Anenomes
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I'd say you need to do some research of your own so you can pose a less broad question. There are different anemone types. Once you decide which type you want to maintain then you can ask a more specific question.
As far as affecting levels (read as water chemistry parameters)...since anemones are animals, they will have a large affect on levels.
As far as affecting levels (read as water chemistry parameters)...since anemones are animals, they will have a large affect on levels.
IMO all anemones are way more trouble than they are worth. they are very sensitive, need strong light and good water flow, and target feeding. and no matter how well you care for it, it will live a life a good 10-20 times shorter than if it was left in the wild. it's best for you and the anemone to leave it back at your LFS IMO.
It depends on the anem. They themselves don't have a large affect on water parameters but, they are for the most part very sensative to water conditions and stability. If you can get a captive reared animal they are much easier to care for than the wild caught ones.
Here is a link which might be of assistance on our sister forum http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=53000
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Here is a link which might be of assistance on our sister forum http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=53000
hth
max
anemones are not that diffucult to keep. hell ive had three anemones since ive had my tank, u just hafta keep on top of water quality just as u would for many other less hardy fish species, yes u hafta target feed, but heck just throw em a silverside every other week and they do great, if the lighting is strong enough u can neglect feeding them even longer. I have three different kinds: a green long tentacle, a true rose, and a carnation or tequila anemone. i love em.
Please PIC those for us all especially me.. also can any anenomes live without Metal halides? could they survive with 2 Compact FLour.? or any other lighting thats cheaper?!Atarax;577586; said:
good to know... lets just say were talking about a 55 G... what lighting would be sufficient for anenomes? what lighting would be suggested? and whats the perfect lighting scenario? the reason i ask, is i am wondering if there are any alternatives to the EXPENSIVE HALIDES!!