iBluewater Collection

Discussion in 'iBluewater' started by iBluewater, Jul 29, 2011.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

Page 4 of 6
  1. iBluewater

    iBluewater Senior Member (PhD)

    Joined:
    Jan 11, 2011
    Messages:
    10
    Location:
    iBluewater....... CA


    You're very welcome, in general Clownfish in captivity readily accept Macrodactyla doreensis as a host anemone, even if doreensis is not their natural host anemone in the wild. BTAs are the other anemone Clownfish will readily accept.

    Below is a photo of a Maroon hosted by a doreensis, Entacmaea quadricolor is the Maroon's only host anemone in the wild.

    [​IMG]

    You may also want to note that both BTAs and Doreensis have been know to cause Black Onyx to loose their black.

    Haddonis, Giganteas and Martensii have been know to melanise
    Clownfish.

    I hope the above info is of help. Let me know if you need more assistance.
     
    iBluewater, Aug 16, 2011
    iBluewater, Aug 16, 2011
    #31

    2. Click Here!

  2. nc208082

    nc208082 Zoanthid

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2010
    Messages:
    1,113
    Location:
    Toronto
    Very good info thank you. I know maroon and clarkii's are the best ones for hosting but haven't had any luck with these oc's.

    I was very curious if you had noticed in your experience whether clowns that are active swimmers and don't choose any softy to try and host whether they would one day take a nem. Or since they show no interest, a nem wouldn't be worth a try.
     
    nc208082, Aug 16, 2011
    nc208082, Aug 16, 2011
    #32
  3. iBluewater

    iBluewater Senior Member (PhD)

    Joined:
    Jan 11, 2011
    Messages:
    10
    Location:
    iBluewater....... CA


    We noticed that in general even over active clowns will eventually settle and calm down in the presence of an anemone and accept an anemone, its may take minutes or a month, but they'll eventually give in to instincts. We've had 3rd and 4th generation Clownfish that have never seen an anemone eventually accept an anemone.

    Its not instinctive however for them to choose a softy, although on several occasions we've witness clowns being hosted by softies, therefore not choosing a softy is not an indication that the will reject an anemone.
     
    iBluewater, Aug 17, 2011
    iBluewater, Aug 17, 2011
    #33
  4. aquariaman

    aquariaman Pajama Cardinal

    Joined:
    Jun 7, 2010
    Messages:
    1,439
    Location:
    Dallas, TX
    Got any pics of your rose bubble tips? I would love to see them! :)
     
    aquariaman, Aug 17, 2011
    aquariaman, Aug 17, 2011
    #34
  5. iBluewater

    iBluewater Senior Member (PhD)

    Joined:
    Jan 11, 2011
    Messages:
    10
    Location:
    iBluewater....... CA
    RBTA
    [​IMG]


    Orange Sunburst BTA
    [​IMG]

    Blue Super Nova BTA
    [​IMG]
     
    iBluewater, Aug 18, 2011
    iBluewater, Aug 18, 2011
    #35
  6. iBluewater

    iBluewater Senior Member (PhD)

    Joined:
    Jan 11, 2011
    Messages:
    10
    Location:
    iBluewater....... CA
    Maroon and Anemone looking relaxed.

    [​IMG]
     
    iBluewater, Aug 19, 2011
    iBluewater, Aug 19, 2011
    #36

    7. Click Here!

  7. iBluewater

    iBluewater Senior Member (PhD)

    Joined:
    Jan 11, 2011
    Messages:
    10
    Location:
    iBluewater....... CA
    iBluewater, Aug 26, 2011
    iBluewater, Aug 26, 2011
    #37
  8. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

    Joined:
    Dec 31, 2000
    Messages:
    13,466
    Location:
    Berkeley, CA
    Some day I hope to setup a tank with just clowns and a ric. anemone. I know who I am going to call when I am ready. :) Great anemones there sir!
    matt
     
    Matt Rogers, Aug 27, 2011
    Matt Rogers, Aug 27, 2011
    #38
  9. iBluewater

    iBluewater Senior Member (PhD)

    Joined:
    Jan 11, 2011
    Messages:
    10
    Location:
    iBluewater....... CA


    Thank you Sir! we'll certainly pick the very best specimen for you.
     
    iBluewater, Aug 27, 2011
    iBluewater, Aug 27, 2011
    #39
  10. reefmonkey

    reefmonkey Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Mar 3, 2010
    Messages:
    4,427
    Location:
    SE South Dakota
    Is your shipping a fixed rate or do you email quotes on order. Saw some Pseudanthias I'm interested in.
     
    reefmonkey, Aug 27, 2011
    reefmonkey, Aug 27, 2011
    #40
Page 4 of 6