Anemones in Agressive tank?

[aeris]

I'm planning an agressive setup (125g). Puffer, Angel, Tang, triggers....not sure yet, Do they eat anemones? How much light do anemones need to survive? I was thinking of some condys since they are cheap, just to give some color to the rockwork.

p.s. posted this here since it's more about the fish than the anemones

 

[steve-s]

Depends on the exact species of puffer, trigger and (rarely) angel. The tangs will not be a concern. I would urge caution though at adding a delicate species like this to a tank geared mainly towards fish. Water quality is paramount to the anemones healthy existance. With larger growing fish and often being messy eaters/waste producers, that is not usually a good combination.

Also be aware Condylactis sp. is not typically all that colourful depending on the collection area and ultimately the care. Some can be a very brilliant purple but are few and far between. More commonly they are a beige/grey or hint of green with colored tips.

In short, I don't think this would be a wise addition... :|

Can you post an exact species list of fish and typical water parameters?

Cheers
Steve

 

[aeris]

Thanx, I thought it was not such a good idea that's why I had to ask. It's just that the rock alone looks dull. I'm planning oh having a porcupine puffer, yellow or purple tang, picasso, I would love to have an Emperor Angel (but that's for later to see how it goes with the other fish), maybe a panther grouper, not sure yet. Right now I only have a big clown (cinnamon) so the parameters are still on zeros, and some rock work.

 

[steve-s]

The Picasso and Pork will pretty much rule out most sessile/mobile inverts. The pork can be a 50/50 risk for corals (moreso snails) and such but the Picasso is a definate no.

Cheers
Steve

 

[aeris]

So, the only option for color I have left is fake corals?

 

[steve-s]

In terms of corals, 'fraid so unless you alter your fish choices.

Cheers
Steve

 

[aeris]

I have only like 220w of light for a 125g, so I think I'll stay with the fish choices... thanx for your help