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Unread 04/17/2017, 02:17 PM   #26
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; ) Thanks. She's very fiesty!


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Unread 04/17/2017, 02:36 PM   #27
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this is what i am hoping it will turn into, my last purple crispa (here under 14k halides).

here is what it looked like when i first got it, several years prior:



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Unread 06/25/2017, 06:33 AM   #28
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i think its taking on more and more characteristics of a h. crispa.

what do you think?


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Unread 06/25/2017, 08:56 AM   #29
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I actually think it looks very much like a malu and pretty exact to several I've had.


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Unread 06/25/2017, 09:03 AM   #30
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Unread 06/25/2017, 10:40 AM   #31
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He looks like a Malu to me


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Unread 06/26/2017, 08:07 AM   #32
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malu it is then!


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Unread 06/26/2017, 05:58 PM   #34
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I'm pretty certain myself, by now I'm sure a crispa would be more upright to take in good light, where every malu I've had seemed to just lay low like that, safely tucked by rocks and out of heavy flow area, content w/ modest light, and such bright color remains, where it seem crispa almost always gain some beige.


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Unread 06/27/2017, 08:20 AM   #35
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Feed him. If he grow then he is a Crispa. If he doesn't and spawned then he is a Malu. If he doesn't grow and doesn't spawn then she is a female Malu, full of eggs. Then you need a male Malu.


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How big is it Ron?

Mine continues to grow with only occasional direct feeding, measures at least 10 or 11 inches across and is still happily planted in a hole in the liverock, so now I really have no doubt mine is a crispa.


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Unread 06/27/2017, 11:02 PM   #37
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Sorry to hijack your thread but i just got this nem and was wondering the same how do you tell the difference
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Unread 06/28/2017, 05:04 AM   #38
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How big is it Ron?

Mine continues to grow with only occasional direct feeding, measures at least 10 or 11 inches across and is still happily planted in a hole in the liverock, so now I really have no doubt mine is a crispa.
Gary,
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How big is it Ron?

Mine continues to grow with only occasional direct feeding, measures at least 10 or 11 inches across and is still happily planted in a hole in the liverock, so now I really have no doubt mine is a crispa.
i would say between 6 and 8 inches at this point.


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malu it is then!


...for now
Hahaha...
I saw this nem the other day that looked like purple Malu. Almost bought it.



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Unread 03/27/2018, 12:36 PM   #41
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updated pictures. now its really starting to look more crispa....to me.


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updated pictures. now its really starting to look more crispa....to me.
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updated pictures. now its really starting to look more crispa....to me.
Looking great and well done Sir!


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Unread 03/27/2018, 10:48 PM   #44
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Yes, I agree Ron. It definitely looks like a crispa. If it were the usual crispa color, gray/ tan, no one would think it even might be a malu.


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Very nice anemone.

It is sorta in the sand, still small. May be Malu still but more like Crispa now even if it is in the sand.


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Unread 04/17/2018, 07:00 AM   #46
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How do malu’s Handle shipping? Are they as sensitive to shipping as gigs and mags?


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Unread 04/17/2018, 12:05 PM   #47
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Malu are hardy and shipped rather well. You can often get Malu at LFS and they will be OK, no treatment needed.


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I'm happy you took good enough care of it for it to change species.


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