Anemones in a small reef tank

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  1. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    Well, I am hoping to get one for my 29g. But I also have an 11g sump. I think it more-so depends on the amount of care you are willing to give it (feeding, and also enough light). If it goes bad you better get it out of there quickly.

    Corailline has at least one rbta in her 24g biocube (I can't remember how many she has).
     
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  3. dinkanber

    dinkanber Skunk Shrimp

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    Ok well this tread sealed the deal. So what corals do clowns like for a host. I saw some frog spawn that my lfs that had a clown in it. Are there others
     
  4. SwimsWithFish

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    sometimes they'll host torches. but when clowns host coral they can injure the coral because they aren't meant to have fish swimming in them. anemones are made for it.
     
  5. jimmy_beaner

    jimmy_beaner Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Not sure what sealed the deal about it, there are numerous people out there with BTAs in their small tanks (some time more than one).
     
  6. dinkanber

    dinkanber Skunk Shrimp

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    I'm new at this and I am still learning and with that comes failure. I have already screwed up once and lost everything. So in my head if this thing dies and releases a toxin then I might lose more then what an anemone is worth
     
  7. jimmy_beaner

    jimmy_beaner Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    I suppose. In my experience, the BTAs are very hardy. More so than my corals actually. I realize there are many that would dispute this, which is why I added in my experience.
     
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  9. 1.0reef

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    I'd say go for it if you are willing to take great care of it! Feedings, good flow, high lighting, and correct water params ,and a established aquarium with good filtration is really all you need. Your clownfish might not host it, but there are various crabs and shrimp that will happily reside in anemones;D