I'm new to the saltwater fish hobby and I want to add anew anemone. I have a 49 gal bow front tank with 2 clowns 1 firefish 2 Peppermint shrimp 1 cleaner and 3 nassarius snails. It's a new tank only about a month so I know I need to wait at least 6months to add an anemone. But when I get around to it I need to buy better lights. When I add the anemone will it kill my shrimp and firefish? Also can I have only 1 anemone and not add any other coral or would the lights be too strong and cause a huge algae bloom?
Is this possible?
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Treasure Coast
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Hi, a Bubble Tip Anemone will do well. You can have both coral and multiple Anemone as long as you have room. If you get a Carpet Anemone, it might kill some fish, but clowns will be fine. It's not a guarantee that the clowns will use the Anemone, but it usually works out after some time, especially in a smaller tank like yours. As far as algae, it's a stage almost every tank goes through, clean up crews will help, especially Zebra Turbo snails.Your tank should be ready a the 3-4 month interval, might not need to wait 6 months. Good luck!
