thanks for the reply---
one other question---
is there a type of anmonie that doesnt need special lighting that will
interact with clowns? In other words---I dont want to go nuts with a reef
tank---but I would like to have a simple Clown/anemonie relationship going
on. Is there a way I can chieve this without the "heavy duty lighting"
investment?

thanks again
"Boomer" wrote in message
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I kept the same on for 15 years and it did not die of natural causes. As
long as it is fed
correctly, not to much and not to little they will do fine. However, many
have had
problems keeping them . It is usually a food thing and not keeping them
off the bottom in
a tank. I kept mine in artificial tubes which by far is the best way.

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"StringerBell" wrote in message
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: hi,
: I had a tank back in the 80`s that wasnt a reef tank (special lighting)
: BUT--- I managed to keep a beautiful Purple tube anemone for years in
it. It
: seemed to thrive and do fine with the brine shrimp and clam pieces I fed
it.
: I want to start a new marine aquarium w/o the hi-tech lighting. I cant
: afford it. But I would like to have a nice tube anenome like the old
days.
: Did I just luck out years ago----or are these tube anenomes heartier
than
: others and formidable in a regular fish-only tank?
: thanks for your help.
:
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