anemone strength?

[hamiltonguy]

Couldn't really think of anything else for the subject that might fit Anyway, my question is that I'm in the process of getting an anemone and my live rock is just sort of stacked on top of each other. I didn't epoxy it in place because I knew I was gonna get a bigger tank and didn't wanna make the arrangement permanent.
Aaaanyway, I was wondering if the anemone has the capability to topple my rocks. When I set them up, I did the "tap test" and it was safe but still a little wobbly if hit from the sides. But the arrange has been like that for months and I've had no accidents at all.

 

[Lmecher]

If the anemone is on the large side as it moves, it is possible for it to topple unsteady rockwork. I'd worry especially since anemones like to attach to the underside/side of a rock. Maybe you could just stack them so they aren't wobbly. I secure mine (rock solid) just for this reason with fiberglass rods and epoxy.

 

[Toddrtrex]

What type of anemone?

I personally have seen a Haddoni move a good sized rock. Any time I have to move any of my Haddonis I am shocked at just how strong they are.

 

[myxsptlk]

They are strong, when I got my sebae it wedged itself between three rocks I had arranged to make a nice crevice for it. After two months it had pushed all three rocks apart, and this was just from it growing.

I'd say anemones are pretty strong for what they are, brainless invertebrates. If you've ever tried grabbing food back from an anemone's tentacles you'll realise how much of a pull they actually have

 

[hamiltonguy]

Hmm, so I really should secure my rocks before I get one.

What type of anemone?

I'm thinking of getting a (R)GBTA as those are the only ones I can support with my lighting.

 

[madisonrose05]

i woudl just stack them more securly because you never know where it will end up taking a spot