Blue Magnifica Anemone rare?

Basizeland · 10/04/2016, 02:54 AM

Hey guys I have the opportunity to purchase a blue magnifica anemone. I have never seen one and wanted to know how common they are?

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rc4kinu · 10/04/2016, 04:55 AM

Looks beautiful and healthy. You should get it without question!

Basizeland · 10/04/2016, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by rc4kinu

Looks beautiful and healthy. You should get it without question!

Yeah it does look good waiting to find out a price the LFS hasn't received it yet these photos are from the collector. It's big over 60cm when fully open

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OrionN · 10/04/2016, 06:00 AM

I would kill for one. I wish I can get him

jah hoeva · 10/04/2016, 06:32 AM

Very nice Mag. Looks pretty big.

Ron Popeil · 10/04/2016, 07:48 AM

those tips will be purple in real life. not blue. but it will still be a gorgeous looking magnifica.

D-Nak · 10/04/2016, 09:32 AM

Wow, very nice! I have to ask -- can the collector confirm that it is a magnifica? Colors looks exactly like a gigantea, but in the first photo the color of the underside appears magenta (though colors in photos are often not very accurate). Just want to make sure before you make the purchase.

taylor t · 10/04/2016, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by D-Nak

Wow, very nice! I have to ask -- can the collector confirm that it is a magnifica? Colors looks exactly like a gigantea, but in the first photo the color of the underside appears magenta (though colors in photos are often not very accurate). Just want to make sure before you make the purchase.

Exactly what I thought when I saw it.

D-Nak · 10/04/2016, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by taylor t

Exactly what I thought when I saw it.

Yup! That's the part I was looking at. I've also seen gigantea with blue feet, that look somewhat purple in some photos.

taylor t · 10/04/2016, 02:07 PM

Me too. I've also see them pucker the mouth like a mag too.

Basizeland · 10/04/2016, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by D-Nak

Wow, very nice! I have to ask -- can the collector confirm that it is a magnifica? Colors looks exactly like a gigantea, but in the first photo the color of the underside appears magenta (though colors in photos are often not very accurate). Just want to make sure before you make the purchase.

I did think it was a gigantea as well and won't be sure till it arrives at the LFS although the close up picture below with the tentacles I haven't seen any of my gigs with the tents that big and also the way one is folded over on it self. I see that on my current Magnifica but haven't seen it on a gig but you guys have more experience than me.

Ron Popeil · 10/04/2016, 08:10 PM

definitely a magnifica.

i cant wait to see it out of that basket and into your aquarium!

OrionN · 10/04/2016, 09:01 PM

Gigantea have pastel color foot, not magenta like that. It is a Magnifica. Nice on. Magenta column and purple/blue tip. Make sure you got antibiotic and treatment tank ready for treatment if needed.

joshky · 10/04/2016, 09:04 PM

I would love to see this mag photographed well, hopefully you know how to use a camera when it comes in!

CoralsAddiction · 10/04/2016, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by D-Nak

I've also seen gigantea with blue feet, that look somewhat purple in some photos.

If it weren't for the color of the foot i would've thought it was a gig. I've seen many mags at wholesalers and fish stores. Happy or unhappy, they usually aren't shaped the same way as the anemone in question. The way it's spread out looks more like a gig. But magenta underside is a classic magnifica. If I had to vote it would be a mag but it wouldn't completely shock me if it ended up being a gig.
It might end up looking like this mag:

Basizeland · 10/05/2016, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by CoralsAddiction

If it weren't for the color of the foot i would've thought it was a gig. I've seen many mags at wholesalers and fish stores. Happy or unhappy, they usually aren't shaped the same way as the anemone in question. The way it's spread out looks more like a gig. But magenta underside is a classic magnifica. If I had to vote it would be a mag but it wouldn't completely shock me if it ended up being a gig.
It might end up looking like this mag:

Wow I hope it looks that good. I should find out the price tonight hopefully it's not too expensive although I am preparing myself, not sure what they are worth in the US but here in Australia we pay anywhere from $2,500 to $5,000 for a blue gig hopefully this is a bit cheaper than that.

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zooman72 · 10/05/2016, 12:23 PM

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...hopefully it's not too expensive although I am preparing myself, not sure what they are worth in the US but here in Australia we pay anywhere from $2,500 to $5,000 for a blue gig...

Holy **** !!!

OrionN · 10/05/2016, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Basizeland

Wow I hope it looks that good. I should find out the price tonight hopefully it's not too expensive although I am preparing myself, not sure what they are worth in the US but here in Australia we pay anywhere from $2,500 to $5,000 for a blue gig hopefully this is a bit cheaper than that.

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How much is that in term of US dollars?

OrionN · 10/05/2016, 12:35 PM

This anemone, sold as a Magnifica, ended up finally ID as H. malu. He have magenta foot too but only about 5-6 inches.

joshky · 10/05/2016, 12:41 PM

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How much is that in term of US dollars?

$1900-3800 USD I had to look it up, pretty crazy! We are very lucky in some aspects I guess.

Basizeland · 10/06/2016, 04:13 AM

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$1900-3800 USD I had to look it up, pretty crazy! We are very lucky in some aspects I guess.

Yeah I'm envious of how cheap you get something's in the US.

Even a tan gigantea you are looking upwards of $400 USD although I scored this one for $200 USD.

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OrionN · 10/06/2016, 04:55 AM

Why does it cost so much. If the collectors pocket most of it then why are there not more anemones collected and sell thus bring the price down?
Why does anemones cost a lot but not fishes or corals?
Are there restriction on permits to catch anemones?

Basizeland · 10/06/2016, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by OrionN

Why does it cost so much. If the collectors pocket most of it then why are there not more anemones collected and sell thus bring the price down?
Why does anemones cost a lot but not fishes or corals?
Are there restriction on permits to catch anemones?

I am not sure they don't appear very often and only select LFSs get them although the one good thing is they are always really healthy I haven't heard anyone treating gigs when they get them and the 3 that I have we're all super healthy when I got them.

I doubt the ones you get in the U.S. Are from Australia must be Indonesia etc

I wish they were cheaper here they are such a nice species definitely my favourite thing in my tanks.

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D-Nak · 10/06/2016, 10:01 PM

Well it's definitely not proximity -- most of the nems we get come from Vietnam, Indo, and the Philippines -- which are much closer to Australia than the U.S.

Does Australia have some sort of import tax and/or restrictions on importation to prevent invasive species (like Hawaii for us)?

OrionN · 12/06/2016, 01:20 PM

I think Australia cannot import any corals (likely the same with Anemones). I am not sure about fish.

10/04/2016, 02:54 AM	#1
Basizeland Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 21	Blue Magnifica Anemone rare? Hey guys I have the opportunity to purchase a blue magnifica anemone. I have never seen one and wanted to know how common they are? Sent from my HTC 2PS6200 using Tapatalk

10/04/2016, 06:00 AM	#4
OrionN Moved on Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Coastal Texas Posts: 16,000	I would kill for one. I wish I can get him __________________ Minh My homepage is my album here at Reef Central Current Tank Info: Reboot 320 anemones reef. Angels: Yellow Chest Regal(2), Flame (2). Copperband But. Tangs: Yellow, Purple. Wrasse: about 20 wrasses various species. Anemones: Giantea X4 (Breen, Blue, Purple and Multicolors), Haddoni X1 Red, Magnifica X1 Purpletip

10/04/2016, 07:48 AM	#6
Ron Popeil Love them clownfish. Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Vero Beach, FL Posts: 2,268	those tips will be purple in real life. not blue. but it will still be a gorgeous looking magnifica. __________________ ...he came with a razor blade bound, like us all, for the ocean... Current Tank Info: 150 DD

10/04/2016, 09:32 AM	#7
D-Nak Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 5,797	Wow, very nice! I have to ask -- can the collector confirm that it is a magnifica? Colors looks exactly like a gigantea, but in the first photo the color of the underside appears magenta (though colors in photos are often not very accurate). Just want to make sure before you make the purchase. __________________ Tank info: 120 gallon 48x30x20 high DT. Clownfish breeding rack in full swing: C-Quest Onyx, Bali Aquarich P1 Picasso + Rod's Onyx, wild percula + Rod's Onyx.

10/04/2016, 08:10 PM	#12
Ron Popeil Love them clownfish. Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Vero Beach, FL Posts: 2,268	definitely a magnifica. i cant wait to see it out of that basket and into your aquarium! __________________ ...he came with a razor blade bound, like us all, for the ocean... Current Tank Info: 150 DD

10/04/2016, 04:55 AM	#2
rc4kinu Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 344	Looks beautiful and healthy. You should get it without question!

10/04/2016, 06:32 AM	#5
jah hoeva Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 179	Very nice Mag. Looks pretty big.

10/04/2016, 02:07 PM	#10
taylor t Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Naperville, Il Posts: 2,396	Me too. I've also see them pucker the mouth like a mag too.

10/04/2016, 09:01 PM	#13
OrionN Moved on Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Coastal Texas Posts: 16,000	Gigantea have pastel color foot, not magenta like that. It is a Magnifica. Nice on. Magenta column and purple/blue tip. Make sure you got antibiotic and treatment tank ready for treatment if needed. __________________ Minh My homepage is my album here at Reef Central Current Tank Info: Reboot 320 anemones reef. Angels: Yellow Chest Regal(2), Flame (2). Copperband But. Tangs: Yellow, Purple. Wrasse: about 20 wrasses various species. Anemones: Giantea X4 (Breen, Blue, Purple and Multicolors), Haddoni X1 Red, Magnifica X1 Purpletip

10/04/2016, 09:04 PM	#14
joshky Acros & Wrasses Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Central KY Posts: 2,546	I would love to see this mag photographed well, hopefully you know how to use a camera when it comes in! __________________ Josh My 80g: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2677031

10/06/2016, 04:55 AM	#22
OrionN Moved on Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Coastal Texas Posts: 16,000	Why does it cost so much. If the collectors pocket most of it then why are there not more anemones collected and sell thus bring the price down? Why does anemones cost a lot but not fishes or corals? Are there restriction on permits to catch anemones? __________________ Minh My homepage is my album here at Reef Central Current Tank Info: Reboot 320 anemones reef. Angels: Yellow Chest Regal(2), Flame (2). Copperband But. Tangs: Yellow, Purple. Wrasse: about 20 wrasses various species. Anemones: Giantea X4 (Breen, Blue, Purple and Multicolors), Haddoni X1 Red, Magnifica X1 Purpletip

10/06/2016, 10:01 PM	#24
D-Nak Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 5,797	Well it's definitely not proximity -- most of the nems we get come from Vietnam, Indo, and the Philippines -- which are much closer to Australia than the U.S. Does Australia have some sort of import tax and/or restrictions on importation to prevent invasive species (like Hawaii for us)? __________________ Tank info: 120 gallon 48x30x20 high DT. Clownfish breeding rack in full swing: C-Quest Onyx, Bali Aquarich P1 Picasso + Rod's Onyx, wild percula + Rod's Onyx.

12/06/2016, 01:20 PM	#25
OrionN Moved on Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Coastal Texas Posts: 16,000	I think Australia cannot import any corals (likely the same with Anemones). I am not sure about fish. __________________ Minh My homepage is my album here at Reef Central Current Tank Info: Reboot 320 anemones reef. Angels: Yellow Chest Regal(2), Flame (2). Copperband But. Tangs: Yellow, Purple. Wrasse: about 20 wrasses various species. Anemones: Giantea X4 (Breen, Blue, Purple and Multicolors), Haddoni X1 Red, Magnifica X1 Purpletip