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The Bubble Tip Anemone
(Entacmaea quadircolor) makes a
nice addition to Miniature Coral
Reefs, however, I don't
recommend it for beginners. The
Anemone is very attractive as it
sways back an forth with the water
current. It also provides a good
home for the many different clown
fishes. You might even get the
Bubble Tip Anemone to multiply
itself, if you are lucky! There is
one small problem with the Bubble
Tip Anemone, and that is that it
likes to go for a spin sometimes.
(Entacmaea quadircolor) makes a
nice addition to Miniature Coral
Reefs, however, I don't
recommend it for beginners. The
Anemone is very attractive as it
sways back an forth with the water
current. It also provides a good
home for the many different clown
fishes. You might even get the
Bubble Tip Anemone to multiply
itself, if you are lucky! There is
one small problem with the Bubble
Tip Anemone, and that is that it
likes to go for a spin sometimes.
A coral that likes to move around. What a
great idea! Not! The movement is where
the love affair with the Bubble Tip
Anemone stops. The problem with this
invertebrate is that it tends to get stuck in
the filters, power heads, or drains as it
makes its way along your reef tank. If that
isn't bad enough, it might decide to camp
out on top, or near, one of your favorite
corals. There is always the chance that it
might sting that coral, injure it, or worse.
This makes the Bubble Tip Anemone
somewhat of a challenge to house in your
reef tank.
great idea! Not! The movement is where
the love affair with the Bubble Tip
Anemone stops. The problem with this
invertebrate is that it tends to get stuck in
the filters, power heads, or drains as it
makes its way along your reef tank. If that
isn't bad enough, it might decide to camp
out on top, or near, one of your favorite
corals. There is always the chance that it
might sting that coral, injure it, or worse.
This makes the Bubble Tip Anemone
somewhat of a challenge to house in your
reef tank.
If you decide that you just must have a
Bubble Tip Anemone in your coral reef
tank, then there are a few things that you
have to keep in mind. First, you have to
make sure that your reef tank is anemone
safe. Cover all your drains, power heads,
and filter intakes, with a plastic mesh. I
like to cover mine with something called
Gutter Guard, which you can find at your
local hardware store. Place enough of
this mesh around the intake of the
equipment giving it enough space to
diffuse the suction. This will give the
anemone a chance at a clean getaway.
Bubble Tip Anemone in your coral reef
tank, then there are a few things that you
have to keep in mind. First, you have to
make sure that your reef tank is anemone
safe. Cover all your drains, power heads,
and filter intakes, with a plastic mesh. I
like to cover mine with something called
Gutter Guard, which you can find at your
local hardware store. Place enough of
this mesh around the intake of the
equipment giving it enough space to
diffuse the suction. This will give the
anemone a chance at a clean getaway.
I would also suggest that you place the
Bubble Tip Anemone in your reef tank
before any other corals. This will give the
anemone time to find a good spot and
then you can place other corals in the
aquarium. Give them a good amount of
space because I've seen Bubble Tip
Anemones reach up to 1 foot in diameter
and they will sting anything near it. The
photos on this page are in chronological
order. The Bubble Tip Anemone started
out on the left side of my reef tank. I
made the mistake of moving a few things
near it, and it took off. It stayed on the
move until finding a spot on the right side
Bubble Tip Anemone in your reef tank
before any other corals. This will give the
anemone time to find a good spot and
then you can place other corals in the
aquarium. Give them a good amount of
space because I've seen Bubble Tip
Anemones reach up to 1 foot in diameter
and they will sting anything near it. The
photos on this page are in chronological
order. The Bubble Tip Anemone started
out on the left side of my reef tank. I
made the mistake of moving a few things
near it, and it took off. It stayed on the
move until finding a spot on the right side
of my reef tank. The anemone has remained there for the last 8 months. It has been
attacked by a large colony of Wood's Polyps, nevertheless, it refuses to move. I like
the location that the Bubble Tip chose so I placed a few small pieces of live rock to
lessen the attack of the other corals. The Bubble Tip Anemone is still in the same spot,
and the 2 Clown fishes (Amphiprion ocellaris) have stuck their eggs on one of the live
rock pieces. The ultimate compliment from your reef inhabitants, "hey everything is fine
in here"!
attacked by a large colony of Wood's Polyps, nevertheless, it refuses to move. I like
the location that the Bubble Tip chose so I placed a few small pieces of live rock to
lessen the attack of the other corals. The Bubble Tip Anemone is still in the same spot,
and the 2 Clown fishes (Amphiprion ocellaris) have stuck their eggs on one of the live
rock pieces. The ultimate compliment from your reef inhabitants, "hey everything is fine
in here"!
