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FAQs on Condylactis Anemone Identification
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Condi? Haitian? what's wrong with this picture 5/3/07
Hello all, Me again.
<... who?>
ok what's wrong with
this picture? the big Anenome (in picture 1) was sold to me as a
Pink Tipped Haitian. However is slightly unlike my smaller pink tip.
He's huge. Am I correct to believe it's a Florida Condi?
<Likely
a different species... of Condylactis.. though the small one could
just be bleached, diminished in size. Read here:
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/condylactis.htm
and the linked
files above>
Really that isn't the reason for e-mailing you
again! (but is it?) When I bought the Anenome, it's tentacles were
white, almost transparent clear. It's been 2 weeks now and he seems
"rusty" or a little brown.
<A good sign actually>
The small
Anenome is still white. water is WNL with the exception of the
Nitrates being 20 (they re always 20) course I have some brown algae
but I like that for the cucumber, urchins, and crabs. my lighting is
6 T5 daylight VHO (total of 60 000K) plus a 32 watt 420 Actinic AND
a 40 watt 18,000 power-Glo on a 55gallon. Apparently I should be
able to grow anything, or so I was told.
The 6 T5's are new, I
added them gradually.
<Good>
I had 4 lights added and 2 to
go when I introduced the Anenome. I read on another website while
searching for this discoloration for the last 3 hours, that the
"rusty" color means it's healthy.
<Generally, yes>
I was
unable to find anything else about this kind of Anenome or illness
or anything anywhere. Since you guys and gals have never failed me,
I thought I'd ask ya. Is this a good thing or is it going to croak
over and toxify my critters. (Please tell me it's healthy).
<Read on>
Oh yeah, I should probably mention what Mr. Anenome
eats. He eats shrimp and krill (one or the other) about every 5-7
days, I alternate. Plus I put in some of DT's live Marine
Phytoplankton once a week for the feather duster. I did slip him
another Krill today (shell on) wondering if it was an iodine
deficiency, gobbled it right up and only 4 days since he last ate,
he will also occasionally catch some stray flake food or frozen
brine. My LFS only fed him/her once a week, and I only feed my other
Anenome (and starfish) once a week (5-7 days). Boy I sure can make a
short story go on and on huh?
Ok while I have you on the
line.... it was feeding time and I always do a "well check" 2 times
a day. usually around 9pm (which it is) my hermit crab, Guido, gets
naked and crawls in and out of various shells, lights on in front of
god and everybody. My Big Anenome, the one in question here also
moves up the rock and my pincushions "dress up" little more than
during the day, one is actually sporting a blue silk flower from a
fake plant (had to snap a picture). Is this normal evening behavior
for critters?
<Likely so for this setting>
they all seem to
have their own personality, but they're "rubbing off" on each other
or something. It's hilarious. At least they're all mobile and we're
all having a good time. I wish predictable Humans were this much
fun.
Have a great one.
Thanks in advance.
Rochelle
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GIANT Caribbean anemone
Aloha Bob (Anthony...Howzit Brah...)
thanks again for the info on the coralline dilemma.. slow process but it
seems to be starting in small spots. Some new live rock and less
chemicals. I figure it will surprise me...;-)
My new question is
about my Caribbean anemone...it is HUGE!!!! it started out as a silver
dollar sized little dude and is now a huge pink wig!!!! The tentacles
touch either side of the tank..65 gallon hex.
<Mmm, this is/would be
a very big one... about the largest I've ever seen (wild or in
captivity) is 20 cm./8 inches across... Maybe this is a Pacific
species?>
Fish are cool with him..( they do have space.. heheh) He
did eat one of my banded shrimps...a juicy meal I am guessing...my
shrimps are 3 inches long! ...here is my question....do they split when
they reach a certain size?
<Can... given good or stressful
conditions>
or will it outgrow the tank?
<Sounds like it already
has>
He is attached to the center piece rock. looks great but
wondering of tank size limitations for it. Any help is always welcome.
Most info I can find on it lacks in the reproduction side for these
guys.
<Please take a read through the Anemone FAQs files starting
here:
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/marine/inverts/cnidaria/anthozoa/anemones.htm
Aloha, Bob Fenner>
Mahalo
POG
Anemone ID 10/20/03
Hopefully you receive a semi-clear image
from my
digital picture. Please let me know any info. you have on
this if you recognize it!
<It is a Condylactis species, my
friend... do use this genus name for further searches abroad in
books and online literature. My overall opinion of this anemone in
captivity is that they are often neglected. They need reef lighting
every bit as bright as that required for corals... yet few aquarists
are willing to invest hundreds of dollars in quality lights just to
keep an animal worth but a few dollars. A lack of light can be
compensated for somewhat by regular feedings of finely minced meats
of marine origin>
Thank you for your valuable time. Eckhard
Argentina.
<best regards, Anthony> |
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Anemone issues
Bob,
<Chris>
I have been reading your
articles on anemones
I am very upset at my local fish store.
I
have small Damsels and Tomato Clowns and False
clownfish in my
tank. All small (1 inch or so)
And they told me to buy these tube
anemones
http://www.nakian.com/marine/anenome_1.JPG
<Mmm, look like
Condylactis species>
I think they are tubes anyways.
Last night I
caught one eating a Damsel
<Not atypical... as you likely know (now)
these animals are not found in the same ocean...>
One clown was so
knocked out the he was stuck against
the filter.
And I believe
another clown actually may have also
been stung the night before.
<Possibly>
One of my clowns now is acting a bit odd.
Always
swimming near top of tank and he is not so
orange anymore.
I fear
he got grabbed the night before and got beat
up.
I assume my best
course of action is to return the
anemones.
<Yes>
I have them
quarantined in a section of the tank now.
Please advise.
Thanks
-CPN
<Good luck my friend. Studying new livestock purchases ahead of
time will prevent such future ordeals. I would not, do not rely on any
one given source of information... Bob Fenner> | 
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Re: Anemone issues
Bob,
After more reading it appears that I
have two Condys.
I am not really sure what to do with them.
-CPN
<Mmm, let's see... enjoy them? Take them back for trade-in? Get other
livestock that will go with them? Perhaps another tank/set-up? Bob
Fenner> |
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