I don't think this is a newbie question at all. The effects of one organism on another in our little closed systems can be a very complicated and advanced topic, IMHO.
Flower anemones and BTA's can be kept in a system of 85gl with no noticeable complications. I wouldn't fill the system with nothing but these two species though. I would also keep them from coming into contact with each other.
I have been keeping anemones and coral in the same tank for a very long time. The key is to understand the habits of the anemone so that you can limit its tendency to roam the tank. As long as the anemone and coral don't come into contact with each other, you shouldn't have issues.
Allelopathy between host anemone species has been debated for a long time. IMHO, chemical warfare can take place under the right conditions. It's a subject that we don't fully understand though. When keeping two species of anemone in the same tank together, it's wise to keep them as far apart as possible, run carbon, and keep up on water changes. It is possible to keep multiple species in the same system if done correctly.
Flower anemones and BTA's can be kept in a system of 85gl with no noticeable complications. I wouldn't fill the system with nothing but these two species though. I would also keep them from coming into contact with each other.
I have been keeping anemones and coral in the same tank for a very long time. The key is to understand the habits of the anemone so that you can limit its tendency to roam the tank. As long as the anemone and coral don't come into contact with each other, you shouldn't have issues.
Allelopathy between host anemone species has been debated for a long time. IMHO, chemical warfare can take place under the right conditions. It's a subject that we don't fully understand though. When keeping two species of anemone in the same tank together, it's wise to keep them as far apart as possible, run carbon, and keep up on water changes. It is possible to keep multiple species in the same system if done correctly.
