Although Ive been around RF for a while now Ive only delt with marine fish. Ive never really delt with Anemones before. My question is: Now that Im getting the hang of it I would really like to get an Anemone but Im not sure what my best bet would be. I have good lighting and I have good water flow and I was told that these are the most importnat things I had to worry about. My water is good (RODI) and I do water changes evry week. Ive seen many nice Anemones but I want to get the easiest one to care for to start off. I want to get the hang of this before I get into anything very delicate. What do you guys suggest?
What is the best Anemone for Beginners
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Reefdaddy1
Reef Geek Jedi
I would suggest a Rock Flower. They are not as aggressive and love imbedding themselves in the substrate. But that is my expierence with them. Others may have another opinion.
Herefishyfishy
Smart Bass
Yes they are very aggressive
I lost a few corals falling onto them.
Read the other thread today about one eating a Butterfly. They are nasty! http://www.reeffrontiers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22578
RBTA or GBTA would be my rec.
I lost a few corals falling onto them.Read the other thread today about one eating a Butterfly. They are nasty! http://www.reeffrontiers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22578
RBTA or GBTA would be my rec.
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spongebob lover
flea whisperer
do you want it for your clownfish?? if that's a yes then definetly i'd do a little searching on what clown hosts what .
My experience with my long tentacle anemone is ...it's to cute ... no actually they don't move alot, it hasn't split in the almost 2 years that i've had it, my ocellaris clown decided to host it a couple of months ago (it took her quite sometime hehe), in a few... i really like my anemone .
.My experience with my long tentacle anemone is ...it's to cute
... no actually they don't move alot, it hasn't split in the almost 2 years that i've had it, my ocellaris clown decided to host it a couple of months ago (it took her quite sometime hehe), in a few... i really like my anemone .Jan
Well-known member
Are any anenomes less agressive than others? I read that the BTA/quadricolor (is that two types, or one?) is/are good for beginners. If I had one of these and a hosting clown, how much danger would there be of other animals falling prey to the anenome?
Herefishyfishy
Smart Bass
You have VHOs or Halides? Most anemones like good lighting
Reefdaddy1
Reef Geek Jedi
Yes they are very aggressive
Read the other thread today about one eating a Butterfly. They are nasty! http://www.reeffrontiers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22578
RBTA or GBTA would be my rec.
< As I said I never had a Problem with them in 16 years. They always lay in the substrate in my tanks, But others may have had problems. Anytime you keep one any type of anemone they can be hazardous. But I have found Rock flowers to be the best for me.
moortim
Mountain Goat
Hey Roly I just thought I would give you a thumbs up for digging into what to keep rather than just buying one, all reef keepers should follow your example.
RBTA=Red Bubble Tip Anemone (I think I'm right, someone correct me if I'm wrong).
RBTA=Red Bubble Tip Anemone (I think I'm right, someone correct me if I'm wrong).
spongebob lover
flea whisperer
one thing about rose bubbles is that they like to wonder when first put in the tank, they also split from time to time and they can take over your tank .... just so you know.
.... just so you know.
Herefishyfishy
Smart Bass
and they can take over your tank
"RBTA infestation": OK, step back from the Joe's Juice and nobody gets hurt!
spongebob lover
flea whisperer
LMAO !!! :lol: . well on the other hand... an anemone tank looks always kewl :lol:
.Jan
Well-known member
...so they're like those little fuzzy creatures on Star Trek...the Trouble with Tribbles....a fat tribble becomes many tribbles. :lol:
