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FAQs on Long Tentacle Anemone Use in Marine Aquariums 2
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Anemone non-dilemma...
sys./Macrodactyla reading 7/24/08
Sherlo Hi WWM Crew
<And to you>
I am writing you from South Africa and have a very new setup. We started
off with Tropical many years ago and have now moved on to Salt Water.
We have a 200gal Reef Tank setup with about 100Kg Kenya Live Rock and
have recently introduced Livestock, namely 2 x Yellow Tangs (wish I'd
known about the bullying!), 3 x common Clowns, 1 x baby Blue Tang, 3 x
Cleaner Shrimps, 1 x Red Hermit and 1 x Red base LTA. [The Yellow Tangs
have toned down a bit since the introduction of the Clowns].
<Uhh...>
We test the water daily and our latest results are Ammonia - 0, Nitrates
- 10, Nitrites - 0, PH - 8.2, SG - 1,023 and KH - 10. There is plenty of
oxygenation and there are no 'dead spots' relating to the Powerheads
anywhere in the tank. We are running T5's (12 hours/day) and Metal
Halides (8 hours/day).
All the fish look healthy and are eating fine. My problem rests with the
sole Anemone that we have. The green tentacles are inflated and sway
nicely in the current but it keeps falling over and resting upside down
or sideways.
<... this is ofttimes called the "Sand Anemone"... please read here:
http://wetwebmedia.com/marine/inverts/cnidaria/anthozoa/anemones.htm
re Macrodactyla, and the linked files above...>
On first introduction, we placed it on a rock in the middle of the tank
in good sight of the halides and with plenty of current but it "fell"
down to the substrate.
<...>
I reluctantly moved it back to a rock higher up to the lighting but it
does not look like it has anchored itself properly and there is some
furry substance around the red base. Also, none of my clowns are
interested in it at all! I am very concerned about it and am wary of the
addition of more anemones at this stage.
<... More? A very poor idea... again, please search, read before
writing...>
Regarding the attached pic, today, the anemone is now resting with the
red base hanging over the left side of its rock ledge and the tentacles
are holding on to the rock.
I look forward to your advice!
<Read. Bob Fenner>
Best Regards
Tammy Knott |
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Identifying an Anemone 11/11/05
Hello Bob, thank you very much for replying!!
<Welcome>
My question regards trying to identify an anemone I have. I
am pretty sure it is an LTA, as these are the only ones I can find on
the web that resemble mine. I have attached some photos so
maybe you can tell me if I am correct.
<Is a Macrodactyla doreensis:
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/marine/inverts/cnidaria/anthozoa/anemones.htm.
One of whose common names is the LTA, yes>
Also I am having a rough time placing this little guy. (seems common
with LTA anemones, another reason I'm thinking that's what this is...) he
always seems to end up in live rock "caves" or face down in
the sand. Right now I have him on the substrate with a
clear plastic bowl over him with holes drilled in it, which
gives him just enough room to spread out and move around a little.
Anything else I should do??
<Mmm, best to "nestle" in an opening twixt two or more
rocks...>
I have read that LTA like to be in the substrate, not on the rocks. Am
I correct?
<Yes>
Also, he has no tears to his foot, appears very vigorous and healthy,
and eagerly devours any shrimp or squid I give him 1-2 times a week. I
have had him for about three weeks now.
I have a 30 gallon tank with 25 Lbs. of live rock, ammonia is
0, nitrites 0, nitrates very low, pH of 8.3. I also use Phosguard by
Seachem to control phosphorous/algae, and I supplement with
calcium/magnesium, and add phytoplankton. I have 3 Damsels
(still there from cycling), and a True Percula Clown, which absolutely
loves the anemone. Also I have a Peppermint Shrimp, and some Blue
Legged Hermits for algae control. My only coral so far is a
patch of purple and green Zoanthids that came in on some LR. My
substrate is 1.5 inch deep very finely crushed coral. Any
help you can give me will be greatly appreciated!!
Thank you very much
Eric
<About all we have written re is posted on WWM... please see the
link above
the citation above... Bob Fenner> |
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