Ocellaris Host

Shotcaller

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Hey everybody - I'm new in here, and looking for your expert opinions...

I have a 55 gal that has been up about 4 months. DSB, plenum, @40lbs liverock, livesand. So far, so good. Nitrates are almost undetectable.

I am planning to keep the tank a fish-only for the most part, I do not want to invest in the additional lighting equipment and time for keeping a reef. I may put a few polyps or mushrooms in eventually, something that is hardy and doesn't require alot of light.

Current inhabitants are an assortment of snails, worms and other hitchikers, blue-leg hermits, an Alleni Damsel, a Blue-Green Chromis, and I just added an Ocellaris.

My question (finally) - I have seen some artificial anemone that look pretty realistic, and I have heard that the clown may host with it. What is your opinion on them, do they work, and what type would you recommend? (long, short, carpet, etc)

I appreciate your input!
 
I had a green BTA in my tank with my ocellaris pair, which they ignored completely for about 6 months... they seemed to host every possibly coral in my tank except the anemone... so i said hey, i am getting an anemone crab so SOMETHING will sit in the thing... sure enough, about 2 months of the crab hosting the anemone, I noticed the clowns started squatting next to him... and in time, booted him out
 
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