Is my tank right for a hadoni

[mch1984]

So I just started the cycle on my 90 gallon and I know I’m way far out from adding anything let alone an anemone. In the spirit of research I have some questions about the hadoni carpet. I ask about the hadoni specifically because from what I’ve read it would be the best option. I absolutely love carpet anemones but I’m afraid my tank won’t be big enough. Also do they move around much? Or will the settle in and stay there? I know all anemones can move, just wondering if they have a tendency to. I ask because I feel like I have a great spot for one if it would settle in.

The last big question is lighting. I currently have a 4 bulb t5 fixture and the tank is the typical hight of a 90. Would that be sufficient for a little while? I plan to upgrade to radions down the road but it will be about a year or so.

Any input would be appreciated, I’m not going to put one of these beautiful creatures in my tank if it’s not an appropriate home for It. Here is the spot I was thinking would be good for it, there is sand in the bottom now.

 

[Scoots]

So I just started the cycle on my 90 gallon and I know I’m way far out from adding anything let alone an anemone. In the spirit of research I have some questions about the hadoni carpet. I ask about the hadoni specifically because from what I’ve read it would be the best option. I absolutely love carpet anemones but I’m afraid my tank won’t be big enough. Also do they move around much? Or will the settle in and stay there? I know all anemones can move, just wondering if they have a tendency to. I ask because I feel like I have a great spot for one if it would settle in.

The last big question is lighting. I currently have a 4 bulb t5 fixture and the tank is the typical hight of a 90. Would that be sufficient for a little while? I plan to upgrade to radions down the road but it will be about a year or so.

Any input would be appreciated, I’m not going to put one of these beautiful creatures in my tank if it’s not an appropriate home for It. Here is the spot I was thinking would be good for it, there is sand in the bottom now.

I wouldn’t worry too much about the tank size..90 is plenty big for a carpet nem. I have a 120 and have 2 carpets 3 bta and a host of other sps los and softies. Lighting is a concern and you may want to eventually supplement the t5 with some LED.

The biggest thing IMO is patience and waiting until the tank settles in. This could take 6 months or more. You will gets spikes and fluctuations as you cycle and even for a few months after. Carpets are my favorite also so I know where your coming from. Good Luck

 

[mch1984]

Yeah I understand the waiting, the theme of this tank has been being patient, I don't see any reason to stop that now. The plan is to upgrade to 3 radion xr15's down the road. I have some other things I feel are more important at the moment before I spend the money upgrading lights. I'm just wondering if it will be enough for a little while I guess. Beautiful tank by the way.

 

[D-Nak]

Haddoni like a deep sand bed. They frequently dig through the sand and will attach to the bottom of the tank. If you don't want sand, opt for a S. gigantea instead. They're the shag carpet cousin of the haddoni.

 

[mch1984]

Haddoni like a deep sand bed. They frequently dig through the sand and will attach to the bottom of the tank. If you don't want sand, opt for a S. gigantea instead. They're the shag carpet cousin of the haddoni.

The picture was before the sand went in, I have about 2-3" in the bottom of it. I din't have a decent pic with the sand bed. The biggest reason I was considering the Haddoni over the gigantea is light demands. Correct me if I'm wrong but don't the gigantea require more light?

 

[Scoots]

Haddoni like a deep sand bed. They frequently dig through the sand and will attach to the bottom of the tank. If you don't want sand, opt for a S. gigantea instead. They're the shag carpet cousin of the haddoni.

My carpets both dug deep into the sand and I can see the foot from the bottom of the tank. I have about 3-4 inches of sand