Condy anemone?

[Jacobsal91]

Does anyone think it would be a good idea to keep a condy anemone in a 12gal nano reef? And is it safe to touch them? Cant remember if they were the dangerious ones

 

[Jacobsal91]

Not that i would want to touch it because i know
I probably shouldnt, but for
When im cleanin i dont need to be getting hurt

 

[Schism]

They will not hurt you usually only carpet anemones pack enough of a punch to cause a reaction with people. Ive had a few condies. No problem handling them. Condies can get fairly large and move a lot so if housing in a 12g which is ok, however not gonna be able to keep much else without it getting stung. They can grow to be a foot across no problem.

 

[Reefpete]

they do get huge and nothing really likes them in the tank loll. but they are cheap and a cool anemone heres mine

 

[Jacobsal91]

That definatly explains why they are so cheap at my local fish store. Its a pretty classy place where u can buy clarion angels and conspics and a lot of nice fish for over $5000! Where the condys are about $17... Lol
Im not sure if it would fit in with what i want. What kind of fish or inverts can this nem NOT be with?

 

[Schism]

8 bucks at my local fish store.

Any. Just has a problem with corals and powerheads, most tend to roam the tank and powerheand can end them quicky.

 

[Reefpete]

8 bucks at my local fish store.

Any. Just has a problem with corals and powerheads, most tend to roam the tank and powerheand can end them quicky.

+1 mine moved everynight after having it for 4 months after that gone loll 6 bucks at petco

 

[Reefpete]

And you can feel a Condy sting cause i did and it makes your hand tingle a bit didn't really hurt l....everyone has a different reaction

 

[Schism]

And you can feel a Condy sting cause i did and it makes your hand tingle a bit didn't really hurt l....everyone has a different reaction

Yea everyone reacts different, with these nema though your hand is in no danger, and a serious reaction is very unlikely, compared to other more powerful nems such as many carpets

 

[Jacobsal91]

Im not sure if a condy fits my needs, One that moves slow or stays put would be ideal

 

[Reefpete]

Im not sure if a condy fits my needs, One that moves slow or stays put would be ideal

My long tentacle is good stays put no problems around 35 bucks

 

[Schism]

BTA's (Bubble Tip Anemone) is known for being one of the best as staying put and easier for new nem keepers. Also many species of clowns readily host them.

 

[Jacobsal91]

That is good to know, because i would
Love to have a clown host one

Though of an anemone crab as well, one at my local store hosting a pretty nice anemone, both of them for $50