Anemones (any type) are very sensitive to water quality and require a mature tank. Also, in a tank that size, you would only be able to keep an anemone and a clown. I wouldn't reccomend either. After you fill the tank with rock and sand, there are really only about 4 gallons. I would suggest a small goby or two, and only that.
Back to anemones: there is no guarantee that clownfish will host them. In fact, oftentimes, you will buy a specific coral/animal for a clownfish to host, and it ends up hosting a powerhead or mag-float.
Please consider not getting the clownfish or the anemone. An 8 gallon tank is WAY to small for either. You could get a clown goby or yellow watchman/pistol shrimp pair, which would be quite interesting.