Safe proof tank for an anemone?

Norboo · 12/08/2007, 04:18 PM

I lost two anemones, one to power head and the other to overflow. How do I safe proof my tank for an anemone?

Thank you.

rynon · 12/08/2007, 04:38 PM

I have a tank that is "safe proof". It has one pump in the back, it's a internal filtration setup......like a sump but in the back. The overflow has a eggcrate in it to prevent an anemone from going over the back....BTW just the eggcrate would prevent the overflow issue...put it at the top so the anemone would stay in the water. Powerheads.....get creative and make some covers/pvc tubing that connect to them. A PVC pipe with some VERY small holes drilled over a long length connected to the intake would like do little harm to an anemone. It would be pulling water from so many holes it would not have much suction. The overflow thing is very easy to fix. If this is an anemone tank only, forget the powerheads and use an external pump. BTW my tank overflowed when my anemone tried to go over the overflow but the anemone is fine...........I got electicuted, I now have a GFCI, get one of those too

dendro982 · 12/09/2007, 07:38 AM

Snail-proofing gutter guard mesh in overflow, filter floss pad inside (or outside, sandwiched). Sponge prefilter (any piece of aquarium safe sponge) on powerhead intake. Plastic heater guard.

But better to place anemone in place, where it likely will stay:
my condy prefers have a body-sized stone cave, may be slightly wider. It cold be composed from 3 rocks, placed together. It should be aside (within 2") and below the powerhead (at the bottom of 12" deep tank, Mini-Jet PH, 120-150 gph).

Well-lit place, in y case - facing the window, i.e. aside.

Uplifting flow only, no sideflow, significantly moving the tentacles.
After removing from another tank, it was placed in likely to stay place, left without flow for maybe 20-30 min, and it attached itself.

Resents places, where it is exposed to all the winds. Restores good appearance next day after moving in secure place.

Just my 2 cents

useskaforevil · 12/09/2007, 09:30 AM

i think the perfect version of a "safe proof" tank would be a milk jug using a candle for a light, full of hydors with angry face drawn on the side.

12/08/2007, 04:18 PM	#1
Norboo Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Annandale, VA Posts: 368	Safe proof tank for an anemone? I lost two anemones, one to power head and the other to overflow. How do I safe proof my tank for an anemone? Thank you. __________________ I'll try anything once...well, almost anything.

12/09/2007, 09:30 AM	#4
useskaforevil Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: kent, ohio Posts: 1,012	i think the perfect version of a "safe proof" tank would be a milk jug using a candle for a light, full of hydors with angry face drawn on the side. __________________ "and the delicate mechanism stripped its gears" Current Tank Info: 80gallon bowfront

12/08/2007, 04:38 PM	#2
rynon Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 686	I have a tank that is "safe proof". It has one pump in the back, it's a internal filtration setup......like a sump but in the back. The overflow has a eggcrate in it to prevent an anemone from going over the back....BTW just the eggcrate would prevent the overflow issue...put it at the top so the anemone would stay in the water. Powerheads.....get creative and make some covers/pvc tubing that connect to them. A PVC pipe with some VERY small holes drilled over a long length connected to the intake would like do little harm to an anemone. It would be pulling water from so many holes it would not have much suction. The overflow thing is very easy to fix. If this is an anemone tank only, forget the powerheads and use an external pump. BTW my tank overflowed when my anemone tried to go over the overflow but the anemone is fine...........I got electicuted, I now have a GFCI, get one of those too

12/09/2007, 07:38 AM	#3
dendro982 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,963	Snail-proofing gutter guard mesh in overflow, filter floss pad inside (or outside, sandwiched). Sponge prefilter (any piece of aquarium safe sponge) on powerhead intake. Plastic heater guard. But better to place anemone in place, where it likely will stay: my condy prefers have a body-sized stone cave, may be slightly wider. It cold be composed from 3 rocks, placed together. It should be aside (within 2") and below the powerhead (at the bottom of 12" deep tank, Mini-Jet PH, 120-150 gph). Well-lit place, in y case - facing the window, i.e. aside. Uplifting flow only, no sideflow, significantly moving the tentacles. After removing from another tank, it was placed in likely to stay place, left without flow for maybe 20-30 min, and it attached itself. Resents places, where it is exposed to all the winds. Restores good appearance next day after moving in secure place. Just my 2 cents