i compared it to the much more common white cheek tang. i have seen even the most reputable LFS sell mislabled livestock....if they order 10 LTA and the get 10 sebae....they paid for LTA and chances are....unless someone pays close attention...they will sell tham as LTA

shawn:bum:
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6952216#post6952216 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Amphiprion
Because, in their natural microhabitat, this species is found with its column completely buried in sediment, with only the disc showing. They are even able to completely retract into the substrate. Sometimes, they will go onto rocks, but it is not nearly as common. Are you sure you have LTAs?
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I thought they were LTA's...Now I'm not so sure :confused: (thanks guys!...)

They were labled as LTA's at the LFS, and all the pictures that I've seen of them look the same as what i've got in my tank.

Maybe it is just thier personal preference to be where they are in my tank.
 
What complicates things further is that H. crispa (sebae) also buries completely in sand OR makes its home on the rocks in large hole
 
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