Anemones, so many to choose from...

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  1. sdurrence76

    sdurrence76 Plankton

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    Thinking about adding an anemone to my aquarium, but have no idea what type would be the best. I have a Black & White Ocellaris Clownfish that I would hope be able to call the anemone home too. I have a few corals that I don't want the anemone to hurt/kill, Lemon Tree, Waving Hand Blue, Red Mushrooms and Starburst Polyp.

    Thanks.
     
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  3. doylef4i

    doylef4i Bubble Tip Anemone

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    See if you can find a fake one.Won't have to worry about it stinging your corals or getting sucked into a powerhead when you're not around.Also they can take wicked swings in params with out nuking your tank.
     
  4. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    If you have your heart set on a anemone I recommend Bubble Tip (BTA), or a LTA as long as you have appropriate lighting.

    Start with a healthy specimen with good coloration, take the proper precautions of covering powerheads and being aware of their ability to migrate to overflows and spill gates.

    Good Luck
     
  5. ferretfish

    ferretfish Sea Dragon

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    +1
    bubble tip and long tenticle are probily the best way to go
     
  6. tom.n.day

    tom.n.day Eyelash Blennie

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    BTA are beautiful, they move around more then you could imagine though! My clowns don't seem to care about my BTA
     
  7. JJL

    JJL Purple Tang

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    I would say a flower/rock nem is the easiest...
     
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  9. nicodim55

    nicodim55 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I say mini nems, I have 4 of these colorful little guys and they haven't moved from where I first put them about a year ago. Downside is that no clowns will host it at least in my experience with them. I plan on getting 6 more to cover this huge rock the 4 are on now.
     
  10. nicodim55

    nicodim55 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    here's a couple attached to the rock

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