question about starting a nem tank

[texmexbigspring]

I want to start a nem tank any suggestions on what to start with and what to stay away from? Thanks

 

[texmexbigspring]

also its a 29 gallon tank

 

[garygb]

Do you want a hosting anemone (i.e., one that clownfish live in)? If so, I recomment Entacmea quadricolor, BTA. They are the easiest of the host anemones and are natural hosts to maroons, tomatoes, clarkii, among other species of clownfish. For a 29 gallon, you could have a nice display with E. quadricolor and a pair of clownfish. You will need intense lighting, T-5 fixture with 4 bulbs would be fine. You will also need to set the tank up and let it become established for 3 or more months before adding an anemone. Temp of 78-82 is good and specific gravity of 1.025-1.027. Regular water changes and the use of a protein skimmer and activated carbon will help maintain high water quality which anemones require. BTAs live on live rock, so you will need to provide that. They appreciate good water flow and powerheads need to have a screen to prevent the anemone from getting sucked in if the anemone wanders about the tank.

 

[Coral Hind]

I 2nd the E. quadricolor recommendation. I do shot for a little lower SG, 1.024-1.025.

 

[OrionN]

If you are new to reef tank, and if you really wanted to keep an anemone, BTA is what I recommended also.
Wait a while and make sure you can keep a stable tank before you try anemone. That was my mistake. Back in the early 1980, I start marine aquarium with an anemone and Ocellaris. Needless to say, my anemone did not last too long.

 

[tufacody]

For a 29 I also agree BTA is best. I keep my nem tanks at 1.026.

 

[texmexbigspring]

Thanks for all of the great advice another question I have is can I mix the colors of bta's? Thanks

 

[Coral Hind]

Yes, you can mix different colors of E. quadricolor together in the same tank. I have 7 greens and about 30 roses in a 75 gallon right now.

 

[WaffleWalffle22]

I set up a 34g RSM for a nem tank. I have to admit, it is difficult.

 

[Coral Hind]

What is difficult, mixing BTAs or setting up the tank?

 

[myreefcentral]

Pics?

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15461248#post15461248 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by prevyet
Yes, you can mix different colors of E. quadricolor together in the same tank. I have 7 greens and about 30 roses in a 75 gallon right now.

 

[elegance coral]

I would install a CLS so that you don't need power heads in the tank. Here's the anemone tank I'm building now.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1669131