Anemone not eating not sticky!?

[reefer024]

Ok guys tell me do you want me to upgrade my tank to a 10 or 15 gallon? Because I think that is the best thing to do. Now that you guys said all of that about my tank I feel TERRIBLE! I am so sorry! I didn't know it was wrong!

What model kessil led did you get? And what is the largest size tank you can get, 36-40 gallons?

 

[Nem1clownfish2]

I only have space for a 10 or 15 gallon I would get a 36 or 40 if I had the space.

 

[Nem1clownfish2]

I have been looking for a 15 gallon but I can't find one. So I literally just ordered a 10 gallon. With the Kessel light and some more live rock and sand.

 

[Nem1clownfish2]

Will a 10 gallon be ok?

 

[Nem1clownfish2]

Is there any thing else I can do for my anemone?

 

[carpetlover]

It’s innards? Infection ?

My carpet spewed it’s innards when I got him. Managed to fully recover and is now happy and healthy after 2 weeks

 

[Nem1clownfish2]

By the way this morning when I turned the light on the anemone was fully opened and it looked really good I will post a picture.

 

[Nem1clownfish2]

Thats very good carpetlover

 

[Nem1clownfish2]

And reefer024 I got the Kessel A160WE controllable LED.

 

[Hincapiej4]

Your anemone is going to die. Period.

It is extremely difficult to keep small tanks stable. The smaller the worse it is. And this is for people who are experienced.

Here is the blunt part. You are new, you are not ready for an anemone. They are or can be extremely difficult to keep.

A 10 or 15 gallon, SOMEDAY, MAYBE would be able to keep an anemone. You will have alot of work to do to keep it stable.

This is as blunt as I can be while still being nice. I'm trying to be nicer in my responses while telling you straight so I don't waste my time typing.

Here is my tank so you know I at least know a little about what I'm talking about.

 

[Nem1clownfish2]

Your tank looks really overstocked.

 

[Nem1clownfish2]

Ok so I have been really thinking about what you said and I have canceled the order for the 10 gallon tank and spent like an hour clearing the area for a 20 gallon stand that I just ordered so instead of a 10 gallon I am getting a 20 gallon.

 

[Nem1clownfish2]

What do you guys think?

 

[Nem1clownfish2]

Will this be good for the anemone and clownfish?

 

[mike550]

Hey @Nem1clownfish2 welcome to R2R. So it seems like you’re having some issues learning about saltwater aquariums. Just a few thoughts to share.

I know you’re focused on your anemone, and hopefully things will work out. But it’s also probably helpful to take a step back, and decide what type of tank you want (fish only, no sand, mixed reef, etc.). This will help you figure out how to setup your tank and what equipment you‘ll need to be successful. The biggest element for success will be your water — which makes a ton of sense. That’s why no one wants you to use tap water — and it’s probably creating issues for your anemone and fish. If you have a 20G tank, once you’ve got it filled, a weekly 10-15% water change will only be a few gallons. So it’s worth buying distilled water and mixing your own saltwater.

Next, it’s really important to know your water parameters, and keep them stable. Start with salinity, temp, alkalinity, nitrate, ammonia (for now) and as you add corals then Calcium and Magnesium. Once you get these stable you‘re off to a great start.

Good luck!

 

[Nem1clownfish2]

Thanks Mike550

 

[Nem1clownfish2]

What is distilled water?

 

[Nem1clownfish2]

And why is it bad that I use tap water? It is conditioned. With seachem prime

 

[Nem1clownfish2]

Anybody?

 

[reefer024]

May I ask how old you are?