anemone hurting fish?

[freestone]

I am planning to get an anemone for my ocellaris clowns. I was considering a bulb anemone that my LFS has. It is currently hosting a clown and in the process of splitting. Not sure exactly what kind it is but its completely white.

My question is:
Will an anemone hurt the other fish in my tank.
I have a royal gramma, marine betta and some kind of spotted goby. I have recently seen some videos on youtube of people feeding fish to there anemones and i'd hate for my fish to get caught up in one.

Also, is bulb a good anemone to get?

thanks

[garygb]

Before getting an anemone, you will want to research keeping one. I doubt it would eat any of your fish, however, it will sting coral. Also, completely white means it is beached. That isn't necessarily a death sentence, but it does mean the anemones health is comprimised. I suggest you go to Karen's Rose Anemones, a website devoted to BTAs.

[freestone]

Thanks for the info.

Could the fact that its bleached be a reason for it splitting. It looked really healthy. Could it have been a different type of anemone?

[jacobterrell]

Mine hasn't hurt any other fish, but the aptasia's are hurting the anenome if you can believe that!

[NirvanaFan]

It could be splitting because of the bleaching. Bubble tip anemones (or Bulb anemones) will split when the conditions aren't good as a way to survive. One of two anemones has a better chance at surviving than just one.

I would not purchase a white anemone though. Condylactis and sebae anemones are often sold when they are white. They should be a shade of tan though.

I would definitely pass on this anemone and wait for one that is more colorful and not splitting. Anemones that just split need good water conditions and a stable environment. Moving tanks could just push them over the edge to their death.

[freestone]

Thanks NirvanaFan,

What you said makes sense. I guess I'll keep an eye out for a different one.