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AquaMan815

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i was just doing some research before i get my tank and i was wondering what kind of aneome would bond with a clownfish?

also what kind of lighting would you need to have aneomes and corals?

where can i find these things?
 
It depends on the type of clownfish. Some host better in one type of Anemone vs. another. Here is a good article to review before making a purchase.

Jon
 
Personal opinion is bubble tips. They host I think 11 of the 13 species naturally and usually do good in tank. They do like to move until they settle on their spot, so make sure to clear space for it. Also, they like high lighting and flow, but I have seen them live fine in PC's with low flow. Not recommended , though. Mine has split twice and my clown just loves them. There are a lot of choices out there, so do some research. Mainly try to stay away from most altalntic species. gigantea, magnificents, ritteri, haddoni, bubble tips, seabae, lta's are usually good choices, some hardier and some rarer than others. There are a lot of articles on compatability, so look into it a little bit before you buy. Learn first, thrive later. Buy first, die later. Not only to you, but for everyone reading this: YOU HAVE TO READ UP ON A PRODUCT BEFORE YOU PURCHASE IT!!!! If you don't, there is a good chance you will regret it in the future.
 
i found a nice bubble tip on a site
ive just been looking around on different sites and thinking of fish i might want and i def know i want a clownfish with a host anenome for it.

what about lightning for that and corals?
 
Be careful also when choosing an anemone. They should be "sticky" and their foot should be very firm...they should be planted, or stuck to a solid object. Also, be aware that white sebae anemones, although pretty, are actually not healthy. Some may color back up and some may not. A healthy sebae should be a tan color. Most anemones do best under metal halide lighting. Tank size is also important. Carpet anemones get very large. I have one right now in my home tank that is bigger than a dinner platter. Carpets will also occasionally feast on fish in your tank if they get too close to it, so I usually don't suggest one in smaller than 100 gallons. GL, Marcye
 
Another reason I like BTA's. They are usually not as sticky, not as hungry, not as poisonous as the carpets. They do, however like to walk around and mine made a clean sweep of my tank twice over three months before she found her place. Their sting hasn't seemed to affect my zoos or palythoas, because one of the anemones opens over them and at night closes and I still see growth out of the zoos underneath the anemone. When it get near mushroom coral, though, I see a war go on. Battle of the strongest sting. Usually the anemone will win and the shroom will shrivle up until the anemone has moved, but I have seen the opposite once or twice and the anemone will back off.

Carpets have more vibrant colors and interact very well with a clown, but there are risks like everyone stated. Many times, it is worth the risks to see such a beautiful creature.
 
if i was you i would look into T5 HO, they produce almost the same light spectrum without the heat and last 18-24 months. I have t5Ho's on my 220 and they are unreal. Check those out. just my opinoin.
 
The tank will never look completely crisp the way you get with MH, but t-5's are okay. I still like VHO(T-12's) better than better than HO(T-5's)
 
Just curious, when you say they will sometimes eat fish. What size fish are we talking about? I have several large Tangs 6 to 8" long. Do I need to worry?
 
not to contradict but i dont know what T-5 HO's you have seen, when we put mine together and turned on the lights you couldnt stare directly into the lights, when you did you would see spots for minutes afterwards. Just from my experience. I wouldnt go back.
 
Carpets can eat(or at least kill) tangs that size. Especially because tangs are inquisitive fish and voracious eaters. If you drop food in the tank, the tangs go right after it. It gets to the point where you can't put your hand in the tank without the tang coming up and waiting for food. Same idea. If you feed the carpet or food lands on the carpet, the tang will shoot right into it and try to get the food, many times not making it out. Just be careful and make sure that BEFORE you feed your anemone, feed the tangs first and make sure they are no longer hungry.
 
I have heard complaints from people saying they don't like their T-5's and that they are switching back. Then again, I have seen people's tank that look really wonderful under T-5's. Just a little less output than I like, and you need separate reflectors for each bulb to gain optimal efficiency. I will still recommend T-12's over T-5's. And I will still recommend that you use MH/VHO combo to get the best lighting. Please don't get me wrong, T-5's will be enough light to house most things, but not recommended for Carpets.
 
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