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    Posted: July 13 2004 at 12:19pm
I didn't think I would ever want another anemone but I'm thinking of trying one again so I can learn a little about them first hand.  Is there an anemone that will do really well under 4-65w PC in a 55g??
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Possibly something in the BTA family?

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Aptasia

I agree with Carl, I think the BTAs are nice looking and might do well in that tank.  Is there someplace up high where he can sit and not sting others?  The problem with a LTA is they like the sand and would be that much farther from the light.

[edit:  4 65w PC... in that case I think an LTA would probably do ok too]



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I had a tube in similar lighting and he did great.  He is neon orange white a neon yellow center. I would highly recommend one... That is if you dont plan on having your clowns hosting.. He does not play well with others...
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If you dont care about any clowns hosting, try a Condylactis - IME they have been darn near bullet-proof.

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Carl, I like the RBTA... I seen one on another board that created this interest.

Jon, no thanks on the aptasia .  The spot I have picked out would be at the bottom of the rocks on the sand bed...  providing it likes that spot as much as I do.

Connie, tubes seem to be very aggressive from what I read.  Have you ever had any problems??

Shane, the Condylactis seems like a good choice other than they can get 6"-12" ...

I do have a clown but he is already hosting a torch coral so hosting isn't on issue.  Thanks for the replies everyone...  I new this wasn't going to be easy.



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The spot I have picked out would be at the bottom of the rocks on the sand bed... 

Then I would pick out a nice looking LTA.  I have one that is vibrant green.  Beautiful.  There's a thread somewhere here about him.  I put him up in the top part of the tank originally.  He stayed for about a month then moved down into the sand.

Also, have you read this article about tube anemones?:  http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/june2004/invert.htm  Toonen is of the opinion that they are not nearly as bad as everyone says and he has references and arguments to back it up.

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Connies tube anemone has some crazy colors in it. If I wasnt already anemoned-out that would be the next kind I'd get.
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Thanks for the article Jon...  it did bring up some other issues.  My sand bed is only about 1"-2" thick so a artificial home would need to be provided and it seems they are nocturnal... which is ok but not what I'm looking for.

I have seen some nice LTA...  do they need a DSB?

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Shane, I haven't seen Connie's but looking around on the web... there are some nice looking ones out there!!
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I've seen Connie's and it is stunning and it was open when I saw it (during the day).  Connie, does it close up much?
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Here's a pic of my RBTA which has done very well in my 55G with only 3-65W PC

He's as happy as can be.  However the will pick their own spot and it won't be where you want it to. 

He liked my cleaner shrimp a little to much.

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Also Connie, how and what do you feed yours??  I'm guessing if it was out during the day it could catch food when feeding the fish??
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Nice jglover, how long have you had him??
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Mine is out all the time... He gets much larger at night but I have only seen him eat a crab and I think he might have gotten two purple fire fish that swam a little to close... I have had mine for over 3 years. He eats when the fish eat and then I also hand feed him small amounts of meat maybe two times a week.. He has never stung me.....You are more then welcome to come by & take a look at him. I also have two rock and unfortunately several manjo..... The manjo are free to a good home by the way. I do have a great pic of my guy I will try to get it on tonight... Thanks for the article. I have always thought they were getting a bad rap... 
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Three years is quite impressive...  thanks for the info and I would love to see a picture!!

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You have no idea..... He was one of the first animals I ever bought... He has made it when around 500.00 of others did not... The learning curve was not a pretty thing at my house... Keep looking for a pic. I promise it will come and be worth the wait.... 
I have flying monkeys and I'm not afraid to use them.

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The learning curve has been bad for ritteri anemones at our house.  Our clownfish are currently making themselves happy in a big fuzzy mushroom.  Not sure if the mushroom minds, but it seems like we should get the clowns a better home.
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Calling all computer geeks...... I need someone to save me from myself... I have the digital. I have the lap top & desk top but how in the sam &(*& do I get the picture out of my computer and on the board??? I tried the little camera ???
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geek yes,,,, computer geek NONONONO.. Lets try this

http://www.msnusers.com/MyWebDocuments

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