anenome help
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buzz
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Hey! You edited your original post! I would have known that one now that the right name is there...heh heh...
Although I know the name, I don't know much about them, other than that I hear they aren't typically host anemones, and someone else had one eat their clown the other day.
Although I know the name, I don't know much about them, other than that I hear they aren't typically host anemones, and someone else had one eat their clown the other day.
jumpfrog
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Information listed by Marine Depot:
Condylactis Anemone - Condylactis gigantea
Also known as: Condy Anemone, Atlantic Anemone, Haitian Anemone
The Condylactis Anemone has a brown, tan, white color. It likes to eat filter feeding invert food, brine shrimp, micro-plankton a few times per week, when open. The Condylactis gigantea is generally aggressive toward other tankmates. Many consider the Condylactis gigantea a medium-maintenance specimen. Has low lighting needs. The Condy Anemone, Atlantic Anemone, Haitian Anemone requires moderate water flow. Appearance will vary significantly. Hardy. Feed frequently also with various meaty treats (fish, krill, shrimp). Flowers of the sea? Hardly. Most anemones are marine; but they are definitely animals, just a step or two up from the "tissue-grade" life that is the sponges, phylum Porifera. The trade in these stinging-celled animals is brisk, and well it should be; many species are reasonably available and hardy, undemanding aquarium fare. This series offers an overview of aquatic life natural history, and captive care. This installment deals with the polypoid cnidarians (coelenterates) we call anemones. Try imagining a reef system, photograph, television show, fish store without anemones. Hard to do, isn't it? Anemones are seemingly ubiquitous fixtures in all these. Check out our Anemone & Clownfish Symbiotic Chart. Keep water quality high (SG 1.023 - 1.025, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Temp. 72 - 78° F). The Condylactis Anemone is commonly collected from the Caribbean.
HTH
Condylactis Anemone - Condylactis gigantea
Also known as: Condy Anemone, Atlantic Anemone, Haitian Anemone
The Condylactis Anemone has a brown, tan, white color. It likes to eat filter feeding invert food, brine shrimp, micro-plankton a few times per week, when open. The Condylactis gigantea is generally aggressive toward other tankmates. Many consider the Condylactis gigantea a medium-maintenance specimen. Has low lighting needs. The Condy Anemone, Atlantic Anemone, Haitian Anemone requires moderate water flow. Appearance will vary significantly. Hardy. Feed frequently also with various meaty treats (fish, krill, shrimp). Flowers of the sea? Hardly. Most anemones are marine; but they are definitely animals, just a step or two up from the "tissue-grade" life that is the sponges, phylum Porifera. The trade in these stinging-celled animals is brisk, and well it should be; many species are reasonably available and hardy, undemanding aquarium fare. This series offers an overview of aquatic life natural history, and captive care. This installment deals with the polypoid cnidarians (coelenterates) we call anemones. Try imagining a reef system, photograph, television show, fish store without anemones. Hard to do, isn't it? Anemones are seemingly ubiquitous fixtures in all these. Check out our Anemone & Clownfish Symbiotic Chart. Keep water quality high (SG 1.023 - 1.025, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Temp. 72 - 78° F). The Condylactis Anemone is commonly collected from the Caribbean.
HTH
itchy
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I have a couple of condylactis anemones in my tank and have no trouble with them as long as you feed them a couple times a week. I feed my krill and squid. My clown fish will not go near them as they are not a home for fish. They do not need special lighting or that is what I was told but do seem to do better with my atitinic lighting. I do know that if you have crabs or even starfish watch out as I have caught mine tryin to eat them. My horeshoe crab gets caught occasionally when he comes out and I have to remove him myself. Now if you have starfish be careful here because My chocolate chip ate one. I started feeding him more regularly and he quit. Just my experience . Good Luck