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11-02-2003, 03:17 AM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: PA
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Anemone Choice
Okay guys,
I have a 20 gallon nano-reef with not much in it at the moment. I am slowly building it up. I would love to get a clown fish with an anomone for him to host with, but I since my tank is only a 20 gallon, I did not want an anemone that would attack corals or grow to a huge size overtime. I know, there may be no "perfect" choice, but doe anyone have any recommendations for an anemone? It does not seem right to keep a clown by himself, but then again I would love to have corals too. I have seen some of my friend anumones grow HUGE!!!! What do you guys think?
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11-02-2003, 04:26 AM
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Got Fish? HUH? DO YA??
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Australia
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What kinda lights do you have?
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11-02-2003, 04:35 AM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: PA
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Tank Stats
20 Gallon High Nano
110 Watts PC Lighting
23 Lbs Live Rock
30 Lbs Live Crushed Coral
1 Remora Protien Skimmer
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11-02-2003, 07:31 AM
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Good boy
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Marietta, GA, USA
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If the anemone lives it will grow. It will also wander, and may eventually settle down in a spot where you are unable to see him. Clownfish do not need an anemone. Please research thoroughly before getting an anemone. Here's an article to start with:
http://www.reefs.org/library/article/r_toonen8.html
I would also recommend you purchase and read Joyce Wilkerson's book "Clownfishes".
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11-02-2003, 11:56 PM
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Got Fish? HUH? DO YA??
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Thats correct, clowns do not need an anenome, and additionally they have been known to host in leathers, powerheads, etc, etc.
But like me - you may like anenomes - and the fact that your clown MAY host in it is a great bonus.
There is nothing to say that your clown actually will host in it though.
Whats the kelvin rating on your PC? (ie 10000k etc).
A plate anenome is a great choice, easy to feed and dont wander about, also they dont grow outragously quick either...
Your water quality must be good too...
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11-03-2003, 03:40 AM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: PA
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10,000K and Actnic
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11-03-2003, 04:45 AM
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Got Fish? HUH? DO YA??
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Yeah you should be fine for almost any corals...
Try a plate if you can find a smallish one that you like the look of (make sure it looks healthy).
They wont overtake your tank like some will.
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Mobile aquarium leasing, installations, maintenance, and supplies.
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11-03-2003, 05:17 AM
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too much monster garage
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: San Francisco
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I would probably suggest a bubble. Most clowns will go into a bubble.The long tentacle anemones grow fairly large and don’t always feed. I wouldn’t get a carpet because they at times like to feed on your fish. I would definitely stay away from sebae anemones. They die easily and move around too much. I would say get a rose, but roses like strong lighting.
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My tank pics: http://www.thereeftank.com/photopost...t=7&thecat=500
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