carpet anemone

rusty dowell · 08/14/2008, 12:14 PM

I have a carpet anemone for 7 yr s in my 265. He is the size of a basket ball, but new fish become fish food. any thought s out there. if i do get rid of him where do i take it.

IFbettas · 08/14/2008, 12:18 PM

Do you have clownfish hosting in the anemone? If not, maybe adding some clownfish to host in the anemone might help because they would chase other fish away.

tanktoyman · 08/14/2008, 12:50 PM

Getting a clownfish may help, but if you do get rid of it any local stores they will take it from you, some may even give you a credit on something else. Or you could place it for sale on this site and someone may be close by you that would buy it.

crvz · 08/14/2008, 03:32 PM

If you decide to get rid of it, I'd look for local hobbyists who have interest and knowledge enough to take care of it. Check for a local club, or here in the buy/sell threads for potential new homes. If that falls through, contact local stores.

Ron Popeil · 08/14/2008, 03:42 PM

carpets are notorious fish eaters. ive heard the addition of moonlights will help keep fish from drifting into them at night, but beyond that...thats just what that species of anemones inevitably does.

local clubs and most fish stores would be glad to take the anemone from you.

mrwilson · 08/14/2008, 05:02 PM

Any pics? Sounds pretty impressive (if irritating, fish-eating-wise).

nah2orocks! · 08/15/2008, 03:03 PM

Trade the carpet to your lfs for something else you want.

pony_killer · 08/15/2008, 03:06 PM

my pink carpet has been great...had a few missing chromises after i already had the carpet but lately it just stays in the same spot and i feed it a silverside or mysis weekly

08/14/2008, 12:14 PM	#1
rusty dowell Registered Member. Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: louisville ky Posts: 95	carpet anemone I have a carpet anemone for 7 yr s in my 265. He is the size of a basket ball, but new fish become fish food. any thought s out there. if i do get rid of him where do i take it.

08/14/2008, 12:18 PM	#2
IFbettas Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Woodridge, IL Posts: 1,953	Do you have clownfish hosting in the anemone? If not, maybe adding some clownfish to host in the anemone might help because they would chase other fish away. __________________ Current Tank Info: 180G SPS Dominant, 75 Gallon Sump/Fuge, 3x250w Reeflux 12k in Lumenbrights, Octo Extreme 250 Skimmer, Lots of flow

08/14/2008, 03:32 PM	#4
crvz Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: houstonia Posts: 7,989	If you decide to get rid of it, I'd look for local hobbyists who have interest and knowledge enough to take care of it. Check for a local club, or here in the buy/sell threads for potential new homes. If that falls through, contact local stores. __________________ -Chris- You don't win friends with salad. "Look! They're trying to learn for free!" ... "Use your phony guns as clubs!" Current Tank Info: rectangluar? wet?

08/14/2008, 03:42 PM	#5
Ron Popeil Love them clownfish. Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Vero Beach, FL Posts: 2,268	carpets are notorious fish eaters. ive heard the addition of moonlights will help keep fish from drifting into them at night, but beyond that...thats just what that species of anemones inevitably does. local clubs and most fish stores would be glad to take the anemone from you. __________________ ...he came with a razor blade bound, like us all, for the ocean... Current Tank Info: 150 DD

08/14/2008, 12:50 PM	#3
tanktoyman Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South Posts: 81	Getting a clownfish may help, but if you do get rid of it any local stores they will take it from you, some may even give you a credit on something else. Or you could place it for sale on this site and someone may be close by you that would buy it.

08/14/2008, 05:02 PM	#6
mrwilson Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dublin, Ohio Posts: 917	Any pics? Sounds pretty impressive (if irritating, fish-eating-wise).

08/15/2008, 03:03 PM	#7
nah2orocks! Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: q Posts: 152	Trade the carpet to your lfs for something else you want.

08/15/2008, 03:06 PM	#8
pony_killer Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 322	my pink carpet has been great...had a few missing chromises after i already had the carpet but lately it just stays in the same spot and i feed it a silverside or mysis weekly