Rock flower anemone vs mini carpet anemone

[Jmas4]

I am intrested in creating an anemone carpet. I do not know which anemone I should use though. What are the differences between these anemones? Size, shape, easy of care, color, tendency to move, sexy shrimp hosting ability ect.

Thanks and happy Reefing

 

[400stillsmall]

Rock nem are about 2" they have nice patern. Carpet nem can get really big, clownfish might host it also. They dont have bright color compare to rock nem though

 

[The_Harris_co]

Really the carpet maxi minis don’t get that big and have more color options. Though I’ve never seen one pop as much as my rock flowers.

 

[Katrina71]

Friends on the carpet maxi minis don’t get that big and have more color options. Though I’ve never seen one pop as much as my rock flowers.

+1

 

[The_Harris_co]

one thing to keep in mind is Rock flowers will reproduce. I’m not sure maxi Minis do

 

[Jmas4]

If they are both small, which one is bigger? What about care? Does one require more light than the other?

Thanks and happy Reefing

 

[saltyhog]

I'm gonna have to disagree on the size and colorfulness of RFA's. I have two that are over 6" across and are very colorful.

And an idea of the diversity of RFA's available

 

[jeffchapok]

I've heard carpet nems are more likely to eat fish, and for that reason I've avoided them.

 

[The_Harris_co]

I've heard carpet nems are more likely to eat fish, and for that reason I've avoided them.

I think the larger ones will for sure. I have a carpet that’s about 10in and it eats everything that touches it. My maxi minis are not as aggressive, they usually only eat the scallop or shrimp I spot feed

 

[Scorpius]

Rock flower anemones all day every day. Things come in so many colors and patterns it's mind boggling. Easy to keep as well.

 

[Leslie Tabor]

I have both, both seem to like lower light, or at least some shade. I have only had an issue with a fish that was basically dead being munched on by a maxi mini. My sexy shrimp seem to enjoy the maxi minis. Both come on a beautiful variety of colors.

These are my minis, just taken with my cell phone. No filters or fancy-ness.