Any advice for first time Anemone Owner?

paddyob · #1 04-13-2009, 09:33 PM

I just got my first anemone. i was told it is a bubble tip but has long tentacles and no bubble tips. it is a really nice green color and was a good deal here thru this forum. it is in a 20 Gallon nano with 130 Watt compacts. wondering if anyone has pointers to help raise is successfully?

Pescador · #2 04-13-2009, 09:39 PM

The more you feed it the more it will split, I started with one and now have 9.

I quit spot feeding long ago.

mark · #3 04-13-2009, 11:04 PM

don't put anything in the tank you don't want the anemone to move across and sting plus cover your intakes if you have power heads or a closed loop.

J.Lloy · #4 04-13-2009, 11:42 PM

The bubble tips tentacles lenght and colors will vary with different light and i'm sure other small factors.

whatcaneyedo · #5 04-14-2009, 12:23 AM

Plan on it growing to at least 12" in diameter and taking up half your tank.

paddyob · #6 05-01-2009, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by mark

don't put anything in the tank you don't want the anemone to move across and sting plus cover your intakes if you have power heads or a closed loop.

Whats a closed loop?

dsaundry · #7 05-01-2009, 03:16 PM

Pretty much like this...from another web site.

reef bound · #8 05-01-2009, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Pescador

The more you feed it the more it will split, I started with one and now have 9.

I quit spot feeding long ago.

Just curious, but when they split do the clones have bubble tips if the original no longer has them?

paddyob · #9 05-01-2009, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by reef bound

do the clones have bubble tips if the original no longer has them?

Mine has not shown bubbles yet. i understand this is normal in some tanks and many factors come into play. this is my first one. i am glad it is only max 3" When fully open. gives me room to let it roam. i have what could be considered high flow for a 20 Gallon and thought that was important... but mine seems to move away from the high flow areas. anyone able to shed some light here?

TVR · #10 05-01-2009, 07:01 PM

I have 1 in my tank now bought frm a Canreef Memeber. I put it on an island rock and it stayed there since. Start seeing some bbl tip but doesn't looklike fully extended just yet. I feed him frzn thing, but curriously what food is best for him - anyone?
Thanks