Aquarium decoration question

[Smitty007j]

I just started a tank its fully cycled and ready for fish. I plan on starting with two clown fish. I know they don't need an anemone to survive, but I would like to see them host one. I know I need to wait months before getting one. So does anyone know a place I could get a fake one that's safe for the fish. I read alot of reviews, and on some of them say they loose color and smell toxic. I don't want to take a chance. Thanks

 

[NanaReefer]

Clowns will host a powerhead if they so choose-lol

 

[Smitty007j]

Well that doesn't seem safe lol

 

[tyler1503]

A torch coral is a good substitute they even pack a nice sting just like a nem lol.

 

[Smitty007j]

Are they hardy the tank just cycled its 90 gallons with a sump refugium and protein skimmer and gfo/carbon reactor. And miracle mud. Also just t 5 lighting

 

[tyler1503]

It should be ok. I've had them growing under t8s before.
They're pretty hardy, but you still need to keep parameters in check as they can die off pretty quickly.
There's a few other options out there for anemone substitutes, but it depends on what clowns you have. Some will host anything, some won't.