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lcstorc · 04-14-2008, 09:12 AM

IMO absolutely not.
Carpets are one of the most difficult anemones and require quite a bit of light and room. I know you don't have the room and I doubt you have the lights. They also require very stable paramaters which are very difficult to keep in a small tank.
Do you realize how big they get? I have a friend who has a 75g tank just for his carpet and a pair of clowns. There is not room for anything else.
If you really want to get an anemone then you will be much better off with a BTA. They are much more forgiving but even those get pretty big and require strong lighting and a reasonable amount of space. I have one in my 20g tank with a pair of clowns and it pretty much takes up 2/3 of the tank when it is expanded.

04-14-2008, 09:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 18,900 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Green Carpet Anemone IMO absolutely not. Carpets are one of the most difficult anemones and require quite a bit of light and room. I know you don't have the room and I doubt you have the lights. They also require very stable paramaters which are very difficult to keep in a small tank. Do you realize how big they get? I have a friend who has a 75g tank just for his carpet and a pair of clowns. There is not room for anything else. If you really want to get an anemone then you will be much better off with a BTA. They are much more forgiving but even those get pretty big and require strong lighting and a reasonable amount of space. I have one in my 20g tank with a pair of clowns and it pretty much takes up 2/3 of the tank when it is expanded. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.