Thinking about an anemone

[The_Blenny357]

Ive been thinking wbout getting an anemone for a while now for my 20g long. Ive never had one before so dont really know much about them. I have 2 ocellaris clowns and a yellow watchman in there. Theres no coral but i have a 2 bulb T5 i use from my 60 cube because i didnt need it anymore. The tanks been up for a year and a half now and perimeters are all good. Do you think i could get one?

Thanks

 

[Dkuhlmann]

Absolutely!

 

[karlawilliams92]

I have 2 anemones and I enjoy them very much. I have a rainbow bubbletip and a curley cue anemone.

 

[acexotix]

I'm ingested in this too. Would a long tentacle do well in a bc 29 with leds

 

[addictedreefer]

Your lighting is insufficient to sustain a host anemone. Invest in either a more robust T5 fixture, a good LED fixture or metal halide before even considering an anemone.

 

[CoralsAddiction]

Your lighting is insufficient to sustain a host anemone. Invest in either a more robust T5 fixture, a good LED fixture or metal halide before even considering an anemone.

+1. I have a dual T5 fixture I keep as a back up and I couldn't even keep a soft coral if wanted it to, much less an anemone. Buy a nice LED light for $60-$100 on eBay or Craigslist (or local reef club) and you will be good to go.

 

[The_Blenny357]

Bump

 

[The_Blenny357]

My bad guys it wasnt loading [emoji4]

 

[The_Blenny357]

My 60 cube has a coralife MH but i have a lot of corals and wouldnt want them to get hurt by the anemone. I read that if they die they nuke your tank? Is that true?

 

[The_Blenny357]

Heres a pic of the tank

 

[The_Blenny357]

What are some suggestions of LEDs that would work that are $70 and below thats my budget.

 

[Dkuhlmann]

What are some suggestions of LEDs that would work that are $70 and below thats my budget.

Check these out and won't break the bank.

http://www.marinedepot.com/Current_...xtures-Current_USA-CU04100-FILTFILDTN-vi.html

 

[Dkuhlmann]

Unless you find used $70 isn't even ball park.

 

[The_Blenny357]

What about par38? I will check on craigslist & Ebay

 

[Dkuhlmann]

This is what I have on my tank but quite a bit more than what I gave you the link to.

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=21460

I'd seriously check on Craigslist and see if you can find used. But until you upgrade your lights don't get a nem.

 

[The_Blenny357]

Alright ill take a look

 

[addictedreefer]

Sounds harsh, but until you can make an adequate investment, you simply should refrain from keeping host anemones. Not sure if you will be able to swing it for $70, but you may be able to find some used MH or T5 fixtures for something in the ballpark.

 

[Dkuhlmann]

What about par38? I will check on craigslist & Ebay

Read the requirements for BTA's

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/...604&t=1&ref=4395&subref=AA&cmpid=PPC-G-B-4395

 

[Dkuhlmann]

Yes probably find some MH used in that price but they are expensive to run. Electricity wise. But if they would get you through for a while might be the best option

 

[The_Blenny357]

Thinking about an anemone

I think i can do the current Usa LEDs if i can get my parents to chip in, my bday is the 20th so i can use some of that [emoji383] aswell. I found the, on ebay for $160 w/free shipping. Marine Depot is out of stock