Anemones
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Topic: Anemones
Posted By: Travis
Subject: Anemones
Date Posted: July 13 2004 at 12:19pm
| 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 By: Carl
Date Posted: July 13 2004 at 12:44pm
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Possibly something in the BTA family? ------------- In Syracuse "I believe that forgiving them is God's function. Our job is simply to arrange the meeting." - Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf |
Posted By: jfinch
Date Posted: July 13 2004 at 12:47pm
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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] ------------- Jon https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6y_EzjI_ljbIwf2n5uNzTw" rel="nofollow - What I've been doing... |
Posted By: Connie
Date 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... ------------- I have flying monkeys and I'm not afraid to use them. 180 gallon money pit that I love..... |
Posted By: ssilcox
Date Posted: July 13 2004 at 1:13pm
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If you dont care about any clowns hosting, try a Condylactis - IME they have been darn near bullet-proof. |
Posted By: Travis
Date Posted: July 13 2004 at 2:11pm
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Carl, I like the RBTA... I seen one on another board that created this interest. Jon, no thanks on the aptasia 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. |
. 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.
...Posted By: jfinch
Date Posted: July 13 2004 at 2:22pm
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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 - 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. ------------- Jon https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6y_EzjI_ljbIwf2n5uNzTw" rel="nofollow - What I've been doing... |
Posted By: ssilcox
Date Posted: July 13 2004 at 2:47pm
| Connies tube anemone has some crazy colors in it. If I wasnt already anemoned-out that would be the next kind I'd get. |
Posted By: Travis
Date Posted: July 13 2004 at 2:50pm
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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? |
Posted By: Travis
Date Posted: July 13 2004 at 2:53pm
| Shane, I haven't seen Connie's but looking around on the web... there are some nice looking ones out there!! |
Posted By: jfinch
Date 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? ------------- Jon https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6y_EzjI_ljbIwf2n5uNzTw" rel="nofollow - What I've been doing... |
Posted By: jglover
Date Posted: July 13 2004 at 3:09pm
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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. |
Posted By: Travis
Date Posted: July 13 2004 at 3:09pm
| 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?? |
Posted By: Travis
Date Posted: July 13 2004 at 3:11pm
| Nice jglover, how long have you had him?? |
Posted By: Connie
Date 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... ------------- I have flying monkeys and I'm not afraid to use them. 180 gallon money pit that I love..... |
Posted By: Travis
Date Posted: July 13 2004 at 4:25pm
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Three years is quite impressive... thanks for the info and I would love to see a picture!! |
Posted By: Connie
Date 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.... ------------- I have flying monkeys and I'm not afraid to use them. 180 gallon money pit that I love..... |
Posted By: Weimers
Date 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. ------------- Renee and Damon Weimer Tankless in Hawaii |
Posted By: Connie
Date 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 ??? ------------- I have flying monkeys and I'm not afraid to use them. 180 gallon money pit that I love..... |
Posted By: Connie
Date Posted: July 13 2004 at 6:33pm
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geek yes,,,, computer geek NONONONO.. Lets try this http://www.msnusers.com/MyWebDocuments - http://www.msnusers.com/MyWebDocuments ------------- I have flying monkeys and I'm not afraid to use them. 180 gallon money pit that I love..... |
Posted By: Weimers
Date Posted: July 13 2004 at 6:51pm
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You tried the little camera to the right of the B i u A in the Post Reply box? Here's what I do - maybe it will help? I click on the little camera icon that has an arrow pointing upward. A box will open that asks you where to look for the picture. I click "Browse," and then choose the right directory. Double click when you get to the right picture, and then the system will ask you to OK it. Then the system will take a few moments to load the picture into this message frame. Hope that works for you. Renee |
Posted By: jglover
Date Posted: July 13 2004 at 6:57pm
| I've had my RBTA for 5 months now |
Posted By: Will Spencer
Date Posted: July 13 2004 at 7:19pm
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Another help for people having problems posting pics... Turn off you're pop-up blocker. The add pic window is a pop-up. This solved all my problems. Of course Connie has one of those fruity computers. |
Posted By: Will Spencer
Date Posted: July 13 2004 at 7:21pm
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I just realized I could be of even greater help. I hope this doesn't steal your thunder Connie.
Connie's Tube Anemone:
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Posted By: Travis
Date Posted: July 13 2004 at 7:39pm
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Calling all computer geeks...... I'm glad someone figured it out before I did Very, very nice!! How big is it?? jglover, he's looking good. Anemones can practically live forever in the wild... one reason I have been against anemones is they can take up to a year to slowly die in home aquariums (although I'm sure yours will be fine...) I forget the stats but a overwhelming % of anemones die within the first year... ironically this is one of the reason I now want one (other than their stunning beauty). |
Posted By: Connie
Date Posted: July 14 2004 at 5:13am
William your the best... Thanks Now you know your in trouble you live close & are good with computers... My message should have said will frag for computer help .. He is a little bigger then the size of a silver dollor at the disk and then the tenticles are 3 or 4 inches long. He has not grown at all since I got him.. At night however he doubles in size... I got him at the Aquarium ( $30.00) and Ive seen them there since. Give brad a call, Im sure he will help you out..------------- I have flying monkeys and I'm not afraid to use them. 180 gallon money pit that I love..... |
Posted By: Will Spencer
Date Posted: July 14 2004 at 6:04pm
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By the way, Though this picture is really cool it just doesn't do it justice.\ Connie's Tube Anemone is awesome. You just have to see it in person. |
Posted By: ssilcox
Date Posted: July 14 2004 at 6:44pm
I agree. The green in it just GLOWS. It is a pretty cool anemone. |
wsinbad1 wrote:Posted By: Connie
Date Posted: July 14 2004 at 7:42pm
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Your making me blush.......I love you both.... & I agree... Anytime you want to see him let me know.... I love to show him off....
Thanks guys!!!!!!! ------------- I have flying monkeys and I'm not afraid to use them. 180 gallon money pit that I love..... |