Any easy anemones?

[105man]

I have a 16 gallon tank with two perculas and a bicolor pseudochromis, aragonite sand, a powerhead, good filtration and compact flourescent light. Although the tank is well established, there is no skimmer or sump, or live rock, and no corals. The three fish have done well now in the tank for 2-3 years.

Was wondering if anyone feels I could try an anemone of some sort and, if so, what type would you recommend?

Thanks.

 

[Pufferpoison]

aiptasia anenomes are easy

 

[DansMarineTank]

BTA are considered "easier" but not easy

 

[dorkfish]

bubble tip, and the smaller the better for any thing that has to adjust to your tank water.

 

[~*LuvMyKribs*~]

Whats the wattage on your tank? A BTA or "bubble tip anenome" may do okay. You have a good chance if the lighting is sufficient and the tank is established (which yours is).


-Diana

 

[105man]

Thanks, all....even aptasia !!

I think the bulb is 12 watts. Maybe I will give a small bubbletip a try.

 

[TKOS]

12 watts is not nearly enough light

 

[mermaiden78]

I have a condy in a 10 gallon with 96W PC and some say that I am pushing it! You need alot more light than that !!!!!!!!!

 

[yamanjazz]

Id have to agree with whats been said above, BTA are not easy but they are easier than others. If you keep up good water quality and give it enough light everything wshould go well. I just want to add that BTAs are beautiful.

 

[mooman]

What about a rock anemone. Needs very little light. Not very motile. The clowns won't host in it, but from what I hear if they were tank raised they they probably won't host an anenome anyways. It would still give you that clownfish/anemone look.