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good point. And I guess it may be moving, so I'll watch it over the next time frame.. Though it's within a few inches of where it's been since the 3rd day -- which isnt far from where I first put it. II'd have to bet it actually has foudn its spot. But again maybe not since that foot is lifted up.
I'm going to put a shell there which I think is a good fit for the 'dip' the foot is over. And go from there, and minimal food if any. TY on the compliment.. It actually looks even better in person. Quote:
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It is completely bleached and due to that pretty much on its way out right now. At this point, it would probably require a miracle or an act of god to safe it...
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I would also think that they need a fair amount of light, just not as much as giganteas.
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09/25/2019, 09:49 PM | #28 | |
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OK so this is the one that you've been trying to save.
I'm also thinking a rule of thumb is that if it's looking healthy and staying put , if it looks full and good overall over a period of time in one spot, then those conditions are likely making it happy. Whether it's getting more turbulent compared to laminar, if it looks happy then the conditions are probably ok. << which is how mine is. I have to take that 7 day vid...Tomorrow I will (8 day). Quote:
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UPDATE pics. It's been almost 7 months now. here's updated pics. nem loves being on the wall of the overflow. I noticed it seems to be the flow changes that causes it to move. For instance when I had to have a pump off a few days later it was moving literally back and forth along the wall. WHen flow is stable and nem finds the spot he stays. I need to get a better flow pattern like on nem itself as the one now makes it look more flat. This one likes more moderate/kinda intense back alternating (at least to some extent) flow.
But he seems to be growing. He (it!) loves food. I feed it and finger tip size of frozen fish food chunk (meaty) or small clam. Side note .. the percs are a pair -- gotten separately last fall. They had their first and only next seveal weeks ago. That nest was at the edge of the tentacles, not at the nem base. It was awkward. Apparently they dont like to lay eggs on acrylc. The closest rock wasnt too close, but thats all they had. I'll make a tower of rock up the base for them to make a better nest sometime. TY again for all those that helped me with my questions etc ESP Orion and ThR |
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everyone is too jealous to comment :-D
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04/19/2020, 03:58 AM | #31 |
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Haha I'll bite. Looks great! Welcome to the mag keepers club! I'd say after 7 months as long as you don't do anything dumb you are on the way to having that bad boy for life!
My old gal has been with me 5 years now. Once stable I have never had an issue with mine. Hasn't left the same rock even. |
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Looking good CTaylor. I also think that he will be with you for a long time. Beautiful anemone.
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TY Nemmy and Orion
I really am proud of 'him' esp since my past failures with others. He seems to continue to grow, I hope not split, as I'm pretty sure that means stress. I will probably get better flow on him again, though that means another 'walk'. He looks amazing (which likely mean happiness also) when he gets slight more direct intense flow, where the tentacles are always going back and forth during the day. Hopefully one day I'll get an even bigger tank without that huge overflow -- it just gets in the way of the entire mid tank. With an overflow as big as mine, it really is the only place for him to be happy and not be touching the front acrylic. **How do gigantes compare in difficulty vs ritteri? |
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I find that Gigantea are much less likely to walk. Once establish they are really hardy but don’t ship as easy as Magnifica. You should be able to keep Gigantea without much problem. Make sure you are ready to treat them with antibiotic on arrival. Most if not all will need treatment initially.
You will like Gigantea. They are sooooo beautiful https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RSMhbj3QDHo
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TTYY OrioN
I might consider one sometime. I'll have to make sure I have enough space. I know they need a lot of light, but are they as light loving as the ritteri? If I can keep close to bottom it woudl be nice, the bottom of my tank does get mostly 250 par last I read it. I'll read up more on them before I make that move. They don't get as large as ritteri, right? **Orion, now that my ritteri is getting bigger, I been feeding hijm larger amounts, for instance a small clam (clam shell about 1" in diamater) 3 x a week , alternate that with frozen meaty fish food. What do you think? He always takes in food very well. |
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If you like his size as is, then I would stop feeding him. If you want him larger then keep on feeding. Also if your anemone have a tendency to divide, feeding him will help him divide.
It is really up to you. Not feeding them, they just don't grow as fast, but will not get unhealthy on you.
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Anyways, just wanted to say thank you for that piece of insight. And, of course, congrats to CT for his success with his 'nem
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Don't take the flow requirements for magnifica instantly like it's law. For some reason some like flow and some don't. Mine has sat in a low laminar flow area for 5 years. Just enough to lightly sway the tentacles. Give it any more flow and it will move a bit on its rock to dodge it.
So if you have issues with walking try both low flow and high flow. Anemones are weird. Long tentacled magnifica seem to love the flow. Stubby tentacle ones like it low. I see magnificas look long and wavy and short and stubby but both 100% happy. |
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the bigger the better . A foot diameter would be nice :-D . though hmm, mine is about 10-11" now when fully opened. Sometimes it 'condenses' to less wavy tentacles and a diameter of closer 8". It never has any deflations (thank God). and knock on wood! I reallllly do not want it to split. That most often happens when they are more 'upset', right? TY JPM Really nice looking tank, and nice spot you got your ritteri on. I guess my flow is 'laminar' but flows back and forth, it isnt really chaotic. But mine will move if there isnt really good at least medium flow on it. Any changes in flow will make it change position. |
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