What Anemone?

michael_cb_125 · 08-11-2007, 12:29 PM

I just let my LTA go. He now has a nice new home at Snellys.
Now I am stuck with a pair of very unhappy clowns. They have already been threatening me. I have mainly SPS corals. I want to get my clowns a new home. What type of anemone should I get. I want something that tends to stay put. I know that they all move, but Im sure that there are some that tend to move less. I also want an anemone that does not get HUGE. My clowns are Percs. Thanks for any suggestions.

lcstorc · 08-11-2007, 12:47 PM

How big and old is the system and what do you have for lighting?
I am pretty sure they all can get pretty big though so your clowns may be happier in a nice hammer or shroom.

bluespotjawfish · 08-11-2007, 12:49 PM

Mine are in love with fuzzy mushrooms! No need for anem!

michael_cb_125 · 08-11-2007, 12:53 PM

My tank is 100 gallons. 16 inches deep. Its been cycled for about 7 months. I had my LTA for a few months. I would not stop growing it went from about 4 inches to almost 12 inches. I use 250 watt MH combined with t5s. How are the rose bulb anemones?

raleej337 · 08-11-2007, 02:24 PM

RBTA move a lot untill they find their perfect place, but Ive heard even in the longest time they will move for different reasons. I have RBTA for a week now and so far he kept on moving, still acclimating in my tank. I've had an LTA before and it doesnt move a lot. I think carpet stays in one place but they get too big.

cheeks69 · 08-11-2007, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by raleej337

I've had an LTA before and it doesnt move a lot. I think carpet stays in one place but they get too big.

My Haddoni carpet also moved alot during the acclimation process, it's really unavoidable. I agree with Lynn, Euphyllias will be a much better choice as a host since they cannot move.

AQTCJAK · 08-11-2007, 02:37 PM

I have never had any type of anenome that stayed put. They tend to move at will.

Mermaid · 08-30-2007, 04:39 PM

When I was doing some research I ran on to one that attached in the sand under a nearby rock. That seemed to offer some hope because it was always planted in the sand. I will look again and ask on some of the very large forums if anyone has had actual experience. Stay tuned.

Mermaid

lcstorc · 08-30-2007, 05:19 PM

It was probably a carpet since they tend to like the sand.
They will still move though and they get very very big.

mps9506 · 08-30-2007, 05:27 PM

Kind of old thread, but my recomendation if you really want to keep mostly SPS is to stay away from the anemones, especially to kind that attach to rock work.
They just take up so much room and you have to give a generous border around them to keep your sps from getting stung.
I'm not saying don't do it, as I have seen many nice sps tanks with anemones, but seems to be a bit of a headache, especially once you have colonies that are worth a few hundred bucks, or have a couple of years growth behind them.

Mermaid · 08-30-2007, 07:24 PM

No carpet! There are too many reasons; many experienced people say they should never be taken from the sea. I love them but------

Please read this:

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/marine/in...hozoa/anemones

continuing the search

Mermaid

Dentoid · 08-30-2007, 09:50 PM

Flower anemones plant their basal foot in the sand as well as tuba anemones, however, clowns host neither one of them. Do you want my flower anemone?

08-11-2007, 12:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,344 View Gallery Karma Komment	What Anemone? I just let my LTA go. He now has a nice new home at Snellys. Now I am stuck with a pair of very unhappy clowns. They have already been threatening me. I have mainly SPS corals. I want to get my clowns a new home. What type of anemone should I get. I want something that tends to stay put. I know that they all move, but Im sure that there are some that tend to move less. I also want an anemone that does not get HUGE. My clowns are Percs. Thanks for any suggestions. __________________ In the process of taking the 240 down. Setting up an Elos System 70 and Elos Mini.

08-11-2007, 12:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,003 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: What Anemone? How big and old is the system and what do you have for lighting? I am pretty sure they all can get pretty big though so your clowns may be happier in a nice hammer or shroom. __________________ 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. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

08-11-2007, 12:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,218 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: What Anemone? Mine are in love with fuzzy mushrooms! No need for anem! __________________ Lorraine To BB and all Bluespots - Journey of the 2nd Year ...The 2nd Year - Photoshow Check out Mr. BJ and friends... Mr. BJ's Aquarium - PhotoShow

08-11-2007, 12:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,344 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: What Anemone? My tank is 100 gallons. 16 inches deep. Its been cycled for about 7 months. I had my LTA for a few months. I would not stop growing it went from about 4 inches to almost 12 inches. I use 250 watt MH combined with t5s. How are the rose bulb anemones? __________________ In the process of taking the 240 down. Setting up an Elos System 70 and Elos Mini.

08-11-2007, 02:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
raleej337 Tunicate Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 24 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: What Anemone? RBTA move a lot untill they find their perfect place, but Ive heard even in the longest time they will move for different reasons. I have RBTA for a week now and so far he kept on moving, still acclimating in my tank. I've had an LTA before and it doesnt move a lot. I think carpet stays in one place but they get too big.

08-11-2007, 02:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 7,129 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: What Anemone? I have never had any type of anenome that stayed put. They tend to move at will. __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html

08-30-2007, 04:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mermaid Tubeworm Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: California Posts: 34 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: What Anemone? When I was doing some research I ran on to one that attached in the sand under a nearby rock. That seemed to offer some hope because it was always planted in the sand. I will look again and ask on some of the very large forums if anyone has had actual experience. Stay tuned. Mermaid

08-30-2007, 05:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,003 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: What Anemone? It was probably a carpet since they tend to like the sand. They will still move though and they get very very big. __________________ 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. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

08-30-2007, 05:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
mps9506 They misunderestimated me Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 7,435 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: What Anemone? Kind of old thread, but my recomendation if you really want to keep mostly SPS is to stay away from the anemones, especially to kind that attach to rock work. They just take up so much room and you have to give a generous border around them to keep your sps from getting stung. I'm not saying don't do it, as I have seen many nice sps tanks with anemones, but seems to be a bit of a headache, especially once you have colonies that are worth a few hundred bucks, or have a couple of years growth behind them. __________________ Mike "The Bandwith Bandit" Help Build Reefpedia Premium Membership Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

08-30-2007, 07:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
Mermaid Tubeworm Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: California Posts: 34 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: What Anemone? No carpet! There are too many reasons; many experienced people say they should never be taken from the sea. I love them but------ Please read this: http://www.wetwebmedia.com/marine/in...hozoa/anemones continuing the search Mermaid Last edited by Mermaid : 08-30-2007 at 07:26 PM. Reason: sp

08-30-2007, 09:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,240 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: What Anemone? Flower anemones plant their basal foot in the sand as well as tuba anemones, however, clowns host neither one of them. Do you want my flower anemone? __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

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