Where to buy an Anemone

[supersurfer12]

Ok so I want to buy an Anemone online. First of all is this recommended? Secondly no offense to my LFS, but their Anemones are like an 1/2 in. across and their bleached. So where should I buy and since I have Ocellaris what should I buy. I'm looking at Carpets, Magnifica and BTAs. Which of those should I get and also where should I put this Anemone should I make an island for it?(my tank is 90 gal. so this is possible). Please help on this crucial decision. Thanks in advance.

One of my Clowns with my Orchid/Sankey Dottyback mix in the background

 

[shabreeson]

bubble tip anemones can be the prettiest and easiest nems to keep. I have heard reefhotspot has some healthy nems. make sure you at leased read the faq thread on this forum before buying.

 

[Toddrtrex]

If this is going to be your first anemone, I would recommend a BTA, a Mag is not an anemone for a first anemone, or even a 2nd or 3rd.

 

[COCO]

I bought a ritteri anemone from Reef Hot Spot. I love it.
I still think ritteri anemone is the most beautiful creature in the ocean with its hosting clown fish. I have pink skunk pair that are extremely happy with the ritteri.

I agree that ritteri is one of the most difficult anemone to keep alive. However, if you have a strong lighting such as 250 watt double ended metal halide and random currents via Tunze pumps it is not that difficult to keep. I have had many different kinds of anemone in the past I like ritteri the best not only because it is prettier than other anemone but also it does not move a lot like bubble tip anemone.

Rose anemone is also a good choice since it is not as difficult as ritteri but it is also pretty looking one.

I hope this helps.