When can an Anenome be added?

[jws444]

I don't think any anemone would survive in a new tank from a new aquarist. (with not enough lighting to boot) He's probably in that 'buy buy buy' mode after watching Finding Nemo. lol. If he's dead set on buying an anemone, let him try out a condylactis (sp?) and see how long it lasts. They're cheap and abundant in nature. It's better than having him kill a blue carpet anemone that could've lived a long and happy life in the hands of a more experienced aquarist. It'll also save him 100 bucks. JMHO.