Anemone for 'small' tank - Aquarium Advice

Jarred Darque · 10-30-2006, 12:03 PM

I am just wondering if there is an anemone that is safe for a 29 gallon tank, can be kept with corals, and is known to form a relationship with clowns?

**roka64** · 10-30-2006, 12:11 PM

Hmmm, that might kind of tight quarters, they sometimes like to move around and can sting corals. Also you should have a mature tank of about 6-12 months and proper lighting. One other thing, the clowns might not even host it.

Jarred Darque · 10-30-2006, 12:25 PM

Abotu the mature tank and the clown not hositng I know, I am just inquiring as to if it would be worth setting up a 29 gallon tank with this as the ultimate goal. (Larger tanks are out of the quistion since I already have a 75 and live in a college dorm...)

So just inquiring into if it owuld be possible? I know that at the best case, this would be a borderline size that could be used, since most of them seem to grow to up to afoot in diameter?

**melosu58** · 10-30-2006, 12:41 PM

Size is not the only consideration here. What is your lighting.

Jarred Darque · 10-30-2006, 12:53 PM

this is all a hypothetical tank atm. I have the tank right now, it is not set up, well it is FW atm, there is not lighting for it or anything else, I need to know if I can do what I watnt ot do before I even start doing pricing much less purchasing and setup of the tank

**roka64** · 10-30-2006, 01:08 PM

I think, if you can shoot for 6WPG, that would be a decent number for one, someone feel free to correct me.

loyalrogue · 10-30-2006, 04:37 PM

I've got a small (maybe 8" across) long tentacle anemone in a 10gal with a hosting Clarki clown.
It's got 130w of 50/50 lighting and currently it's got corals, but that's going to be changing very soon.
In his "travels" he's come in contact with several types of corals, except for one, without any ill effects.
The one red rhodactis mushroom that's in there reacts badly to being stung.
Twice it's happened and both times he's shriveled up and expelled all of his "intestines" like a tangle of white thread.
Both times tho he's recovered within 24 hours of being moved out of the "danger zone".
Like I said, most of my corals aren't bothered by being touched by his tentacles, but probably this weekend I will be moving them all to my big tank anyway and just leaving the anemone and the clown in the 10gal.

Jarred Darque · 10-30-2006, 05:22 PM

How long would it take a long tentacle anemone to outgrow a 29 given ideal conditions without causing harm

10-30-2006, 12:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jarred Darque Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 664	Anemone for 'small' tank I am just wondering if there is an anemone that is safe for a 29 gallon tank, can be kept with corals, and is known to form a relationship with clowns?

10-30-2006, 12:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
roka64 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,380 Images: 12	Hmmm, that might kind of tight quarters, they sometimes like to move around and can sting corals. Also you should have a mature tank of about 6-12 months and proper lighting. One other thing, the clowns might not even host it. __________________ Uh-oh, I just overloaded my Bioload! Vote for AA Good reading about: Nitrogen Cycle Fishless Cycling Need more help? Articles Acronym List --Scott

10-30-2006, 12:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
melosu58 SW 10 yrs and over Community Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 11,260 Images: 73	Size is not the only consideration here. What is your lighting. __________________ View My Tanks Click here to Visit FantasyReef

10-30-2006, 01:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
roka64 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,380 Images: 12	I think, if you can shoot for 6WPG, that would be a decent number for one, someone feel free to correct me. __________________ Uh-oh, I just overloaded my Bioload! Vote for AA Good reading about: Nitrogen Cycle Fishless Cycling Need more help? Articles Acronym List --Scott

10-30-2006, 04:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
loyalrogue Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA Posts: 231 Images: 3	I've got a small (maybe 8" across) long tentacle anemone in a 10gal with a hosting Clarki clown. It's got 130w of 50/50 lighting and currently it's got corals, but that's going to be changing very soon. In his "travels" he's come in contact with several types of corals, except for one, without any ill effects. The one red rhodactis mushroom that's in there reacts badly to being stung. Twice it's happened and both times he's shriveled up and expelled all of his "intestines" like a tangle of white thread. Both times tho he's recovered within 24 hours of being moved out of the "danger zone". Like I said, most of my corals aren't bothered by being touched by his tentacles, but probably this weekend I will be moving them all to my big tank anyway and just leaving the anemone and the clown in the 10gal. __________________ "Damsels are the yapping, ankle-biting chihuahuas of the ocean. They have no concept of just how small and annoying they really are."

10-30-2006, 12:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jarred Darque Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 664	Abotu the mature tank and the clown not hositng I know, I am just inquiring as to if it would be worth setting up a 29 gallon tank with this as the ultimate goal. (Larger tanks are out of the quistion since I already have a 75 and live in a college dorm...) So just inquiring into if it owuld be possible? I know that at the best case, this would be a borderline size that could be used, since most of them seem to grow to up to afoot in diameter?

10-30-2006, 12:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jarred Darque Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 664	this is all a hypothetical tank atm. I have the tank right now, it is not set up, well it is FW atm, there is not lighting for it or anything else, I need to know if I can do what I watnt ot do before I even start doing pricing much less purchasing and setup of the tank

10-30-2006, 05:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jarred Darque Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 664	How long would it take a long tentacle anemone to outgrow a 29 given ideal conditions without causing harm

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
change from a small tank to a larger tank	ph34r3d	Saltwater Fish Only & FOWLR	8	07-19-2006 07:49 PM
small tank anemone?		Saltwater Reef Aquaria	1	04-23-2006 08:24 PM
Small tank	midol	Freshwater & Brackish - General Discussion	2	08-09-2005 09:26 AM
anemone for a small tank?	philc21	Saltwater & Reef - Archive	7	08-17-2004 12:21 AM
Small anemone	possum	Saltwater & Reef - Archive	5	09-25-2003 05:05 PM