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01-24-2007, 12:04 AM
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#21 (permalink)
| | Gigas Clam
Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Miami,Florida Age: 21
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OH MAN, the anemone world seems so complex.... sheesh. Brichel began with photosynthetic, now bleaching.....those are some big words man!!!
Im starting to develope a msall intrest in anemones!! _________ *Since 12/2002 40 gal. 85 lbs live rock. 3" fiji Live sand.wet dry filter and prizm protein skimmer. 192 power compacts
*Since 10/2006 125 gal. Built in Overflows x2, 3" LS(165 lb fiji pink) 175 lb of LR, 2x 36" aquatinics T5 HO fixtures(10x39W bulbs 2 gliesman aquablue+1 gliesman actinic+2 ATI aquablue special), mag 18 return pump, PM R30fuge. AquaC EV 180 skimmer.
**Working on CL with 2 4mdqx-sc little giants and a OM Super Squirt. http://www.3reef.com/uploads/turbo3.jpg | 
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01-24-2007, 12:09 AM
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#22 (permalink)
| | Gigas Clam
Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Mexico Age: 23
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LOL. Tell me about it. I got my BTA like 8 months ago thinking "cool clownfish house" lol. Now after bringing it back from bleaching, and death I feel I know alittle about them. And Ill defently try to get one going in the new tank. Evey little bit we can do to keep anemones happy, means one less clownfish house we have to take from the wild!! _________ 15 Gallon Nano, Current USA 80 watt PC Light, Pengiun HOB Refug, Pair of clowns one ocellaris and one purcula!
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01-24-2007, 06:51 AM
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#23 (permalink)
| | Giant Squid
Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Meriden, Connecticut Age: 44
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Guys, Don't let anemones scare you into trying one!!!!!!The main reason for their demise in our tanks is our lack of knowledge and some time carelessness. I have been guilty of that in the past unfortunately at the expense of my anemones!!!!
By informing ourselves, on their water, light, waterflow and feeding requirements, their is no reason why someone couldn't have an anemone and be successful with it IMO!
Yes, their are certain species that are alot more demanding and not for the novice or intermediate aquarist, many times proving even to difficult to the experts. However their are some that are quite easy and would be a welcome addition to a tank if not a reef tank, just keep in mind, their tendencies to travel, thus stinging of other corals are possible.
I list some of the less demanding anemones for a tank as well as some that you would be better off passing on. _________ 125gal.w/Mag9.5 return(dual megaflow)>Mag7 pump Aqua Cev180skimmer.Wave2k Hamilton Reefstar(2)250watthqi(mh)pend.a Yellow, Naso Tang Red Lip Blenny Percula Clown Demoiselles Niger Trigger F. Wrasses Cerianthid Stars Hermits snails Zoos shrooms Montipora Brains Gorgonians Favia Turbinaria Kenyon Tree Acropora Xenia Tridacna (CroceaMaximaSquamosa)
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01-24-2007, 09:51 AM
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#24 (permalink)
| | Astrea Snail
Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: pacific nw
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|  BabyBud update
The triplets are fine this morning... I should say Quadruplets! I found another bud hanging out in the sand last night, so it's been added to the pack. They are all grey and shriveled before the light comes on and then, presto, they plump up nicely.
Mama, on the other hand, has moved her sweet self down into a crevass and is withdrawn and pouting. Not sure what's up with that.
My tank is a JBJ 24g NanoCube. I have made no changes or additions to the standard setup. It uses a 36w fluorescent bulb - do you think it's too much for the buds to be up at the top?
It's such an honor to have this happening in my humble little tank, and to me - a total novice. Thank you all for your attention - it's nice to share this experience. | |
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01-24-2007, 04:09 PM
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#25 (permalink)
| | Gigas Clam
Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Miami,Florida Age: 21
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i dont think you are overpowered with light, on the contrary i think is a bit too low for an anemone, once again, im no anemone guru. But aparently, if the anemone is movingDOWN, it might not need that much light! | |
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01-24-2007, 04:13 PM
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#26 (permalink)
| | Astrea Snail
Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: pacific nw
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| heard from anemone expert
Wow... I heard from Daphne G. Fautin, Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Kansas State... VERY informative! I'm waiting to hear if I can post her comments here, as I think those of you that are interested in anemones (her expertise) will find them educational.
She said that pink tips are at only 10% of their population since before the aquarium trade took off. I'm feeling guilty for sure...
Anyway, based on the suddenness of the event, she feels this behavior was not healthy. She listed several types of anemone tentacle activities, most of which are about regeneration of the tentacle. In nearly all species, the "bits" die, though there is one in which the bits do become whole anemones (apparently not pink tip Haitians tho).
It doesn't sound very positive... but the bits are still alive, so I have hope. | |
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01-24-2007, 05:20 PM
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#27 (permalink)
| | Gigas Clam
Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Mexico Age: 23
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hum..... Ive read all kinds of stuff saying that anemones spliting is a sign of stress, or bad health. But They have to reproduce some how. Mushrooms, zoos, and most polyps type corals are anemones, and they split, or bud, and live very nicely in captivity. Right now im more interested in how your little guys do, hehe. Keep the updated commin. | |
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01-24-2007, 05:25 PM
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#28 (permalink)
| | 3reef Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Wethersfield, CT Age: 39
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Originally Posted by Birchell  hum..... Ive read all kinds of stuff saying that anemones spliting is a sign of stress, or bad health. But They have to reproduce some how. Mushrooms, zoos, and most polyps type corals are anemones, and they split, or bud, and live very nicely in captivity. Right now im more interested in how your little guys do, hehe. Keep the updated commin. | Actually, most species do reproduce via splitting but they can have an "unscheduled" split if they are stressed out. | |
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01-24-2007, 11:55 PM
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#29 (permalink)
| | Astrea Snail
Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: pacific nw
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| buddy update
Found another buddy clinging to the tank wall scrubber... placed him in the nursery. He's the biggest of the bunch. Maybe I should have left him on the scrubber... more tomorrow. | |
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01-25-2007, 09:47 AM
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#30 (permalink)
| | Astrea Snail
Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: pacific nw
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| Day 6 - buds still kickin'
All babybuds are accounted for - still cute and green - pink tips still pink. Mama is doing well. | |
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