Anenome for clowns

pizazmitaz · 12/11/2008, 09:08 AM

i was gonna get 2 ocellaris clowns and 1 firefish
with live rock and maybe some polyps, zoanthids?

i saw the buble tip anenome and it looks cool

plus i know clowns do better with em

is it good to start with?

id have T5 lighting by current usa nova er whatever its called

jasonrp104 · 12/11/2008, 09:11 AM

How many watts and what sort of bulbs?

pizazmitaz · 12/11/2008, 09:51 AM

30 inch Current USA Nova Extreme 2x24 watt T5 HO 10K/460nm

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewIt...ILTFIT53U.html

jasonrp104 · 12/11/2008, 10:01 AM

You'll need alot more light. I've seen BT's under t5 lighting doing fine but it was like 6 bulbs. I've heard they do best under halide.

pizazmitaz · 12/11/2008, 10:06 AM

idk ,i said an anenome cuz i want my clowns to feel better

Toddrtrex · 12/11/2008, 10:17 AM

Clowns don't need anemones in our tanks.

Also, I would wait a while ( 6 months ) before attempting even a BTA ( one of the easiest hosting anemone, but still can be difficult ). Need to get yourself familiar with your tank first.

pizazmitaz · 12/11/2008, 10:34 AM

thanks for clearin that up for me

eyesinthedrk · 12/11/2008, 11:54 AM

my first bta turned into a ball of snot when hurricane gustov knocked out the power for a week, my secong bta decided to host my powerhead when i rearanged the rock work, now i decided to add some hammer coral for the clowns to see i that works for them

Reverend Reefer · 12/11/2008, 12:45 PM

i heard that some clowns will host in other things like long tentacles plate corals... might be a better option. i heard BTA's are somewhat difficult to take care of....

beachbumva · 12/11/2008, 01:46 PM

tank raised clowns dont need an anenome, your tank needs to be mature before keeping one as well some say 6 months some say no less then a year. Lots of factors determ time frame but I think the most important factor is it gives a new person to the hobby time to study and understand how to care for different stock and basic compatibility issues

12/11/2008, 09:08 AM	#1
pizazmitaz Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in america Posts: 126	Anenome for clowns i was gonna get 2 ocellaris clowns and 1 firefish with live rock and maybe some polyps, zoanthids? i saw the buble tip anenome and it looks cool plus i know clowns do better with em is it good to start with? id have T5 lighting by current usa nova er whatever its called __________________ I'm Chopping All of My Action...And Mostly Power... Society wants your pants intact, but your just not gonna listen are you Current Tank Info: 55 fowlr then reef in the summer)

12/11/2008, 09:51 AM	#3
pizazmitaz Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in america Posts: 126	30 inch Current USA Nova Extreme 2x24 watt T5 HO 10K/460nm http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewIt...ILTFIT53U.html __________________ I'm Chopping All of My Action...And Mostly Power... Society wants your pants intact, but your just not gonna listen are you Current Tank Info: 55 fowlr then reef in the summer)

12/11/2008, 10:06 AM	#5
pizazmitaz Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in america Posts: 126	idk ,i said an anenome cuz i want my clowns to feel better __________________ I'm Chopping All of My Action...And Mostly Power... Society wants your pants intact, but your just not gonna listen are you Current Tank Info: 55 fowlr then reef in the summer)

12/11/2008, 10:17 AM	#6
Toddrtrex Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 23,162	Clowns don't need anemones in our tanks. Also, I would wait a while ( 6 months ) before attempting even a BTA ( one of the easiest hosting anemone, but still can be difficult ). Need to get yourself familiar with your tank first. __________________ Click my name and then "visit toddrtrex's homepage" for tank pictures Current Tank Info: 210g reef and 65g reef

12/11/2008, 10:34 AM	#7
pizazmitaz Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in america Posts: 126	thanks for clearin that up for me __________________ I'm Chopping All of My Action...And Mostly Power... Society wants your pants intact, but your just not gonna listen are you Current Tank Info: 55 fowlr then reef in the summer)

12/11/2008, 09:11 AM	#2
jasonrp104 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: vt Posts: 1,113	How many watts and what sort of bulbs?

12/11/2008, 10:01 AM	#4
jasonrp104 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: vt Posts: 1,113	You'll need alot more light. I've seen BT's under t5 lighting doing fine but it was like 6 bulbs. I've heard they do best under halide.

12/11/2008, 11:54 AM	#8
eyesinthedrk Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Williamsport, PA Posts: 675	my first bta turned into a ball of snot when hurricane gustov knocked out the power for a week, my secong bta decided to host my powerhead when i rearanged the rock work, now i decided to add some hammer coral for the clowns to see i that works for them __________________ Everybody knows you never go full retard. Current Tank Info: SPS dominated, 125 gallon dt with 3 Apollo reef LED pendants, Apex Controler. 100 gal basement sump, 100 gallon basement fuge, euro reef skimmer, reef octopu s cr140 calcium reactor. Phos an reactor.

12/11/2008, 12:45 PM	#9
Reverend Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 883	i heard that some clowns will host in other things like long tentacles plate corals... might be a better option. i heard BTA's are somewhat difficult to take care of.... __________________ - Rev. Tank: 65G glass 48" long tank; Sump/Fuge: 30G. Lighting: LEDs+single T5 strip. Maintenance: ATO Kalkwasser + 10% weekly WC, daily feedings LPS+Softies dominated.

12/11/2008, 01:46 PM	#10
beachbumva Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hampton, Va Posts: 104	tank raised clowns dont need an anenome, your tank needs to be mature before keeping one as well some say 6 months some say no less then a year. Lots of factors determ time frame but I think the most important factor is it gives a new person to the hobby time to study and understand how to care for different stock and basic compatibility issues