Anenome questions

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capoeira00

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I just started my first saltwater tank. I asked the sales guy about anenomes and of course he showed me all the expensive equipment I should have to sustain the life of an anenome. For example: 150 watt light and a Reverse Osmosis filter. I understand I need the light but do I really need a pricy filter that I'll probably use once every 3 months?


Thanks,
Leo
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Anemones are for very advanced and established tanks - and even then, despite what many say, they don't do well in captivity overall. Studies have shown that what many might call "success" is maybe only a few months or so - only a tiny percentage of hobbyists can keep them going for more than a year, and even less beyond that. There are always exceptions - but why make the anemone play the odds. Do your research, work with corals, preferably captive fragged - plenty of variety to play with.
 
thanks

Thanks, for the info but I still would like to know for future reference. Eventually, I will transfer them to the custom tank I am making and need to know in case I add the anenomes there so I have spcae for that filter.
 
There's no way to answer that. RO water is used when local water conditions are not suitable for promoting the quality environment that more sensitive corals need in order to thrive. If your water source contains heavy metals, high nitrates, or other contaminants, then yes, and RO filter will help with maintaining all corals, including anenomes. But, neither lighting nor RO filters will ensure success with anenomes.
 
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