Ritteri Anemone Question

[cbayer]

I am thinking about getting one and was just curious to know if I have a adequate setup for one. I have a 44 gallon tank with 70 lbs of live rock, 20lbs of live sand, with a protein skimmer and two powerheads and a power compact light. I dont have any fish yet but I want to get some clowns I just want to know if my tank can hold a ritteri and are there any tricks or hints on keeping them healthy please let me know.

 

[ChrisRD]

IMO you do not have adequate room or lighting for this species. They get large and require intense lighting.

IMO your best best for a potential host anemone would be a captive propagated BTA. Although they do not require as much light as the Ritteri, personally, I would still up the lighting to at least two or more full length PC lamps.

JMO & HTH

 

[Anonymous]

Oh my, I agree, your tank is way too small for a ritteri. They get huge. I also have only ever seen them thriving in tanks with very intense lighting.

One thing about anemones also, is that even if you find a small specimen, they can expand to very large proportions quickly, given that they are mostly water. So you can't even say "well, I will upgade later if it gets too big" because it could get too big on you in a month with good care.

I agree that a nice bubble tip is the way to go.

 

[jimmyj]

Third that.

Need a much biggertank, much stronger light. Not an animal for a small tank or a newer reefkeeper.

Also, Ritteris wander, powerheads in the tank are asking for pureed anemone.