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Posted: July 13 2004 at 12:19pm |
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I didn't think I would ever want another anemone but I'm thinking of trying one again so I can learn a little about them first hand. Is there an anemone that will do really well under 4-65w PC in a 55g??
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Posted: July 13 2004 at 12:44pm |
Possibly something in the BTA family?
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Posted: July 13 2004 at 12:47pm |
Aptasia 
I agree with Carl, I think the BTAs are nice looking and might do well in that tank. Is there someplace up high where he can sit and not sting others? The problem with a LTA is they like the sand and would be that much farther from the light.
[edit: 4 65w PC... in that case I think an LTA would probably do ok too]
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Posted: July 13 2004 at 1:00pm |
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I had a tube in similar lighting and he did great. He is neon orange white a neon yellow center. I would highly recommend one... That is if you dont plan on having your clowns hosting.. He does not play well with others...
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Posted: July 13 2004 at 1:13pm |
If you dont care about any clowns hosting, try a Condylactis - IME they have been darn near bullet-proof.
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Posted: July 13 2004 at 2:11pm |
Carl, I like the RBTA... I seen one on another board that created this interest.
Jon, no thanks on the aptasia  . The spot I have picked out would be at the bottom of the rocks on the sand bed... providing it likes that spot as much as I do.
Connie, tubes seem to be very aggressive from what I read. Have you ever had any problems??
Shane, the Condylactis seems like a good choice other than they can get 6"-12"  ...
I do have a clown but he is already hosting a torch coral so hosting isn't on issue. Thanks for the replies everyone... I new this wasn't going to be easy.
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Posted: July 13 2004 at 2:22pm |
The spot I have picked out would be at the bottom of the rocks on the sand bed...
Then I would pick out a nice looking LTA. I have one that is vibrant green. Beautiful. There's a thread somewhere here about him. I put him up in the top part of the tank originally. He stayed for about a month then moved down into the sand.
Also, have you read this article about tube anemones?: http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/june2004/invert.htm Toonen is of the opinion that they are not nearly as bad as everyone says and he has references and arguments to back it up.
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Posted: July 13 2004 at 2:47pm |
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Connies tube anemone has some crazy colors in it. If I wasnt already anemoned-out that would be the next kind I'd get.
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Posted: July 13 2004 at 2:50pm |
Thanks for the article Jon... it did bring up some other issues. My sand bed is only about 1"-2" thick so a artificial home would need to be provided and it seems they are nocturnal... which is ok but not what I'm looking for.
I have seen some nice LTA... do they need a DSB?
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Posted: July 13 2004 at 2:53pm |
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Shane, I haven't seen Connie's but looking around on the web... there are some nice looking ones out there!!
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Posted: July 13 2004 at 2:56pm |
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I've seen Connie's and it is stunning and it was open when I saw it (during the day). Connie, does it close up much?
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Posted: July 13 2004 at 3:09pm |
Here's a pic of my RBTA which has done very well in my 55G with only 3-65W PC
He's as happy as can be. However the will pick their own spot and it won't be where you want it to.
He liked my cleaner shrimp a little to much.
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Posted: July 13 2004 at 3:09pm |
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Also Connie, how and what do you feed yours?? I'm guessing if it was out during the day it could catch food when feeding the fish??
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Posted: July 13 2004 at 3:11pm |
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Nice jglover, how long have you had him??
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Posted: July 13 2004 at 4:14pm |
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Mine is out all the time... He gets much larger at night but I have only seen him eat a crab and I think he might have gotten two purple fire fish that swam a little to close... I have had mine for over 3 years. He eats when the fish eat and then I also hand feed him small amounts of meat maybe two times a week.. He has never stung me.....You are more then welcome to come by & take a look at him. I also have two rock and unfortunately several manjo..... The manjo are free to a good home by the way. I do have a great pic of my guy I will try to get it on tonight... Thanks for the article. I have always thought they were getting a bad rap...
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Posted: July 13 2004 at 4:25pm |
Three years is quite impressive... thanks for the info and I would love to see a picture!!
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Posted: July 13 2004 at 4:40pm |
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You have no idea..... He was one of the first animals I ever bought... He has made it when around 500.00 of others did not... The learning curve was not a pretty thing at my house... Keep looking for a pic. I promise it will come and be worth the wait....
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I have flying monkeys and I'm not afraid to use them.
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Posted: July 13 2004 at 5:32pm |
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The learning curve has been bad for ritteri anemones at our house. Our clownfish are currently making themselves happy in a big fuzzy mushroom. Not sure if the mushroom minds, but it seems like we should get the clowns a better home.
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Posted: July 13 2004 at 6:15pm |
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Calling all computer geeks...... I need someone to save me from myself... I have the digital. I have the lap top & desk top but how in the sam &(*& do I get the picture out of my computer and on the board??? I tried the little camera ???
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Posted: July 13 2004 at 6:33pm |
geek yes,,,, computer geek NONONONO.. Lets try this
http://www.msnusers.com/MyWebDocuments
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I have flying monkeys and I'm not afraid to use them.
180 gallon money pit that I love.....
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