I want to keep corals

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  1. syaza

    syaza Astrea Snail

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    Hello,i have been in this hobby for about 1 year..i have 2 nemo and a damsel in my 20l mini tanks..the thing is,i want too keep anemones and grow coralline..is it possible?.. If so,may I have a guide for it?like should I buy those akaline/calcium/magnesium concentration so that I have the perfect condition for the coralline and anemones growth? ARIGATOU.
     
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  3. Corailline

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    So roughly this is a 5 gallon tank? You'll not have enough room in the tank for the anemones and the damsel. You can look at maxi-mini or a really small bubble tip but the bubble tip will grow too large eventually.

    You do not need to dose to keep an anemone but you do need good water quality.

    You're better off doing routine water changes to maintain ideal water chemistry if you are seeking to encourage coralline algae growth and an anemone.

    The link below help you with specific water chemistry values.

    Reef Aquarium Water Parameters by Randy Holmes-Farley - Reefkeeping.com

    Calculators - 3reef Reef Aquarium Forum
     
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    Corailline Super Moderator

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    Also syaza

    Can you give a simple list of corals you want? There are many soft corals that might fit the bill.
     
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    syaza Astrea Snail

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    Awww...too bad,i really want a anemone.thanks for helping tho :)
     
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    syaza Astrea Snail

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    I dont really have any specific corals in mind but I used to have a purple tip sebae.
    Are you suggesting any ?
     
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    Well a the tank is way way too small for a Sebae, sorry.

    You could try a nice Sarcophyton (toad stool). It's a hardy coral and the clowns may take of residence in the polyps. Xenia and green star polyps will work as well.
     
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    kenya trees and mushrooms are always fun
     
  10. syaza

    syaza Astrea Snail

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    Yea..i made a terrible mistake about it.
    I never heard of kenya trees but it looks awesome(i googled it).thanks guys;D