High calcium and anemones

upin · #1 11/15/2007, 10:38 PM

Hi Guys, I'm planning to build an SPS dominant aquarium, but I'm also thinking of having an anemone in the aquarium, most probably would be RBTA is it possible?

I heard from a friend before that soft corals would be affected by high calcium parameter, how about anemones? will they be able to grow and survive well?

Thanks

Toddrtrex · #2 11/15/2007, 11:21 PM

If you ignore the fact that the RBTA may/will wander around, having the calcium around 400-450 will have no adverse effects on the anemone.

And I don't see how anything would be bothered by having a calcium level near/at natural levels.

I've been keeping anemones (( LTAs, BTAs, and Haddoniis )) at those levels for years without any issues.

tmz · #3 11/15/2007, 11:30 PM

I've kept a couple of rbtas for several years in 490ppm calcium without a problem. They do like to move though and will sting neighboring corals.

upin · #4 11/20/2007, 01:25 AM

Thanks guys! well, I should be worrying about the other livestock than the rbta then.

I'll post some picture when I get one of the rbta.

Cheers