Info, Advice on Purple Long Tentacle Anemone

[Fishf00d]

So I have a cycling 65 tub that I'm setting back up. I'm interested in adding a purple LTA and a few pink skunk clowns. I've never kept a anemone before. I've been in the hobby for some time and kept some decent looking tanks.

First I know I don't have enough sand in any one spot for one of these guys. I'll be adding some in an area I'd like the anemone to stay, but I know that isn't always what happens. I'm planning a very open scape on the tank so there should be a good amount of room on the lower half of the tank. How big does one of these guys actually get.

Lighting shouldn't be an issue. I'll be running some steve's leds with a pair of t5 bulbs. Also have a sump with a fuge and skimmer set up.

How long should I let the tank mature before ordering a lta. Since I'm going with an open aquascape there will be a little on the low side for lr. I guess rule of thumb is 6 months.

Again will a 65 tub be too small for a full grown lta?

Advise or suggestions particularly from those who have kept a purple variety would be nice. Again I'm no rookie to reefing, just anemones. I've never had an interest in them but for some reason I'm wanting some different clowns with an anemone in this new setup. Is a pink skunk different? I mean everyone is into those designer clownfish. You can keep them.

 

[Trex]

What are the dimensions of this "tub"?

IME, with them, they do like the sandbed, but closer to the sand/rock interface. I half circle of rocks around a sandy area has worked well for me.

What do you plan on having for flow? They tend to be more sensitive to flow -- gentle is better. Make sure to cover any powerhead intakes

When getting one, make sure to check the base of the "foot". Look at the center of it for any hole --- even a pinhead sized one can be trouble;

Can be a very nice combo --- a set up I had about 10 years ago;