Could I do an anemone in my tank, or would it wipe out my corals?

beehive124 · Dec 2, 2021

Hi all! I got a 29 gallon tank with 2 clowns, royal gramma, tailspot blenny, a tiger pistol shrimp, and a good amount of coral (zoas, hammer, acan, chalice, and blasto). I have plenty of rock open for an anemone to set up shop, but I'm worried it might settle down near a coral and kill it. Would it be a smart move to try one out? Or should I play it safe and not get one. Thanks!

Aboynamedsous2 · Dec 2, 2021

I put all my frags that weren’t grown into rocks together in a group, and bought one of these cheap tanks all I did was remove the lid and cover the frags with the tank upside down to gaurd them. I was scared of the same thing happening when I got mine lol and this worked good for me. Once it’s settled it most likely won’t move around anymore so it’ll be safe to remove the tank guard. Just make sure your tank is mature before adding one or it will most likely die.

vetteguy53081 · Dec 2, 2021

Anemones don’t necessarily kill coral. They will move when there’s too much light and/or water flow
Also note if this is a newer tank, they’re not the best specimen to add. Mature tanks are best of at least 3-4 months running

Hal3134 · Dec 2, 2021

Everything in life is a risk. If you want an anemone, get one. You’ll die regretting more things you didn’t do than things you did.

My anemones (7 now) stung one of my corals, but I moved the coral. It was a small price to pay.

dvgyfresh · Dec 2, 2021

Make sure your tank is stable first but go for it, my anemones live all around coral / touch but don’t sting (near coral without stingers like Xenia / zoa / anthelia) I wouldn’t want them next to a torch

beehive124 · Dec 2, 2021

Thanks guys! My tank has been up for 3 years, so I’m sitting pretty on stable params. With Christmas coming up, an anemone will definitely be on my list

Aboynamedsous2 · Dec 3, 2021

you’ll have to post a pic for us to see. Anemones are my favorite!

Cell · Dec 3, 2021

I say go for it. But be prepared to rearrange a bit if the new decides the spot you picked isn't favorable.

beehive124 · Dec 3, 2021

Aboynamedsous2 said:
you’ll have to post a pic for us to see. Anemones are my favorite!

I'll post a pic of the tank when I get home a little later.

beehive124 · Dec 3, 2021

Aboynamedsous2 said:
you’ll have to post a pic for us to see. Anemones are my favorite!

dvgyfresh · Dec 3, 2021

beehive124 said:

Anemone on right side would work really well, the frogspawn would be my only worry. I have anemones really close to coral and they don’t sting it even when touching - but I think the torch would sting

beehive124 · Dec 3, 2021

Really cool! My only concern about the right side, is that I have a chalice on the rock, but it is off to the side quite a bit and protected. I also have my acan on top of the rock on the right side, but I can always move it.