Bubble Tip Sea Anemone for my clownfish

[jigsaw1982]

Hi,
I have 2 questions:
1. What is the best Bubble Tip Sea Anemone for a Percula Clownfish?

2. Does anyone have any good recommendations for online stores that sell Bubble Tip Sea Anemone that don't charge an arm and a leg to ship livestock?

Thank you for your ideas,
Jigsaw1982

 

[Mike P]

Just getting into this myself. Tagging along.

 

[bues0022]

The first answer is: READ READ READ. You have time on your side. You should wait at least 6 months (more is better) before attempting any anemone.

Next, a Bubble Tip Anemone (BTA) is a single species of anemone (E. quadricolor) that is widely considered to be the easiest host anemone to keep. They come in a variety of colors ranging from green, brownish, red, purple, orange, yellow. Generally, the "hotter" the color, the rarer and more expensive they get. It usually is best to find a locally propagated specimen, as they are usually cheaper and healthier. Read the stickies in this forum and it should help you until you have more specific questions.

 

[bradleym]

the first answer is: Read read read. You have time on your side. You should wait at least 6 months (more is better) before attempting any anemone.

Next, a bubble tip anemone (bta) is a single species of anemone (e. Quadricolor) that is widely considered to be the easiest host anemone to keep. They come in a variety of colors ranging from green, brownish, red, purple, orange, yellow. Generally, the "hotter" the color, the rarer and more expensive they get. It usually is best to find a locally propagated specimen, as they are usually cheaper and healthier. Read the stickies in this forum and it should help you until you have more specific questions.

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[Catchoftheday]

the first answer is: Read read read. You have time on your side. You should wait at least 6 months (more is better) before attempting any anemone.

Next, a bubble tip anemone (bta) is a single species of anemone (e. Quadricolor) that is widely considered to be the easiest host anemone to keep. They come in a variety of colors ranging from green, brownish, red, purple, orange, yellow. Generally, the "hotter" the color, the rarer and more expensive they get. It usually is best to find a locally propagated specimen, as they are usually cheaper and healthier. Read the stickies in this forum and it should help you until you have more specific questions.

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[Ron Smith]

Have had my bubble tip anemone for 7 years. It is extremely hardy. About five years ago the screen came off of a powerhead and the anemone crawled over and got pulled in! It was severely mangled but recovered completely and a year later was bigger than before.

It is the natural host for Maroon clowns however not Percula. I have had a maroon living in it for 4 years.

 

[phender]

Generally shipping a package overnight large enough to have an anemone in it is going to cost more than the anemone itself. It has very little to do with the online stores, that just how much the shipping companies charge.
You would be much better off finding a local fish store for two reasons. One, you don't have to pay shipping and two, you can observe the anemone before you buy it.
Even a better bet would be to see if there is a reef club near you. Check this page: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=80
I can almost guarantee you that someone is propagating and selling BTAs in your area.

 

[jigsaw1982]

Generally shipping a package overnight large enough to have an anemone in it is going to cost more than the anemone itself. It has very little to do with the online stores, that just how much the shipping companies charge.
You would be much better off finding a local fish store for two reasons. One, you don't have to pay shipping and two, you can observe the anemone before you buy it.
Even a better bet would be to see if there is a reef club near you. Check this page: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=80
I can almost guarantee you that someone is propagating and selling BTAs in your area.

Thank you phender....and everyone else

 

[jigsaw1982]

Generally shipping a package overnight large enough to have an anemone in it is going to cost more than the anemone itself. It has very little to do with the online stores, that just how much the shipping companies charge.
You would be much better off finding a local fish store for two reasons. One, you don't have to pay shipping and two, you can observe the anemone before you buy it.
Even a better bet would be to see if there is a reef club near you. Check this page: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=80
I can almost guarantee you that someone is propagating and selling BTAs in your area.

I live in Atlanta, GA and the closest one near me is the TN and North GA club...which they haven't posted in at least 2 years so I don't think they are active =-(

 

[phender]

Try typing "Atlanta" into the search function. I did and got this.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1944111&highlight=atlanta

Its a little old, but worth a shot.

 

[e46slc]

Go here. Good luck on your search, just be sure to have your parameters stable before getting one!
http://www.atlantareefclub.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=3

 

[jigsaw1982]

Thanks

Thanks

Thanks guys