Is my tank suitable for rock flower anemones

natattack · Nov 15, 2023

Hello!

I am in the process of setting up a macro algae anemone aquarium with some cool invertebrates for the anemones to host like porcelain crabs and sexy shrimp.

At least that is the plan. Feel free to check my build thread for more specifics!

My main question is whether my current setup can sustain the anemones. I am using a Seachem Tidal 55 filter for flow and filtration and a full spectrum high powered planted tank light for the macro algae growth.

The HOB produces 250gph of turnover. Would the anemones would benefit from more flow or would this be okay? I am not opposed to adding something like a nero 3 as needed. Also, for the light, here is the PAR data. I am thinking of building my aquascape around some lofty perches for the anemones. Would this amount/spectrum of light work?

If the light would considerably hold me back I would probably get an AI Prime and call it day and swap the macro algae for some LPS and softies but I would prefer to be able to have some macro algae.

My best,
Nat

Lavey29 · Nov 15, 2023

RFAs are usually 30 to 50 feet deep so they don't need much light maybe just blue at that depth. They like low flow. They will move around to find their preferred spot. Mine are all near the bottom. One even stuck its foot in the sand against my glass

natattack · Nov 15, 2023

Lavey29 said:
RFAs are usually 30 to 50 feet deep so they don't need much light maybe just blue at that depth. They like low flow. They will move around to find their preferred spot. Mine are all near the bottom. One even stuck its foot in the sand against my glass

Hmm that seems to suggest my current setup should be pretty decent for them as long as I create some low lying areas for them to hang out on. Thanks for the advice.

twentyleagues · Nov 15, 2023

Id worry about spectrum maybe.... but should work. The prime would grow macro fine also.

natattack · Nov 15, 2023

twentyleagues said:
Id worry about spectrum maybe.... but should work. The prime would grow macro fine also.

Gotcha! I have a ways to go before the tank is mature enough to add them anyway so I can just run the tank with the light I have for a bit then buy the upgrade once the anemones enter the picture.