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06-09-2006, 07:23 PM
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| | Spanish Shawl Nudibranch
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 |  Carpet Anemone
Hi all just got a Carpet Anemone dose any one have any advice on these gyes he is a big one. What should I feed it, lighting, water flow, tank temp, where to put it in tank. | 
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06-09-2006, 08:18 PM
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| | Giant Squid
Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles, California Age: 21
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Lets see Stichodactyla gigantea!
Lighting: Stong lighting: PC, T-5HO, MH
Current: Strong to medium current.
Feeding: Needs regular feeding (1/week) of high-quality meaty foods.
ETC: Well this is one of the most sensitive of the host anemones to water quality changes so make sure to keep the tank balanced. Depending in the lighting this anemone can be between 6in-20in on a good day.
Tank Temp: Like most coral I would say around 76-79.
Placement: I would try to put it on a rubble pile so that it has plenty to attach onto. This guy does have a strong sting so be sure to keep corals at a safe distance.
Good luck. _________ Tank Specs:
55 Gallon Mixed Reef
48" Tek Light: 4-54W T5 HO Fluorescents
Bulbs:
1 x 54w Fiji Purple T5 HO Fluorescent
1 x 54w Super Actinic Blue T5 HO Flourescent
1 x 54w 14000K AquaBlue 75/25 T5 HO Fluorescent
1 x 54w 10000k AquaSun T5 HO Fluorescent
Hard Stuff:
100+ lb. Fiji Live Rock
65+ lb. Live sand
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06-09-2006, 08:31 PM
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| | Giant Squid
Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Meriden, Connecticut Age: 44
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It likes to move around so as Bruce stated, watch out for it touching other corals and it is notorious for finding powerheads and filters. If it gets sucked up you are in for a mess...(trouble!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)!
They are very nice though especially the blue and green carpets! Strong lighting a must and pristine water quality, not to mention no error for changes in water salinity, temp or ph! _________ 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 Ceriantharia Orn.Shrimp and Stars Hermits Queen Conch asst. snails> Stars Zoos shrooms Montipora Brains Gorgonians Favia Turbinaria(large+small polyp) Acropora Xenia Tridacna (CroceaMaximaSquamosa) Leathers <35+75gal.reef tank as well> 
"IF THE PHONE DOESN'T RING...IT'S ME"  jb  | |
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06-09-2006, 10:08 PM
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| | Spanish Shawl Nudibranch
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As always thanks alot dont know what I would do with out this forum.
Last edited by antonio101; 06-10-2006 at 11:42 AM.
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06-10-2006, 06:41 AM
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| | Eyelash Blennie
Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lakeland, Fl
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I put mine in my tank 2 years ago. It hasn't moved once.
It's foot is in the sand and it extends up through the rocks as it wants to.
I have gone up to 4 weeks without feeding it.
It has a hosting clown now that feeds it bits of fish food, so now I only give it a half of a silverside about once a month.
It has done nothing but GROW. They get up to 3 feet in diameter in the wild, who knows how large it will get in your aquaium?? I have never lost a fish to it, but then again they stay away from it  Except for it's snuggly maroon clown.
Jim
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90 Gallon glass, 135#'s of rock and 2" sand. 2-250w 20k XM metal halides. 2-95 watt actinic VHO, 4 powerheads, Coralife skimmer. Maroon Gold Striped Clown, Blue Chromis, Kole Tang, Pygmy Angel, Serpent Star, Brittle Star,Gorgonians, Mushrooms, Yellow Polyps, Turbo Snails & Blue Legged Hermits. 20 gal sump with Caulerpa, Mag 7 return pump. | |
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06-10-2006, 11:44 AM
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| | Scooter Blennie
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Of all the anemones, why that one. You know they are the hardest among anemones to take care of. In fact, it is deemed at the "Expert Level" and some argue that it should not be in the trade as it is very delicate and it's survival rate is poor. I'm surprised Diver was able to keep one for 3+ years. Way to go Dive!
Good luck and keep us posted on your new carpet. :-]
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30g reef tank, CPR CY192 filter w/ DIY plumb running Rio 17HF return, Coralife 3x 9w UV Sterilizer, 3 24W T5-Helios 10K Daylights/3 24W T5-Helios Blue lights, 2 Logysis blue meteor light strobes (moonlights/24 Blue LEDs).
Tiger tail cuke, asst. snails/hermits, asst. feathers, rainbow acan,zoos,shrooms,bubble,galaxea, asst. shrimp, 2 ocellaris,mandarin,zebrasoma xanthurum,pink-spot watchman,red-striped pistol. | |
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06-10-2006, 11:54 AM
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| | Spanish Shawl Nudibranch
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Well what can I say I saw it and fell in love with it. Am good at keeping my tank stable, so time will tell. Hay what life with out a little risk | |
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06-10-2006, 12:45 PM
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| | Giant Squid
Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Meriden, Connecticut Age: 44
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Actually, there is an anemone that is more dificult to keep than the carpets. It is called the Magnificent Sea Anemone(Heteractis Magnifica). | |
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06-10-2006, 06:44 PM
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| | 3reef Moderator
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Originally Posted by antonio101 Hi all just got a Carpet Anemone dose any one have any advice on these gyes he is a big one. What should I feed it, lighting, water flow, tank temp, where to put it in tank. | These anemones are best kept in a species only tank as they will kill any and all fish and/or motile inverts that come into contact with it. I've lost more fish and shrimp to a green carpet than anything else I have ever kept so keep that in mind. | |
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06-10-2006, 07:30 PM
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| | Scooter Blennie
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Originally Posted by amcarrig These anemones are best kept in a species only tank as they will kill any and all fish and/or motile inverts that come into contact with it. I've lost more fish and shrimp to a green carpet than anything else I have ever kept so keep that in mind. | Amcarrig pointed something else out that I missed.  Very important you take that into consideration antonio. I do agree, they are very attractive anemones, but of everything I've read on them, I keep my distance.  | |
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