Which anemone for my mixed reef tank?

dg3147

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I am trying to decide if an anemone is right for my tank. Since going ULNS, my tank can no longer support LPS and my original plan to place a bunch of LPS on the right side of my tank must be revised. I now hope that a couple anemones will add some flavor to the tank.

Which ones would work? Pros and cons? So far I am considering the following:
1) Mini/Maxi Mini Carpets
2) Bubble tip
3) long tentacle

Is this a reasonable list? Others I should consider? (no clowns in my tank)

Here are some photos with the somewhat bare right side of tank:

FTS
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Left
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Right
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thanks!
 
IMO, a BTA (( E. Quadricolor )) would be a poor addition to your tank (( and it is a nice looking one at that )) -- reason being they are rock dwelling, and when/if it splits the clone will wander around a bit -- see lots of stung corals.

An LTA (( M. doreensis )), IMO, would be a better choice --- since it is a sand dwelling anemone. Though, will have to watch out for the flow, they aren't fans of high flow.
 
Good choice, I think. I almost snatched up a gorgeous maroon maxi-mini for my b'day last month, but I already have 3 larger nems...Good luck, & btw, beautiful corals in your tank.
 
The tapetums may move around a little at first, but once they find a comfy spot for their foot, they typically don't move again.
 
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