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Post by industry on May 25, 2013 18:55:04 GMT -5
So, I have an opportunity to get a Stichodactyla gigantea that has been in its current tank for 6 weeks or so. It looks healthy, as near as i can tell. as most of you know my tank is only half lit right now. I'm sure it will have to be housed on the lit side, and i'm reading that it needs lots of flow. Anyone have experience with this Nem? Am I crazy for even considering this? I know I can count on this place for honest advice. Thanks.
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jason
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Post by jason on May 25, 2013 19:36:16 GMT -5
I'm by far not the most experienced reefer, but knowing how finicky and difficult some species can be labeled "moderate care level" I would be very cautious about grabbing anything labeled "expert only". From what I've experienced so far in the hobby is it is best to focus on equipment before livestock. If it was me I'd grab proper lighting before livestock, but again I consider my self a absolute beginner.
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Post by gotareef on May 25, 2013 22:45:36 GMT -5
mine was 2 1/2' when it was donated to the lagoon tank at vances along with my giant clownfish. I had it for years without a problem I even bought it at petco.
just keep it well fed and I think it will be fine
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Post by ryansweatt2004 on May 25, 2013 23:29:36 GMT -5
I'm a fan of the gigantea carpets for sure. I say go for it.
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Post by jess on May 26, 2013 6:46:37 GMT -5
I had a beautiful red one in my 75 and it did fine.
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Post by jess on May 26, 2013 6:52:13 GMT -5
And I had a maroon clown that hosted it.
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Post by industry on May 26, 2013 8:01:22 GMT -5
Any tips for acclimation? I usually float, then drip acclimate.
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Post by jess on May 26, 2013 9:41:47 GMT -5
Same as anything else. You don't have much in your tank either so it will be good to add him now, less to damage while he searches for a happy spot.
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Post by industry on May 26, 2013 15:38:42 GMT -5
Please excuse my lighting. I saw him eat before I bought him. Seems to be doing ok so far.   |
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Post by lindsey1984 on May 26, 2013 15:41:38 GMT -5
It's beautiful!
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Post by gotareef on May 26, 2013 16:19:59 GMT -5
looks good! I fed mine raw shrimp twice a week
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Post by ryansweatt2004 on May 26, 2013 19:44:42 GMT -5
That's looks more like a Stichodactyla haddoni. Still a sweet anemone. Gigantea's are a bit different with slightly longer tentacles.
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Post by industry on May 26, 2013 20:25:57 GMT -5
I was thinking the same thing. I only paid $25 for it. It looks like it should be green, but is bleached some.
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jason
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Post by jason on May 26, 2013 20:39:13 GMT -5
very nice
that last shot looks like a rainbow chefs hat
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Post by spotfin on Jun 8, 2013 7:50:28 GMT -5
Don't they need to bury the foot in sand?
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