How much light do Anenomes require? - Page 2

Beverly · #11 06-26-2006, 04:15 PM

Here's RC's Anemone FAQ page for more information ...

http://www.carlosreef.com/AnemoneFAQ.pdf

TheReefGeek · #12 06-26-2006, 05:59 PM

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lol. i know THAT much (that clowns dont necessarily like anenomes)

In the wild, every clownfish hosts an anemone, without exception.

But not all types of clownfish will host all types of anemonies. BUT, in a tank, clownfish will host non-traditional anemonies, just dependson your luck.

Go basic, get percs or false-percs, and an RBTA anemone, or long-tentacle. Research the specific lighting requirements of any anemone before buying it. I would go with a long-tentacle because they will bury their base in the sand, and not wander all over your reef killing your corals. These should be put under Metal Halide lighting, each bulb covers about 2ftx2ft over a tank.

Psyire · #13 06-26-2006, 06:17 PM

I have a clownfish who hosts in my hairy green mushroom. (sometimes I'm scared that the mushroom will eat the clown when it's sleeping) There is a condy anemone in the tank but the clown won't host in it. My 3 sexy shrimp do 'host' in the condy however. I'm debating on whether to get another clown as a mate... but it's kinda neat just having 1 as well.

TheReefGeek · #14 06-26-2006, 06:21 PM

I have had clowns host my very large colt coral, and strangely, my fungia plate coral.

OCDP · #15 06-26-2006, 06:51 PM

Heh, the strangest thing I have seen my clownfish host was my Seio powerhead. They would literally sleep in it at night, I had the pump setup Tunze style. And at the top of the pump was a little crack where they would wedge into and sleep in. I totally regret not taking pictures of this.. it was pretty funny.

Puff · #16 06-26-2006, 07:17 PM

i dont even really want a clownfish. i was just saying "Anenomes that clownfish like" because i didnt know the name of them.lol.

i just like the look of anenomes.

i know that it's best to wait until your tank is matured before adding anything like that. i was just wondering how much light they need because i was debating between two light setups. but i think ive found which setup im going to get, and it has PLENTY of light

TheReefGeek · #17 06-26-2006, 07:22 PM

What did you decide on? What are your tank dimensions?

SeaHorse_Fanatic · #18 06-26-2006, 08:39 PM

I think he's getting a dual 175w with 1 4' VHO 110w actinic over a 4' 55g tank.

TheReefGeek · #19 06-26-2006, 08:43 PM

Go with 250's, then you don't have to upgrade later if you get a deeper tank.

Beverly · #20 06-26-2006, 08:44 PM

We've got an RBTA in my 36" x 18" x 24" high tank lit with 4 x 95 watt VHOs. The RBTA is up pretty high in the tank. It gets fairly low water movement and hasn't moved more than an inch or two since December 2005. It has no bubble tips, but is about six times the size now as when first introduced to the tank. A pair of PITA tomato clowns host in it.

We've also got a GBTA in our 24" x 18" x 24" high tank lit with a 175w 14000K MH. It's located low in the tank and also gets low water movement. This anemone moved around quite a bit when we first got it in Oct or Nov 2005, and I'm pretty sure the movement was caused by too much water flow at the front of the tank. It has split twice and we sold the clones. The GBTA we have left has huge bubbles since we replaced the old bulb with a new one, and is also about six times the size of the original GBTA. A pair of ocellaris clowns host in it, but since they've begun spawning regularly, they don't spend much time in the GBTA anymore.

Have videos of both BTAs and can post links to them if you are interested.