crazy anemone idea!!!

[tony02133]

ok guys need all the input i can get from anyone expert on anemones, i have this crazy idea of converting my biocube 29 in a anemone dominated tank , i have 2 questions, how many anemones can i safely keep together and how can i make my biocube anemone safe ?? thanks in advance.
tony

 

[jda123]

Keep the flow low to the rear chamber and nothing will get pulled in.

 

[TheRealChrisBrown]

All 1 type of anemone...or a mix? I might be worried about a mix in such a small space.

 

[zombie]

The biocube is already anemone safe on the grates. If you need more flow than the return pump (you probably will) just make sure to use a pump that is relatively small, use a netting or foam cover on it, and make it pulse.

These can help with flow too.

https://www.amazon.com/Hydor-Rotati...argid=aud-658219920192:pla-319229279680&psc=1

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[tony02133]

Keep the flow low to the rear chamber and nothing will get pulled in.

thanks for the input!!

 

[tony02133]

All 1 type of anemone...or a mix? I might be worried about a mix in such a small space.

only bubbles

 

[tony02133]

The biocube is already anemone safe on the grates. If you need more flow than the return pump (you probably will) just make sure to use a pump that is relatively small, use a netting or foam cover on it, and make it pulse.

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i got a small wave maker i can use

 

[kchristensen8064]

I have a 20 gallon cube that's my anemone tank. I'm doing 2 different types of anemones. I have 1 BTA and 2 RFAs right now with absolutely no issues. The BTA stays up higher on the rock work while the RFAs stay at the bottom along the sand. I plan on 1 more BTA and several more RFAs.

 

[Fourthwind]

All 1 type of anemone...or a mix? I might be worried about a mix in such a small space.

I would keep to one color strain when working with bubble tips. They will play a bit of chem warfare and literally change strains. I had a mix of rainbows and Roses in my 40 gallon nem tank. They are now all rainbows.

 

[TheRealChrisBrown]

I would keep to one color strain when working with bubble tips. They will play a bit of chem warfare and literally change strains. I had a mix of rainbows and Roses in my 40 gallon nem tank. They are now all rainbows.

I tried to introduce a Green BTA in with a well established Rainbow in a smaller tank and neither did well until I removed the Green and then the Rainbow bounced back to normal. Probably some chemical warfare of some kind in a smaller volume of water. I'd second the sticking to 1 type of BTA, but I don't think rock flower anemones would be a problem with a BTA.

 

[Balz3352]

As long as the btas dont touch the rfa you're good

 

[Fourthwind]

I tried to introduce a Green BTA in with a well established Rainbow in a smaller tank and neither did well until I removed the Green and then the Rainbow bounced back to normal. Probably some chemical warfare of some kind in a smaller volume of water. I'd second the sticking to 1 type of BTA, but I don't think rock flower anemones would be a problem with a BTA.

I introduced some rock nems once and they all disappeared.. now mind you I have 11 large bta nems in the tank now.

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[SynDen]

I tried to introduce a Green BTA in with a well established Rainbow in a smaller tank and neither did well until I removed the Green and then the Rainbow bounced back to normal. Probably some chemical warfare of some kind in a smaller volume of water. I'd second the sticking to 1 type of BTA, but I don't think rock flower anemones would be a problem with a BTA.

I have a rainbow and several green BTAs that are mostly all in one group right next to each other. The rainbow is the dominant and I think it helps keep the greens from getting very large. At first they separated them selves and didnt seem to like being near each other, but eventually they got used to each other and all are doing great now days

 

[TheRealChrisBrown]

I have a rainbow and several green BTAs that are mostly all in one group right next to each other. The rainbow is the dominant and I think it helps keep the greens from getting very large. At first they separated them selves and didnt seem to like being near each other, but eventually they got used to each other and all are doing great now days

I think my case was because the water volume was pretty small, if I remember right it was a 29g biocube and I wasn't running any carbon or anything to help neutralize the chemical warfare. I'm sure there could be a ton of factors, it just didn't work well for me to mix 2 kinds of BTA's in a smaller tank.

 

[Fourthwind]

I agree. I think it has to do with the volume of water.

 

[tony02133]

here we go, Anemones!! and a sweet elegance View attachment 13763 View attachment 13764 View attachment 13765 View attachment 13766 View attachment 13767 View attachment 13763 View attachment 13764 View attachment 13765 View attachment 13766 View attachment 13767

 

[Haddonisreef]

Looks good how do you like the light?

 

[tony02133]

Looks good how do you like the light?

i like it so far im still playing with the spectrum