What does an anemone need to thrive

[ninjamini]

When I first got into this hobby 3 years ago I wanted an anemone two clown fish and a 6 gallon Eclipse tank. It fit on the shelf. Well I wised up and learnt that these are not a good started animal. I am starting to think I would like a RBTA. What are its requirements to thrive?

 

[Rogger Castells]

mostly very clean water and intense lighting. I know this sounds like just about every corals needs but but anemones really need the intense light (MH)

 

[ninjamini]

Are 150's enough? Also how do they do in a crowded reef?

 

[invertigator]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11423665#post11423665 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ninjamini
Are 150's enough? Also how do they do in a crowded reef?

150 is enough. If the tank is really crowded with corals, I would stay away from them. (IMO) Although they are beautiful and I don't think an aquarium is complete without a pair of clowns and an anemone, they do go for walks from time to time and can really damage lots of your coral.

 

[gasman059]

In order for the Rose Bubble Tip Anemone to keep its bright coloration and bulb tips, it needs strong lights by metal halides.
If the lighting is insufficient, they will expand to make the most of the available light.

MH BABY!

 

[ninjamini]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11424367#post11424367 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by gasman059
In order for the Rose Bubble Tip Anemone to keep its bright coloration and bulb tips, it needs strong lights by metal halides.
If the lighting is insufficient, they will expand to make the most of the available light.

MH BABY!

Are 150s enough?

 

[carlosngloria]

I have one under t5s and it has been doing good so far. my maroon doesnt leave it unless i drop food in.

 

[gasman059]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11424472#post11424472 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by carlosngloria
I have one under t5s and it has been doing good so far. my maroon doesnt leave it unless i drop food in.

The question was What does a nem need to THRIVE!

and the answer is IMHO MH.

 

[cubano2480]

not all anemones need strong lights and I don`t agreed with u guys Bubble Tip Anemone don`t need very strong light I ask that question on the anemone forum few weeks a go....if the lights are to strong for the anemone it will hide under the rocks I have read a lot about anemones


this link maybe can help u http://www.karensroseanemones.com/index.htm