How to care for sebae anemone
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perfectdark
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Originally Posted by pinuccia
http:///forum/post/2837360
I just want to say a good word about condy...
I have one on my own and he is doing great under Coralife 50/50 130W in a 20G tank and...he is hosting my tomato!!!
I suspect in a 20gal tank which is only about 12 or 13" high you have just enough lighting. How long have you had it? Only time will tell if its enough. If its marginal lighting bleaching can take months even more than a year. Given the total amount of light relative to your tank height you may have enough. Not 100% on that..
http:///forum/post/2837360
I just want to say a good word about condy...
I have one on my own and he is doing great under Coralife 50/50 130W in a 20G tank and...he is hosting my tomato!!!
I suspect in a 20gal tank which is only about 12 or 13" high you have just enough lighting. How long have you had it? Only time will tell if its enough. If its marginal lighting bleaching can take months even more than a year. Given the total amount of light relative to your tank height you may have enough. Not 100% on that..
perfectdark
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Originally Posted by pinuccia
http:///forum/post/2837373
I have it for six months now and he is still brownish. I have to say that I also feed him mysis twice a week...
Sounds like you might be ok... Good luck with it.
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I have it for six months now and he is still brownish. I have to say that I also feed him mysis twice a week...
Sounds like you might be ok... Good luck with it.
sweetheart
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Oh gosh, Should I take it back to my LFS and get a different one?
perfectdark
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Originally Posted by Sweetheart
http:///forum/post/2837417
Oh gosh, Should I take it back to my LFS and get a different one?
If your asking what I would do... the answer is yes. I have little to no love for Condy anemones... but thats just me. A bubble tip anemone will not cost you much more than what they charged you for that condy, (depending on color) and would be a much better choice for your tank. Although you will still have to upgrade your lights.
http:///forum/post/2837417
Oh gosh, Should I take it back to my LFS and get a different one?
If your asking what I would do... the answer is yes. I have little to no love for Condy anemones... but thats just me. A bubble tip anemone will not cost you much more than what they charged you for that condy, (depending on color) and would be a much better choice for your tank. Although you will still have to upgrade your lights.
sweetheart
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Okay thanks I think that's what I am going to do, cuz I don't want to lost my fish just because of an anemone.
sweetheart
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Wait I am confused. Do I have a pink tip haitian anemone or a condy?
perfectdark
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Originally Posted by Sweetheart
http:///forum/post/2837532
Wait I am confused. Do I have a pink tip haitian anemone or a condy?
Same, same hun... Condylactis is the species name, Hatian Pink tip name is basically a location mixed with a color for appeal. They are an Atlantic species of anemone, they call a condylactis a condylactis when they do not have any specific visually appealing qualitys. Thats not official its what I have noted when I have seen both for sale in the past. But they are the same...
http:///forum/post/2837532
Wait I am confused. Do I have a pink tip haitian anemone or a condy?
Same, same hun... Condylactis is the species name, Hatian Pink tip name is basically a location mixed with a color for appeal. They are an Atlantic species of anemone, they call a condylactis a condylactis when they do not have any specific visually appealing qualitys. Thats not official its what I have noted when I have seen both for sale in the past. But they are the same...
sweetheart
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Oh, So do you think I should have a Sebae anemone or a long tentacle anemone? Or neither. First of all what anemone is best to have? I really like anemones that have long tentacles.
subielover
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If it were me, I would return the anemone. Then research and buy lights. After the lights are on the tank, then decide on which anemone you would like. IMO, don't add another anemone until you get your light set-up.
perfectdark
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No I dont believe you have Sebae, which is also a Long Tentical Anemone same same.
For most of our aquariums a bubble tip anemone is most often recommended. They are one of the hardiest of clown anemones, they can accept a wider range of light than other species, and they do not get too big. Although your lighting is still not enough for a bubble tip you need to address that first. Most bubble tip anemones will lose their bubbles after they have been in your tank for a bit. They soon look long and flow'y as other anemones look. Not in all circumstances but most do..
For most of our aquariums a bubble tip anemone is most often recommended. They are one of the hardiest of clown anemones, they can accept a wider range of light than other species, and they do not get too big. Although your lighting is still not enough for a bubble tip you need to address that first. Most bubble tip anemones will lose their bubbles after they have been in your tank for a bit. They soon look long and flow'y as other anemones look. Not in all circumstances but most do..
rod buehle
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Originally Posted by PerfectDark
http:///forum/post/2837669
No I dont believe you have Sebae, which is also a Long Tentical Anemone same same.
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I have heard of H. crispa referred to as a Sebae most often, and H. malu on occasion, but I dont think that I have ever heard of M.doreensis (LTA) referred to as a Sebae. Sebae is a strange "common name".. none of the ones that I listed here are actually a natural host to a true sebae clown. The only natural host to a true sebae clown is S. hadoni. AKA Carpet.. But different carpets have different tendencies and needs. For instance S.hadoni is a proven fish eater, but S. gigantea rarely eats fish.. S. hadoni buries in the sand, where S.mertensi like the rock, and s.gigantea in between (attached to a rock at the sand rock interface).. I guess my point is.. Common names should rarely be used.
http:///forum/post/2837669
No I dont believe you have Sebae, which is also a Long Tentical Anemone same same.
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I have heard of H. crispa referred to as a Sebae most often, and H. malu on occasion, but I dont think that I have ever heard of M.doreensis (LTA) referred to as a Sebae. Sebae is a strange "common name".. none of the ones that I listed here are actually a natural host to a true sebae clown. The only natural host to a true sebae clown is S. hadoni. AKA Carpet.. But different carpets have different tendencies and needs. For instance S.hadoni is a proven fish eater, but S. gigantea rarely eats fish.. S. hadoni buries in the sand, where S.mertensi like the rock, and s.gigantea in between (attached to a rock at the sand rock interface).. I guess my point is.. Common names should rarely be used.
sweetheart
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Yeah I think I might just take the anemone back till I get the light. But it might have to be next week though.
sweetheart
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And the anemone is still on it's side
perfectdark
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Originally Posted by Rod Buehle
http:///forum/post/2837709
I have heard of H. crispa referred to as a Sebae most often, and H. malu on occasion, but I dont think that I have ever heard of M.doreensis (LTA) referred to as a Sebae. Sebae is a strange "common name".. none of the ones that I listed here are actually a natural host to a true sebae clown. The only natural host to a true sebae clown is S. hadoni. AKA Carpet.. But different carpets have different tendencies and needs. For instance S.hadoni is a proven fish eater, but S. gigantea rarely eats fish.. S. hadoni buries in the sand, where S.mertensi like the rock, and s.gigantea in between (attached to a rock at the sand rock interface).. I guess my point is.. Common names should rarely be used.
Yes the common name relationship I was referring to was an H. Crispa. I have read the H Crispa goes by a few different common names LTA and Sebae being 2 of them. My reference to their common name was should of been clarified to its scientific name. To me its confusing, how or why rather is an H. Crispa commonly called an LTA as well as an M. Doreensis. And further an H Malu commonly called a sebae too? My head spins sometimes trying to keep them all straight.
http:///forum/post/2837709
I have heard of H. crispa referred to as a Sebae most often, and H. malu on occasion, but I dont think that I have ever heard of M.doreensis (LTA) referred to as a Sebae. Sebae is a strange "common name".. none of the ones that I listed here are actually a natural host to a true sebae clown. The only natural host to a true sebae clown is S. hadoni. AKA Carpet.. But different carpets have different tendencies and needs. For instance S.hadoni is a proven fish eater, but S. gigantea rarely eats fish.. S. hadoni buries in the sand, where S.mertensi like the rock, and s.gigantea in between (attached to a rock at the sand rock interface).. I guess my point is.. Common names should rarely be used.
Yes the common name relationship I was referring to was an H. Crispa. I have read the H Crispa goes by a few different common names LTA and Sebae being 2 of them. My reference to their common name was should of been clarified to its scientific name. To me its confusing, how or why rather is an H. Crispa commonly called an LTA as well as an M. Doreensis. And further an H Malu commonly called a sebae too? My head spins sometimes trying to keep them all straight.
shrimpi
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I think the issue here is that most people (including you) tend to go with the 'bare minimum' when it comes to lighting. Unfortunately, nems REQUIRE good light. I dont even agree with T5, I think halide is what is needed. Most people buy a nem and do the lights as an afterthought. YOU MUST have adequate lights to sustain the life of this animal. by giving it less than what it needs you are torturing it. And dont just go off of what one or a few people say "well I have these lights, and my anemone is still alive" thats unusual, and we really dont know how healthy their anemone is.. especially long term!
Take the nem back or get the money and buy the adequate equipment. No one said this hobby was cheap, but it can be if you only do certain things. Getting an anemone is not one of those things.
Sorry, but you need to take it back.
Jess
Take the nem back or get the money and buy the adequate equipment. No one said this hobby was cheap, but it can be if you only do certain things. Getting an anemone is not one of those things.
Sorry, but you need to take it back.
Jess
sweetheart
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Yeah I am going to tank it back but it might have to be next week
sweetheart
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Okay I still havent been able to take the anemone back yet but it still wont get on it's foot
unleashed
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Originally Posted by Sweetheart
http:///forum/post/2842751
Okay I still havent been able to take the anemone back yet but it still wont get on it's foot
it most likely wont under the lighting you have it under the longer you wait the less chance the store will take it back
http:///forum/post/2842751
Okay I still havent been able to take the anemone back yet but it still wont get on it's foot
it most likely wont under the lighting you have it under the longer you wait the less chance the store will take it back