What all do I need in my new 14g clown/anemone tank?
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AquaReeferMan
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I personally think a 14g is too small for an anemone and clowns. Id try and get a bigger tank. Easier to keep up with and better for the livestock. Sorry if its not what you wanted to hear. Just my .02
chrisstie
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If I were in a position I'd have only the clowns (which make very messy water) and an imposter anemone. Use a coral that can thrive in a tank like that and with potentially slightly more dirty water.
Perhaps a nice toadstool leather or some torch or frogspawn.
Make sure if you DO go with the anemone you're going to be using halide lighting on that because with PCs you'll more than likely (though I know some people have managed to beat the odds) have the anemone just slowly wither away over several months
Perhaps a nice toadstool leather or some torch or frogspawn.
Make sure if you DO go with the anemone you're going to be using halide lighting on that because with PCs you'll more than likely (though I know some people have managed to beat the odds) have the anemone just slowly wither away over several months
seapug
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BTAs can do quite well under flourescent lighting, provided it's sufficient wattage and the tank isn't too deep. A store near me has an anemone tank that's been running for almost ten years using VHO flourescents, but as a general rule provide as much light as you possibly can and make sure you replace the bulbs often.
I set up a small clown/anemone tank for a friend and it's been doing great for over a year now. I'd recommend using tall rock with plenty of crevices and make sure none of it touches the walls of the tank to reduce the chances of the nem wandering into the overflow (which WILL happen). Put the anemone in first and give it a couple weeks to find a spot it likes before introducing the clowns. Also be careful about mixing small anemones with clownfish. They can get pretty rough with the nems and small ones can sometimes not withstand the beating. Look for one that's at least a few inches across when open, and introduce young clowns in the 1 - 2" range only.
I set up a small clown/anemone tank for a friend and it's been doing great for over a year now. I'd recommend using tall rock with plenty of crevices and make sure none of it touches the walls of the tank to reduce the chances of the nem wandering into the overflow (which WILL happen). Put the anemone in first and give it a couple weeks to find a spot it likes before introducing the clowns. Also be careful about mixing small anemones with clownfish. They can get pretty rough with the nems and small ones can sometimes not withstand the beating. Look for one that's at least a few inches across when open, and introduce young clowns in the 1 - 2" range only.
