To do coral or not do coral is the question!!!!

brittany.ann.burleigh93 · May 12, 2016

So I really like the way the soft corals look and I already have one hammer coral that is getting bigger and bigger every day. But I ran into a little problem. so my goal for this hobby was to own a dog faced puffer, I love them there so fun to watch and there adorable, but they don't so good with coral or invertebrates but I do t have any besides a HUGE hermit crab. But I also really really want a anome is it possible to do a coral free tank and still have anome. And lighting isn't a problem. I have a led solar flare light. Just looking for alittle info and help. Any advise is very much appreciated.

ludnix · May 13, 2016

I think there would be a great chance of a dogface puffer eating any anemones you put in there.

Diesel · May 13, 2016

Nems need a good amount of light too.

brittany.ann.burleigh93 · May 13, 2016

Diesel said:
Nems need a good amount of light too.

Lighting isn't a problem I have a very strong led light. That cost over 200 dollars

Diesel · May 13, 2016

brittany.ann.burleigh93 said:
Lighting isn't a problem I have a very strong led light. That cost over 200 dollars

Awesome!
Can you post a picture of your awesome reef, here at R2R we love reef pics

tupes · May 13, 2016

Yes you can add an anemone without doing a coral tank but you also need to research the fish you intend to keep. The puffer is one that you would definitely like to stay away from.
Another option would be to do 2 tanks.

Also could you post a link to the light that you have? I've never heard of it and would like to check it out. Not trying to knock that brand but anemones are one thing that requires a fair amount of light like a previous poster stated.