What do you think about Tube anenomes?

[Diana]

I've had one for a couple years. It's been in a few of my tanks, all with small fish and a pair of clowns. I've never lost a fish to it, and even my tiny sexy shrimp hang out around it for protection. You need to feed it brine shrimp a couple times a week. They can be quite beautiful!


-Diana

[Kabong]

I saw this artical awile ago.
Acording to it they are a "misunderstood".
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issu...004/invert.htm

[Delphinus]

I would say hosting for a clownfish an absolute no-no. Tube anemones aren't even real anemones. Apparently they're not as bad for eating fish as their reputation might suggest but nevertheless I would not use one as a host for clownfish. Not saying I wouldn't have one though, they have WICKED colours. Just not with clownfish.

[Kabong]

I'd have to agree with you'd have to watch what you put with them.
A clownfish could probably build an immunity to the sting but if it went barreling in there right off the bat. I doubt the results would be good.
In my case i have a green clown goby who has to sit in every coral in my tank.
I worry that his first encounter would be his last.

[marcingo]

well the tube anenome has been in my tank a day and has hidden behind all the rocks at the back and bottom of my tank- is my tank too bright for it? Also seems the clowns arent interested in it which is good. But I dont understand why its hiding at the back of the tank- its no fun if I cant see it- any advice anyone?

[Der_Iron_Chef]

They're nocturnal and non-photosynthetic. It may take a while for it to start opening up/coming into the light.

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Your clowns will not host in the tube anemone. Even if they tried, it would retract back into its tube. I had a tube anemone for about a year & it didn't kill any fish that I'm aware of.

Anthony