Anemone help

[Hilltopreef90]

I have an established nano tank that’s been up for 5-6 years, I’m getting ready to upgrade it to a 28 gallon cube, I’ll be moving everything except the sand and adding the additional salt water required to fill it.
All that’s in the tank is a maroon clownfish, a Xenia, green mushrooms and star polyps, as well as snails, emerald crabs and a tiger shrimp (I’m assuming he’s still in there)
Anyway, can I add an anemone? If so what’s the best for smaller tanks

 

[blaxsun]

Sure, just note that your clownfish may take a while (or never) to home the anemone. A small(er) bubbletip would work well.

 

[Hilltopreef90]

I know they need established tanks and wasn’t sure if the upgrade and new sandbed will make a difference. My clown has a huge Xenia that he’s happy hiding in, although it would be nice if he’d host an anemone I mostly want one because I’ve never had much success in the past but I tried to add them in new tanks in spite of warnings that they need an established tank so I want to try again.

 

[Super Fly]

yes you can add an anemone, most are sold in small size anyway. I did the same thing as you and got an anemone hoping the mated pair clowns would swim in it but after 2 years NOTHING and I've tried every trick to no avail!!!
Just an FYI - BTA's can quickly take over a tank.

 

[Hilltopreef90]

yes you can add an anemone, most are sold in small size anyway. I did the same thing as you and got an anemone hoping the mated pair clowns would swim in it but after 2 years NOTHING and I've tried every trick to no avail!!!
Just an FYI - BTA's can quickly take over a tank.

I only have Xenia and mushrooms so I’m hoping both are hardy enough to stand up against an anemone and the anemone will find a space to be happy without bothering the coral already growing