Carpet vs Bubble Tip Nem

[Steven9194]

Stuck between getting a Bubble tip or a carpet nem. I’ve done my research on both and both have pros and cons, however I cannot make up my mind. I was hoping to hear from others about which they would recommend.

125g reef tank, currently with only soft coral, however I plan to do a nice verity or coral in the future.

 

[mtraylor]

Carpet is more likely to eat your small fish, and bubble is not. Both are beautiful. Placement of both is a little different. For me. It all depends on rock layout and howuch real estate you would have for the carpet. They get big

 

[Jekyl]

Wayyyy more light needed for some of the carpets.

 

[Armt350]

I've found bubble tips to be more friendly to a tanks inhabitants... but they can get just as big as a Haddons. In years of having bubble tips I think I have only ever lost a shrimp or two to it(even then I'm not certain it was the anemone) They also have a more diverse color spectrum.

As a side note a lot of people mention size, and sure theoretically the carpet will be bigger. But all 3 BTA's I've had all ended up basketball sized or larger.

 

[Kmst80]

Stuck between getting a Bubble tip or a carpet nem. I’ve done my research on both and both have pros and cons, however I cannot make up my mind. I was hoping to hear from others about which they would recommend.

125g reef tank, currently with only soft coral, however I plan to do a nice verity or coral in the future.

Maybe include mini maxi and adhesive anemones into your decision. Both are similar to Carpet anemones but the don't get as big. I got 3 Mini Maxis and 2 Adhesives in my 200 gallon with mixed reef corals around them. Got a Bta too and a Tube nem, all behaving relatively good.