Anemone suggestions for Larger of two tanks

[RLHornbeck]

I have two tanks I would like to get anemones for. I am in the planning stages for the anemone at this time and want to make sure I am setting things up correctly for them when the time comes. This tread is for the larger of the two tanks and has been established for 6 months.

My main tank is a 210 gallon mixed reef tank, 72x24x30 tall, 3-250w MH's 12" above tank. I would like one that would stay on the sand bed if possible, to minimize the risk to my sps. I was looking at a carpet for this tank. I have a cove with light current and a good amount of light, with about 2" of sand. I know they will go where they want but any suggestions on what would be the ideal conditions to help persuade it to stay where I would like it?

Thanks
Ryan

 

[tufacody]

If you want a carpet that is more likely to stay on the bottom, haddoni is the way to go.

 

[RLHornbeck]

Thanks Tufacody

Any help on how to prepare the sand bed or what other conditions i should try for?

 

[RLHornbeck]

I talked with my LFS about this today and they said they would keep an eye out for a nice carpet but that they are hard to find healthy ones. I am in no hurry so I will wait till they find a good one.

 

[tufacody]

perfect water conditions are always the goal for anemones. Haddoni need at least 2 inches, 3 better. Sand or special grade works great.