How much light do Anenomes require?

Beverly · #1 06-26-2006, 04:15 PM

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

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

TheReefGeek · #2 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 · #3 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 · #4 06-26-2006, 06:21 PM

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

OCDP · #5 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 · #6 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 · #7 06-26-2006, 07:22 PM

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