Anenome in a nano

[Elan L.]

I recently received a 15g hexagon tank from a friend and was thinking of turning it into a reef. I want to have a pair of really nice clowns (suggestions?) with a hosting anenome. My concern is the anenome moving around and stinging corals. I want to keep alot of lps and some sps. Should i be worried? What is the best way to approuch this? Are there any certain anenomes that will do better?

Thanks, Elan

 

[Jeff]

Re: Anenome in a nano

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14288579#post14288579 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Elan L.
What is the best way to approuch this?

If I may be blunt, the best way is to get an aquarium that will hold all that stuff you listed including a pair of clowns, and anemeone, all the lps, and some sps. Not the 15 gallon. None of that stuff will last lng in that tank and needs a larger tank with plenty of flow and lighting.

 

[Elan L.]

im looking into getting powerfull lights and there will be alot of flow im going to have a sump skimmer and all. Just thinking if an anenome will work

 

[Toddrtrex]

I will be as blunt as Jeff.

IMO, an anemone will not work -- all of the hosting anemones will outgrow a 15 gallon.

 

[Elan L.]

ok thanks

 

[Elan L.]

what would be a good alternative?

 

[CaliReefer12]

a bigger tank

 

[OrionN]

You can get a 40 g breeder tank and light for this setup. It can make a decent anemone tank if you get good light.
15 Hex is not big enough for and anemone tank.

 

[Gig 'em]

You can check craigslist for a good sized aquarium for a lot less. 55 Gallons would be good