anemone.

i have not yet kept an anemone but i plan on doing so when my new tank is set up. i was wondering what would be a good choice. i still have a long while to think about it but would like to start to get an idea of my options. i will have to two clowns in the tank and i don't see much of a point in having them unless they have a healthy anemone to host.
thanks
-norg.

 

Study study and STUDY!
Anemones are very difficult to keep, and if they happen to die they can release a toxin which can take out any and sometimes all of the other creatures in the tank with it.
They require good lighting, good care, and stable water parameters. They should not even be considered until your tank has been running for at least 8-12 months.
And with that being said, even if you get clowns and an anemone, there is a good chance they will not host in it. And clowns by no means need one. Sounds like you should really do a lot of reading and weigh all the options and pros/cons.

 

i am aware of the fact that they might not host it. but i have also heard that they are much more likely to host pacific anemones as opposed to atlantic anemones. Is that true? and i would definitely not be adding it for a long time. 8-12 months minimum. i also know that they don't need one, but i just like the look. lol bulb anemones have been looking good to me.