I really want to get a carpet. I have a mixed reef and have a spot that would be perfect for one... Is it a good idea to get one with my reef? What prices should i expect to get one dosn't have to be numbers just on color and of course larger is going to be more than smaller.
Carpet
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taylor t
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Since no one's willing to touch your thread...
Everyone has an opinion. whether or not it works, one can say it will, one will say in won't. I was told by a highly revered LFS owner my 210 would be too small for a carpet. (I think he thought I was new, I was asking him alot of questions to see his points of view). I now have 2 happy carpets in a 75. I don't know you or your abilities and dedication, just like the "know it alls" don't know mine. I think the average person asking for a carpet in a 55 gallon up for 8 months is asking for trouble, but you may be above average and pull it off with ease. I did alot of research and reading before I got mine. You'll find after all that work, there's still more you don't know. No one knows all...
As for price, you can spend $30-40 for a small from a LFS, or hundreds$$$ and up on line. I've found it's best to have the LFS order one and GET IT BEFORE THEY PUT IT IN THIER TANKS!!! Or live aquaria - they stand behind them with a guarentee. LFS do not. As for how to choose a good one, that's a thread of it's own. Good luck.
Everyone has an opinion. whether or not it works, one can say it will, one will say in won't. I was told by a highly revered LFS owner my 210 would be too small for a carpet. (I think he thought I was new, I was asking him alot of questions to see his points of view). I now have 2 happy carpets in a 75. I don't know you or your abilities and dedication, just like the "know it alls" don't know mine. I think the average person asking for a carpet in a 55 gallon up for 8 months is asking for trouble, but you may be above average and pull it off with ease. I did alot of research and reading before I got mine. You'll find after all that work, there's still more you don't know. No one knows all...
As for price, you can spend $30-40 for a small from a LFS, or hundreds$$$ and up on line. I've found it's best to have the LFS order one and GET IT BEFORE THEY PUT IT IN THIER TANKS!!! Or live aquaria - they stand behind them with a guarentee. LFS do not. As for how to choose a good one, that's a thread of it's own. Good luck.
gfernandes
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well to be honest with my experience you can put about anything if your willing to take care of it. i had a ritteri anemone in my 55 gallon tank for 3 years until i got rid of it and i had a simple hangon filter. now thats not a carpet but i was always told not to get one they are very hard to care for yet i barely did anything for it just put a powerhead by it and he was good. i wouldn't recommend getting a carpet in a tank less than 55 though its just to small. in my eyes but what do i kno lol
hope it helps
hope it helps
Thank you very much for replying...As far as my skills with taking care of a reef tank...i would think b/c of the time i take each night feeding and dosing when needed and testing my water i would think i am above average at doing so...Also looking at the time i spend on here and researching and reading i think it helps...i was just looking for opinions on prices in a store so i don't walk in and don't know what to expect and opinions on if it would work in a reef b/c i've read nothing that can sting should be in a reef but i've got a BTA and a hatian in mine that i have no problem with and plus a carpet isn't going to move around as much i woudln't think...But thanks for the advice and response
gfernandes
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liveaquaria.com would give you a good range even if its not in the anemone section search carpet anemone in the search tool in the top right corner. That should help.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1330325
There's a link to his setup...that may give you a little bit more insight into his system in the event that he doesn't revisit this thread for a bit
There's a link to his setup...that may give you a little bit more insight into his system in the event that he doesn't revisit this thread for a bit
