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Hi,

I'm really keen on getting an anemone for my 50-gallon tank. I was wondering, out of all the types, which one is the most low-maintenance? I'd really appreciate some advice on this.

Thanks,
joe.g

I've had good luck with the Haitkento4 anemone, it's pretty easy-going. They're usually pretty affordable, around 5-10 bucks, so you can give one a shot without breaking the bank.

cheerz guys,

how large do these haitkento4 anemones typically get, and by the way, i'm in the uk, are you from the states?

how about a bubble tip anemone, they're pretty low maintenance. or a sand anemone, they're quite hardy too.

Nems need a mature tank, at least 9-12 months old, with good lighting. Bubble tips are one of the easier ones to keep, but still not ideal for beginners.

If you're planning to keep clowns, they might host other things like powerheads, leather toadstools, caves, or even filter intakes - not just anemones.

Torch and frogspawn corals, or even coltfish, give that 'nem look but are easier to care for.

Do your research, mate - I read about something till I'm sick of it, then if I see one and think 'I'll have that', I know the score.

cheerz for the advice, really appreciate it.

now, between bubble tip and sand anemone, which one is the easier to care for??

kind regards,
joe.g

To be honest mate, I'm not too sure, I've been considering getting a BTA for a while now, they're really growing on me.

Sand anemones, from what I've read, need a pretty deep sand bed, at least 10cm, and moderate lighting, plus plenty of water movement.

My local fish shop has a BTA in one of their 200lt tanks and it looks amazing, but either way, you're still gonna need a mature system to keep them happy.

Hopefully, one of the experts will chime in and give us the lowdown.

cheerz mate,

what's a guru then??

What zena4x said is spot on, nems need a decent sized tank, one that's mature, and some top-notch lighting. They can also be a bit aggressive in reef tanks, stinging and killing coflakes if they get the chance.

no worries mate, a guru is like an expert, someone who really knows their stuff