to anemone or not to anemone. that is the question.

condys arent compatible with much of anything else you'll see at the pet store unless they keep garibaldis there, i had six condys in a 29 for about nine months before i moved up north,they totally fascinated me and i wanted to learn all about them heres what i learned;
they don't like eachother
they dont like 78 degrees prefer a bit cooler
they dont grow quickly with feeding
they do stay put for the most part
they dont need a ton of light or circulation
most important..
they will eat/kill anything they can catch including eachother
granted i only had the tank up and running less than a year but if you want a "community" "tropical" reef leave the condys at the pet store, imo they are glorified aiptasia and are best suited for a "species" tank or something along those lines and for someone who is interested in just studying them.

 

ok ill save my ten dollars and get a bta. they seem like more fun anyways. thanks all!

 

I'm wonering the same thing... if you're getting these negative reviews, why bother? If an Emporer Angelfish may eat your corals would you take all your corals and transfer them or would you buy something else?

 

im gonna get the bta. i get christmas money this sunday. hopefully i get enough to get a nice assortment of corals and an anemone.

 

Ya the BTA are prettier any ways, and as you pointed out early, I think you have enough light for them.. LOL

 

My $30 Anem vs. a $10 Condy....there really is no comparison in my book..$20 gets you something WAY cooler lol

 

lol yea now im sure of my decision. im gonna buy corals with my money though. i dont want to chance an anemone just yet.