Tube anemones

[reef3r]

Hi, I'm just wondering if anybody has any info on these guys, specifically concerning tank sizes. I have a 37g and want to know if it's large enough. I've read a few articles about them and I have about 3 inches of sand, a shaded area, and I can feed it every other day if it needs to be. All I need to know is whether they will be comfortable in a 37g.

 

[reef3r]

bump

 

[garygb]

You should be fine with a 37 gallon tank. You just don't want your tube anemones coming in contact with other things like corals. They sting.

 

[garygb]

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/tubeanem.htm

Hope this article on tube anemones is useful to you.

 

[reef3r]

Thank you.

 

[traveller7]

http://advancedaquarist.com/issues/june2004/invert.htm

 

[reef3r]

I've already read that.
Still no mention of tank sizes, though.

 

[garygb]

Assuming your tank isn't heavily stocked and a tube anemone will have plenty of room without touching other animals, you will be fine with a 37 gallon tank.

 

[reef3r]

Alright i guess I'll take your word for it.

 

[garygb]

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?siteid=23&pCatId=636

Take Drs. Foster and Smith's word for it. According to their care description, 20 gallons is the minimum size tank for tube anemones.