Tube nem?

Can someone give me the general care of these, could I keep one in a biocube with stock lights?

Thanks.

 

Bumo

 

I found this article very interesting.

Aquarium Invertebrates: Tube Anemones — Advanced Aquarist | Aquarist Magazine and Blog

Of interest was the part regarding them being mostly nocturnal and not being dependent on photosynthesis.

Also of interest was the discussion regarding them killing fish. While they make a strong argument against them tube anemones being "fish killers" I have had close friends and experienced hobbyist claim to have lost fish to them.

I have kept them under PC lighting without issue.

 

Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Reef Compatible: Yes
Lighting: Low
Waterflow: Medium
Water Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Max. Size: 8"
Color Form: Green, Orange, Purple, Red
Supplements: Iodine, Trace Elements
Origin: Indo-Pacific
Family: Cerianthidae

I have one of these guys and love him. Just to warn u there tentacles are a lot longer than u thing so be careful where u place him. Once u place him i wouldnt move him unless absolute necessary. Ive seen my friend move hers and he come out of his tube to make a new tube, where as my mom moved hers he came out of his tube and died from all the commotion. U do need a deep sand bed for them they say 6 inches. I have a huge mound where he is. Ur lights should be fine. How big is ur cube? Btw There sting will kill all coral it comes in contact with....lets just say ive learned from coral falling....

 

Thank you! Beautiful creatures. I definatly do not like the idea of a fish wandering off in the dark and getting eaten though.

 

Thanks for the input. The tank is a 29. I have a nice spot to put him but I will have a goby so the whole fish killer thing is something to think about. How often and what do you feed?