will a mag be safe?

[salty joe]

I'm thinking about getting a mag. I have a couple juvi blue ring angels and a small copperband butterfly. After seeing what they do to an oyster or clam, I wonder if they would probably devour a mag anemone.

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

Did you see the recent issue of CORAL? Lots of great info on anemones. I avoid this species; they tend to travel all over the tank and usually die after a few months.
Jay

 

[salty joe]

I tried to get the CORALS article but could only see a screenshot type page-could not read it. But, I do know the mag's reputation. I think I have a good shot here.

Unless it seems certain that the angels and copperband will eat it. There won't be clowns at first to protect the mag.

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

I tried to get the CORALS article but could only see a screenshot type page-could not read it. But, I do know the mag's reputation. I think I have a good shot here.

Unless it seems certain that the angels and copperband will eat it. There won't be clowns at first to protect the mag.

I know raccoon butterflies will go after them, not sure about copper bands, but I doubt it. The annularis might be an issue when the grow. The reality is, please don’t underestimate how delicate these are - I’ve killed my share over the years, I won’t try them again. Joe Y. at the Long Island Aquarium has a great display of them.
Jay

 

[Rmckoy]

I’ve had one for a few years .
They get huge !!!
mine was 26” across , but beautiful

they do travel so make sure all pumps are covered .

there are hard to keep butterflyfish that only eat anemones but I don’t think the blue ring angels are included in that class .

 

[OrionN]

They are beautiful.
I have Regal angels, Flame angels, and CBB with mine and no problem. Lots of tangs too. Flat high surface rock, lots of light, lots of current and they stay put.
Don’t feed them unless you want them to grow.

 

[reefs4life]

I agree with Orion. I've always had a mag and currently looking for a couple more now that I upgraded to a 300g.

I have a CBB, Regal, Majestic, Flame, Midnight, Eibli, Coral Beauty, Lamarck and Bellus. None of the above mentioned angels and butterfly have ever touched my mag. Personally, I'm sure you'll be safe.

In regards to walking, as Orion stated, as long as you have high light, flow and a flat rock, it should stay put.

 

[salty joe]

I've got the flat rock in a big worn down coral head a little bigger than a volleyball, a lot of flow and a lot of light.
Now that I feel fairly confident the mag won't be eaten, I'm gonna go for it.
Thanks guys!