Actinia tenebrosa question

[LeviT]

So I've been poking around to try and find an anemone suitable for a 19g with small gobies/blennies and came accross Actinia tenebrosa aka "Red Waratah Anemone". They seem to be a good fit but I think they may be more suited to cooler water from what little info I have found. I'm sure someone around here must know or know where I can find some better info on them. tia

Levi

http://www.masa.asn.au/masawiki/index.php/Actinia_tenebrosa

 

[GDawson]

So good info

http://animal-world.com/Aquarium-Coral-Reefs/Beadlet-Anemone

Yep...a cooler water nem.

-Gregory

 

[LeviT]

Sounds like they are commonly found in cooler water but not always. So they may be ok in the 70's....

•Minimum Tank Size / Length: 20 gallons (76 L) or more
•Marine Lighting - How much light for anemones: Moderate
•Temperature: 35° - 82° F (2° - 28° C), depending on the species
•Salinity / Specific Gravity: 1.021 to 1.027
•Water Movement: Moderate

 

[GDawson]

The Australian Red Waratah Anemone A tenebrosa is found in New Zealand, and Shark Bay in western Australia in depths of 16 feet (5 m) or more, and in Tasmania in cold waters ranging from 50° to 68° F (10° - 20° C).

The other nem in the article is a little warmer

-Gregory

 

[LeviT]

Oh ok, I'll read all of it

 

[Joost_]

Cool water (should do fine 68F - 72F), Grow like pests when fed often, non-photosynthetic. May or may not eat fish.

 

[GDawson]

Still a nice nem...worth looking into a cooler tank down the line.....

-Gregory