Time for a nem?

Discussion in 'Inverts' started by nc208082, Jul 11, 2012.

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  1. nc208082

    nc208082 Zoanthid

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    I think I'm at the point where a nem is a good idea, currently my clowns who would not go near anything for over a year finally took notice of my elegance coral and set up shop, for a while the elegance didn't care but recently isn't looking as full and the clowns are venturing off to my duncans to set up shot. But similar results the duncans are bothered by them. Because of the corals being bothered by the clowns I think I should add a nem, I want to get a good host for my clowns a black misbar ocellaris, and a black ice cross occ., would a bubble tip be my best shot at getting them to switch? I don't believe with my tank size a carpet would be a good option. Any help is appreciated.
    Thanks.

    Tank is 82g cube, 30x30x21. Lighting currently is a 250w mh w t5"s. Switching over to LEDs soon.
     
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  3. dimpthepimp

    dimpthepimp Bristle Worm

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    I picked up an bta and my occ clowns didnt care for it. Bought two maroons and they wont leave it alone.
     
  4. chelseagrin

    chelseagrin Fire Goby

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    your clwons are some of the pickiest, so even if you get a nem they may not even host it. getting the anemone is no gaurentee they will no longer host your elegance. correction be hosted by your elegance. i would get a bta, depending on the maturity of your tank. if your tank is younger than 8 months i would hold off on a nem, but if you want one definitely go with a bta for a first nem. carpets and magnifica anemones are some of the hardest to keep. magnifica species include ritteri, and sebae.