Anemones and corals
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davocean
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You need to keep a buffer zone to keep them from touching.
I pegged my corals so I can move them if I have to.
Of course having done that they don't move!
They do grow though, so keep that in mind.
I admit, it's tough, and they do take up alot of space that could be coral space.
I had 2 in my 90, and recently upped to a 180 just for them.
I pegged my corals so I can move them if I have to.
Of course having done that they don't move!
They do grow though, so keep that in mind.
I admit, it's tough, and they do take up alot of space that could be coral space.
I had 2 in my 90, and recently upped to a 180 just for them.
Slakker
Premium Member
Well...no. 
As convenient as that would be, it would be a real bad idea, and here's why:
Corals have a bony skeletal structure at their base. They can't move around, and having their skeleton glued to a rock doesn't hurt them.
The foot of an anemone is the same soft tissue as the rest of it. They can, will, and do move around on their own (and usually not to where you want them
) It would most likely kill an anemone to glue their foot to a rock, not to mention make it impossible for them to find a spot in the tank that best suits their own needs.
HTH, and good luck with your tank!
As convenient as that would be, it would be a real bad idea, and here's why:Corals have a bony skeletal structure at their base. They can't move around, and having their skeleton glued to a rock doesn't hurt them.
The foot of an anemone is the same soft tissue as the rest of it. They can, will, and do move around on their own (and usually not to where you want them
) It would most likely kill an anemone to glue their foot to a rock, not to mention make it impossible for them to find a spot in the tank that best suits their own needs.HTH, and good luck with your tank!
reverendmaynard
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Lots of people have success with pacific anemones such at BTAs and LTAs. They rarely move around, and when they do they don't usually go far, so you can usually keep them on a seperate island away from valuable corals. The main problem you'll have in that case is if the anemone releases from the rock and floats around the tank, landing who knows where. AFAIK, this is relatively rare for pacific anemones, but atlantic's like condylactis are much more prone to moving and releasing. I'd stay away from condys in a reef tank.
TBS, I personally would stay away from all anemones in a reef tank. If you do get a mover, they can cause no end of frustration as they wander the tank spreading destruction. Not only are they a danger to your corals, but to themselves as well, since they have a tendancy to find pump intakes which can result in their death, and possibly crash the tank. A species tank would be much more suitable.
Keep in mind, there are quite a few lps that are pretty close simulations of anemones, such as torch corals and other euphilia, that will give you close to the same look, won't move around, are very hardy, and have a pretty good chance of being chosen as a host by clowns. These are, IMO, much better choices.
TBS, I personally would stay away from all anemones in a reef tank. If you do get a mover, they can cause no end of frustration as they wander the tank spreading destruction. Not only are they a danger to your corals, but to themselves as well, since they have a tendancy to find pump intakes which can result in their death, and possibly crash the tank. A species tank would be much more suitable.
Keep in mind, there are quite a few lps that are pretty close simulations of anemones, such as torch corals and other euphilia, that will give you close to the same look, won't move around, are very hardy, and have a pretty good chance of being chosen as a host by clowns. These are, IMO, much better choices.
reverendmaynard
New member
I might be thinking of something else, but don't they eat fish that try to host them? My maroon clowns are currently hosting an elegance.
I can't recommend getting an elegance in good conscience because the majority do not last long, but if you reason to believe that you can get a healthy one, they are great corals and hosts.
I can't recommend getting an elegance in good conscience because the majority do not last long, but if you reason to believe that you can get a healthy one, they are great corals and hosts.
