Picasso and RBTA-only tank - Which nano should I get?

[AliKat]

I want to have a separate tank for my picassos (who are still young) and some RBTA's. I was thinking of getting a Red Sea Max, but can't really afford that right now. Is there another nano I can get in the meantime that will work? What's the smallest one I can safely keep them in for the time being? Which nano has the best lighting for BTA's? Thanks!

 

[fishkid6692]

most nano's don't have stock lighting that can support an RBTA. i think MH are best. and i would say 30g for an RBTA but you could most likely go a little smaller. maybe 20g for a small RBTA.

 

[chrisstie]

I would actually recommend a RSM. I have GBTAs going great in there and all in all for the price of a heater, powerheads, lighting etc it may add up to the same price. I <3 mine. pics of it at flickr.com/photos/christie

 

[Bmgrocks]

aquapod 24 with 150mh...more than sufficient.
have a 12g used as a prop tank...
currently 8 clones and counting

 

[maidia]

The 28G Nano Cube has 150W Metal Halide. It's a good one too.
MD

 

[M.Maddox]

I've kept an S. haddoni under PCs for a year, and had it double in size. I don't recommend PCs, but they can and do work. BTAs require the least lighting of any commonly kept anemone, and would be fine in most of the nanos.

 

[AliKat]

Would it be okay in a 14 gallon biocube until I can afford another Red Sea Max? Hopefully that won't be too long. Sometime this year for sure.

 

[Mojo Jojo]

IMO anemones should not be kept in small tanks. Too little water for ones mistakes. Even the best tank keepers mess up at some point its just natural human nature.

 

[jubjub]

imma agree with the nems shouldnt be held in a tank that small...when i first got my RBTA it was like 2-3" circle.....before it split it was over 16"+ it was a MONSTER!!