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Originally Posted by Azilla
how do u setup a tank for a anemone
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First, make sure the tank is mature. Then make sure the landscape suits the type of anemone you want. Ensure all pump intakes are protected so the anemone doesn't get sucked in. Also ensure you don't have anything in the tank yo would hate to lose from getting stung by the anemone during any walk-abouts. Some anemones (carpets) will remove all those pesky fish you have, so make sure if you geta carpet, you're not too fond of your (non) clown fish. I'll reiterate the mature part. Water quallity has to be top notch.
Most anemones do best (demand) with MH lighting. Some have flow preferences. Some are natural hosts for the type of clown you have, some aren't. Your clown won't neccessarily host in the anemone you buy.
Once you've decided that you really want to keep an anemone because you think they're great animals (instead of 'cause your fish looks lonely), browse the anemone forum on RC. Read the anemone FAQ. Learn all about them. Learn that for an animal that is close to being immortal, aquarists have a terrible habit of killing them within a year of purchase. Learn that just because you have a clown fish, doesn't mean you need to get an anemone. Really, your fish is just fine without it.