Good beginer host anemone?

[Monster00101]

I am looking to get a anemone for my clowns. I c on some sites that some r harder to keep than others. Can someone suggest a good one for a first?

 

[Dun Properly]

In my experience, even the so-called "beginner" anemone's require a high level of care. By this I mean, damsels are for beginners not anenomes.

Anenome's require close to pristine conditions and atleast some basic knowledge about your aquariums water chemistry.

If I was pressed for an answer though, i would say a BTA (Bubble-tip) is a good starter.

 

[Toddrtrex]

What size tank?
What lights?
How long has it been set up?
What all do you have in the tank? (( fish wise ))

 

[Monster00101]

What size tank?
What lights?
How long has it been set up?
What all do you have in the tank? (( fish wise ))

65 gallon
6 t5s
5 months
two clowns, blue cheek gobey, yellow tang, niger trigger

 

[Monster00101]

is my tank established enoughe for one?

 

[WDLV]

Tank age is important, but I think the more important question is whether you're experienced enough to keep one. If you can successfully keep most SPS corals, I'd say you're ready to give it a try.

 

[Toddrtrex]

I would be concerned (( down the road )) with your bio-load, a tang and a trigger are going to produce a good amount of waste, and with a smallish tank, that will be an issue.

 

[ziplight4u]

IMO your tank should be up and running for closer to a year before an anemone should be added. If you are experiencing any issues with pH swings, etc then an anemone will probably not survive.

 

[Monster00101]

Well I don't have much experiance. But I haven't had any problems yet. And I'm on top of water quality constantly. I test two to three times a week and do weekly water changes. I work out of my home so I'm never far from the tank. If something were to happen I would b right there to fix it. But if somebody with experiance thinks I should wait longer I will take the advice. I don't have any sps yet but I will pick some up today. Is there any special treatment they need?

 

[Toddrtrex]

Before picking up some SPS, pick up some test kits; Cal, Alk, and Mag --- need to know those levels (( and adjust if needed )) before putting any SPS in there.

 

[WDLV]

Yes. I would read up on the prevention and treatment of acropora eating flatworms and red bugs and become familiar with the causes and prevention of RTN and STN.

Keep in mind that if you're not quarrantining your corals that you run the risk of introducing fish pathogens to your system as well.

 

[Monster00101]

Good advice thanks. I guess I do need more experience. Thanks a lot. I will pick those up instead today and become familiar with them.

 

[triton77]

if you dont want to spend alot of money on anemone you can just get a mojano anemone. I have a couple of big ones that are secluded in their own rock that my clowns are hosting. Just make sure that they are far away from your main rock so that they dont take over your tank.

 

[clowns101]

I would not reccomend getting majano anemones.Ive never seen them host clowns and Ive never seen them bigger than 1 1/2.They will spread weather the rock is across from the main rock.Once that rock getts to full the anemones will just move right off the rock.

I agree with Todd.Get some test kits and make sure levels are good.

I also agree with WDLV.Read on the prevention and learn how to become able to treat and grow corals in a good manor!

SPS corals might be hard at first but dont give up.Most people have problems at first when trying to grow SPS corals because they cant keep the tank stable.If your by the tank often,I would check the levels twice a day to see how stable the tank is!

Let me know if I can help!

Thanks,
Austin/clowns101

 

[Monster00101]

Thanks a lot again I will make sure the tank is stable before trying. I'm not very good at giving up.

 

[OrionN]

While Niger trigger is "reef safe" it is a very large fish and very messy eatter. I would get it out if you are serious about keeping a reef. 65 g is not anywhere near big enough tank for a Niger trigger

 

[betoballer1]

When I first got my haudini id say I wasn't that much experienced with anything coming close to sps or coral.. its been like 6 months and its doin ok with its hosted clarki.. but lucky for me It came with the tank I bought with =)

 

[Monster00101]

While Niger trigger is "reef safe" it is a very large fish and very messy eatter. I would get it out if you are serious about keeping a reef. 65 g is not anywhere near big enough tank for a Niger trigger[/QUOTE

I have noticed he is a pig. He is very small thoughe how long will it take him to outgrow my tank? I really like triggers and i would rather upgrade than lose him.

 

[OceanLandlord]

My trigger grew from about 5" to 8" in a year, they are such aggressive eaters that they grow way faster then anything else I have.

 

[nanoman31]

I would also read first on the articles about the care of anenomes here on RC, since I lost a couple of BTA's due to ignorance. But now my anenome is doing good after about two months in my tank due to what I learned on those articles. Anenomes are actually harder to keep alive than SPS.