Another new ritteri--here we go again! - Page 2

Jamie1210 · 08/25/2017, 01:07 PM

On day 8 of treatment, it looked really good in qt. I decided to put it in the display tank.

It had attached but I'm a bit concerned about the open mouth. Hopefully it's just acclimating and will be closed tmrw.

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pfan151 · 08/25/2017, 01:23 PM

Still looks ok to me. I'm sure it will look good by the end of the day.

Jamie1210 · 08/25/2017, 02:35 PM

Ok, I probably panicked for nothing, as the above pic was taken when lights were not on yet!

Looking much better now that lights are on.

Here's hoping that it lives happily ever after

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Kinetic · 08/25/2017, 02:38 PM

What a journey. Hope it's good to go forever. That clown looks right at home in it =)

CoralsAddiction · 08/25/2017, 02:43 PM

Simply beautiful mag!

D-Nak · 08/25/2017, 02:58 PM

Excellent job. The nem looks great. Nice looking clown too. And the tank looks nice as well. :-)

reefsponge · 08/25/2017, 04:13 PM

That is a beauty congrats!

lilyost4290 · 08/25/2017, 09:08 PM

wow it looks amazing

Jamie1210 · 08/25/2017, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by D-Nak

Excellent job. The nem looks great. Nice looking clown too. And the tank looks nice as well. :-)

Thank u! Finally found a decent WC male, too bad he prefers this mag, while the big momma went back to her gig!

To everyone else, thanks for all the encouragement and kind words!

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Banff · 08/29/2017, 09:37 AM

Just gorgeous! Nice work on getting it back to health!

mobert · 09/01/2017, 06:23 PM

Wow, wishing you continued good luck.

Gig 'em · 09/01/2017, 08:38 PM

Amazing find, I've been searching for that exact coloration for years. Saw that color combination while diving in Thailand this spring

Jamie1210 · 09/02/2017, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Gig 'em

Amazing find, I've been searching for that exact coloration for years. Saw that color combination while diving in Thailand this spring

Didn't know how rare this color was until I started this thread. My lfs sold it to for only 50 bucks , like his other mags!

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Originally Posted by Banff

Just gorgeous! Nice work on getting it back to health!

Thank you! It seemed to respond really well to cipro. A miracle drug indeed.

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Originally Posted by mobert

Wow, wishing you continued good luck.

Hi, Mona, hope your enchanted garden tank is doing well as well! Would love to see an update on your thread!

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OrionN · 12/19/2017, 06:50 AM

How is this beautiful Mag doing?
I would love a frag if he ever split.

Kinetic · 12/19/2017, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by OrionN

How is this beautiful Mag doing?
I would love a frag if he ever split.

Me too! Except I have no space

Would love to see how it's doing now. Pictures!

Jamie1210 · 12/20/2017, 12:43 AM

Ugh, seeing this thread makes me sad. Things were going super well for a couple months. Nicest ritteri I've ever seen. Then, I went to the bay area to visit the parents for a couple weeks, and yup, you guessed it: it died. Exactly how, im still baffled bc my other other ritteri, other gig, as well as entire tank was fine. (Also have lots of sps, acros in there). When I came back, it was still in the dt, deflated and with a loose mouth. I quickly put it into cipro treatment, but it was too late.

My husband who was tank sitting for me, knows nothing about nems and was offering to ship it up to my parents house so I could take care of it. My parents house doesnt have anything reef related! The idea seemed preposterous at the time but in retrospect, I should've tried!

Vacations are so stressful when you have a reef

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D-Nak · 12/20/2017, 01:28 AM

I am sorry to hear the bad news, Jamie. If you ever run into a similar situation (I hope not, but things inevitably happen) you're welcome to borrow a QT tank and any supplies that you need while you're up in the Bay Area. I always have clean QT tanks (with heater, pump, etc.) at the ready. That also means that if you see anything at a LFS but still have a few days (or weeks, LOL) left in your vacation, feel to swing by to pick up what you need to hold the livestock.

The best investment I've made -- aside from an Apex -- was my HD webcam. I use it whenever I'm on vacation. Of course, it doesn't prevent accidents, but it does provide some stress relief because I can see my tanks.

Gig 'em · 12/20/2017, 08:53 AM

so sorry to hear that! That was such an amazing anemone, and at $50! I don't even understand how your LFS makes money, they can cost more than that wholesale! Hopefully you'll come across another one as beautiful as that one, that's the unfortunate thing about mags, the first 6 months can be rocky.

pfan151 · 12/20/2017, 11:12 AM

Wow. I’ve had every store in my area on the lookout for one that looks like that one since this thread popped up. No luck for me so far. Sorry it didn’t make it.

Jamie1210 · 12/20/2017, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D-Nak

I am sorry to hear the bad news, Jamie. If you ever run into a similar situation (I hope not, but things inevitably happen) you're welcome to borrow a QT tank and any supplies that you need while you're up in the Bay Area. I always have clean QT tanks (with heater, pump, etc.) at the ready. That also means that if you see anything at a LFS but still have a few days (or weeks, LOL) left in your vacation, feel to swing by to pick up what you need to hold the livestock.

The best investment I've made -- aside from an Apex -- was my HD webcam. I use it whenever I'm on vacation. Of course, it doesn't prevent accidents, but it does provide some stress relief because I can see my tanks.

Thanks for the offer. I will definitely keep you in mind next time if something like this happens again!

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Originally Posted by Gig 'em

so sorry to hear that! That was such an amazing anemone, and at $50! I don't even understand how your LFS makes money, they can cost more than that wholesale! Hopefully you'll come across another one as beautiful as that one, that's the unfortunate thing about mags, the first 6 months can be rocky.

Strange, most of the lfs's around here sell ritteri's for only 50 to 60. They get them in pretty frequently. There's usually always a brown tentacle with white tip ritteri being sold somewhere in socal! The nicer ones are more rare, but price will still stay the same.

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Originally Posted by pfan151

Wow. I’ve had every store in my area on the lookout for one that looks like that one since this thread popped up. No luck for me so far. Sorry it didn’t make it.

Thanks. It was one in a million!

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Gig 'em · 12/21/2017, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Jamie1210

Thanks for the offer. I will definitely keep you in mind next time if something like this happens again!Strange, most of the lfs's around here sell ritteri's for only 50 to 60. They get them in pretty frequently. There's usually always a brown tentacle with white tip ritteri being sold somewhere in socal! The nicer ones are more rare, but price will still stay the same. Thanks. It was one in a million!

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I guess that's the benefit of being in SoCal! You're right where everything comes in to the country.

OrionN · 12/21/2017, 07:47 AM

Sorry Jamie

Kinetic · 12/21/2017, 06:04 PM

Sorry to hear! That really sucks. Hoping you'll find another one with that color soon!

THEUNION1 · 02/16/2018, 08:47 AM

Retracted. I’m sorry.

ClownNut · 02/16/2018, 08:57 AM

wow, that's one sweet mag, sorry to hear.

08/25/2017, 02:58 PM	#31
D-Nak Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 5,797	Excellent job. The nem looks great. Nice looking clown too. And the tank looks nice as well. :-) __________________ 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.

12/19/2017, 06:50 AM	#39
OrionN Moved on Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Coastal Texas Posts: 16,000	How is this beautiful Mag doing? I would love a frag if he ever split. __________________ 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

12/20/2017, 01:28 AM	#42
D-Nak Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 5,797	I am sorry to hear the bad news, Jamie. If you ever run into a similar situation (I hope not, but things inevitably happen) you're welcome to borrow a QT tank and any supplies that you need while you're up in the Bay Area. I always have clean QT tanks (with heater, pump, etc.) at the ready. That also means that if you see anything at a LFS but still have a few days (or weeks, LOL) left in your vacation, feel to swing by to pick up what you need to hold the livestock. The best investment I've made -- aside from an Apex -- was my HD webcam. I use it whenever I'm on vacation. Of course, it doesn't prevent accidents, but it does provide some stress relief because I can see my tanks. __________________ 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.

12/21/2017, 07:47 AM	#47
OrionN Moved on Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Coastal Texas Posts: 16,000	Sorry Jamie __________________ 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

02/16/2018, 08:47 AM	#49
THEUNION1 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: ORANGE COUNTY, CA Posts: 928	Retracted. I’m sorry. Last edited by THEUNION1; 02/16/2018 at 09:37 AM.

08/25/2017, 01:07 PM	#26
Jamie1210 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Alhambra, CA Posts: 1,733	On day 8 of treatment, it looked really good in qt. I decided to put it in the display tank. It had attached but I'm a bit concerned about the open mouth. Hopefully it's just acclimating and will be closed tmrw. Sent from my SM-G386T using Tapatalk

08/25/2017, 01:23 PM	#27
pfan151 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: FL Posts: 1,897	Still looks ok to me. I'm sure it will look good by the end of the day.

08/25/2017, 02:35 PM	#28
Jamie1210 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Alhambra, CA Posts: 1,733	Ok, I probably panicked for nothing, as the above pic was taken when lights were not on yet! Looking much better now that lights are on. Here's hoping that it lives happily ever after Sent from my SM-G386T using Tapatalk

08/25/2017, 02:38 PM	#29
Kinetic Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 7,230	What a journey. Hope it's good to go forever. That clown looks right at home in it =)

08/25/2017, 02:43 PM	#30
CoralsAddiction Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: L.A./Tahoe Posts: 6,003	Simply beautiful mag!

08/25/2017, 04:13 PM	#32
reefsponge Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 110	That is a beauty congrats!

08/25/2017, 09:08 PM	#33
lilyost4290 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 229	wow it looks amazing

08/29/2017, 09:37 AM	#35
Banff Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 155	Just gorgeous! Nice work on getting it back to health!

09/01/2017, 06:23 PM	#36
mobert Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Los Gatos, California Posts: 2,574	Wow, wishing you continued good luck.

09/01/2017, 08:38 PM	#37
Gig 'em Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 914	Amazing find, I've been searching for that exact coloration for years. Saw that color combination while diving in Thailand this spring

12/20/2017, 12:43 AM	#41
Jamie1210 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Alhambra, CA Posts: 1,733	Ugh, seeing this thread makes me sad. Things were going super well for a couple months. Nicest ritteri I've ever seen. Then, I went to the bay area to visit the parents for a couple weeks, and yup, you guessed it: it died. Exactly how, im still baffled bc my other other ritteri, other gig, as well as entire tank was fine. (Also have lots of sps, acros in there). When I came back, it was still in the dt, deflated and with a loose mouth. I quickly put it into cipro treatment, but it was too late. My husband who was tank sitting for me, knows nothing about nems and was offering to ship it up to my parents house so I could take care of it. My parents house doesnt have anything reef related! The idea seemed preposterous at the time but in retrospect, I should've tried! Vacations are so stressful when you have a reef Sent from my SM-J327T using Tapatalk

12/20/2017, 08:53 AM	#43
Gig 'em Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 914	so sorry to hear that! That was such an amazing anemone, and at $50! I don't even understand how your LFS makes money, they can cost more than that wholesale! Hopefully you'll come across another one as beautiful as that one, that's the unfortunate thing about mags, the first 6 months can be rocky.

12/20/2017, 11:12 AM	#44
pfan151 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: FL Posts: 1,897	Wow. I’ve had every store in my area on the lookout for one that looks like that one since this thread popped up. No luck for me so far. Sorry it didn’t make it.

12/21/2017, 06:04 PM	#48
Kinetic Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 7,230	Sorry to hear! That really sucks. Hoping you'll find another one with that color soon!

02/16/2018, 08:57 AM	#50
ClownNut Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,859	wow, that's one sweet mag, sorry to hear. __________________ Dont let me know where u lived if u have a nice pair of clownfish in ur tank!^_^ Clown kidnaper^_^ Current Tank Info: 300DD, SM200/RD3,ATI 60-8X80+4X75, 2 Sea Sweep & 4X6105 & 6208