anemone suggestions?

[lazycouch]

hey guys i have a 30g tank and was wondering if there was any type of anemone i can place on this new rock shelf i mounted for my clown to host on?

 

[Fishurama]

Rock flowers move the least, then mini maxis, then bubble tips. They will all move were they want to go no matter what though. Most don't prefer that much light as well. So your chances aren't too good of it staying there.
(I have over 10 anemones in my tank)

 

[Keen4]

My clowns dont host my rock flowers- they seem to like my BTA's. Good luck keeping one in place they move wherever they want.

 

[lazycouch]

Rock flowers move the least, then mini maxis, then bubble tips. They will all move were they want to go no matter what though. Most don't prefer that much light as well. So your chances aren't too good of it staying there.
(I have over 10 anemones in my tank)

thanks for the info! i currently have 2 rockflowers and only one has left his original placement so far!

 

[lazycouch]

My clowns dont host my rock flowers- they seem to like my BTA's. Good luck keeping one in place they move wherever they want.

would it move off the shelf by crawling down the acrylic wall?

 

[Fishurama]

would it move off the shelf by crawling down the acrylic wall?

In theory it could but whats most likely going to happen is, it's going to detach itself, and float with the current to a rock, then crawl to a darker/dim area while it adjusts to your system, then move to a place it likes or at worst case scenario(sorry to bring it up) get sucked into the powerhead(since you dont have an anemone guard on it) It could work, but it's more then likely not going to as anemones have minds of their own and were want them to go, they can say no LOL
I have from what i can recall, 6 mini maxis, 6 rock flowers, and 1 bubble tip. I love them. Beautiful creatures.

 

[D-Nak]

RFAs are not host anemones.

As previously mentioned, there's no guarantee that any anemone will stay on that shelf. BTAs typically like to hide their foot in a crevice, so the likelihood of it staying on that shelf is relatively low. The only anemone I can think of that likes flat surfaces like that is H. magnifica, but it'll most likely climb up the wall. If they can sense any wall (via a tentacle touching it) they'll climb up it.

 

[old salt reefer]

RFAs are not host anemones.

Nor are the Mini Maxis.

 

[Silverrshadow]

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Preferred "home" for Clownfish to host

I have heard many opinions and have seen clowns host several different things, such as a mushroom and even tried an algae scraper. I want to know what the forum thinks. Please, leave any advice for this newbie reefer!

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[lazycouch]

RFAs are not host anemones.

As previously mentioned, there's no guarantee that any anemone will stay on that shelf. BTAs typically like to hide their foot in a crevice, so the likelihood of it staying on that shelf is relatively low. The only anemone I can think of that likes flat surfaces like that is H. magnifica, but it'll most likely climb up the wall. If they can sense any wall (via a tentacle touching it) they'll climb up it.

agreed!makes sense.. was just curious. any ideas on other coral i can place up there?? (that is not gsp) hahahaha

 

[lazycouch]

RFAs are not host anemones.

As previously mentioned, there's no guarantee that any anemone will stay on that shelf. BTAs typically like to hide their foot in a crevice, so the likelihood of it staying on that shelf is relatively low. The only anemone I can think of that likes flat surfaces like that is H. magnifica, but it'll most likely climb up the wall. If they can sense any wall (via a tentacle touching it) they'll climb up it.

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Preferred "home" for Clownfish to host

I have heard many opinions and have seen clowns host several different things, such as a mushroom and even tried an algae scraper. I want to know what the forum thinks. Please, leave any advice for this newbie reefer!

www.reef2reef.com

i really just feel bad because he hosts an airline tube i have in there hahahahahaahaha

 

[WIReefer]

agreed!makes sense.. was just curious. any ideas on other coral i can place up there?? (that is not gsp) hahahaha

Sps would do great up there

 

[Keen4]

would it move off the shelf by crawling down the acrylic wall?

Oh yea- or they just decide to detach and float around until they land someplace and walk to wherever they want to go. They're very interesting creatures. I have 3 bta's. One is splitting right now. I do have a Ruby Mini Maxi that moves a lot too. But the BTA is very independent. Theres no way to make it stay put.

 

[Keen4]

agreed!makes sense.. was just curious. any ideas on other coral i can place up there?? (that is not gsp) hahahaha

Maybe try a hammer coral? Sometimes clowns will host them but theres a chance he may disturb the coral. Maybe even a gsp wall? Sometimes they bash up against those but he doesn't necessarily need to host in anything.

 

[chizerbunoi]

Put a magnifica but it will move But most likely stay somewhere on the back wall. My second vote is a elegance coral from Australia. Could also host your clowns. Third vote is a torch.