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[Swayze27]

That gap you see is a section of the foot missing and it runs like a canal through the center of the foot. The nem literally has two feet. There is a bald patch (scar) that runs over the top of the disc to the mouth.

 

[jah hoeva]

And the plot thickens...

 

[Diana A]

That gap you see is a section of the foot missing and it runs like a canal through the center of the foot. The nem literally has two feet. There is a bald patch (scar) that runs over the top of the disc to the mouth.
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I am sorry to read about your anemone. You have taught me what to look for when I do get one.

 

[Swayze27]

And the plot thickens...

Can you expound, lol

 

[Swayze27]

By no means am I trying to attack this company and with the customer service I have received I cannot say that I would not do business again in the future. Communication has been superior thus far and an agreement has been made to correct the issue. Please do not let this stop anyone from doing business with this company, but if possible, get as many pics as possible from whoever you purchase nems from. This will insure that you realize exactly what you are getting as well as insuring that the supplier observes closely what is being sent out.

 

[BigBlueTang]

Its nemboy1's gigantea tank build thread.

Could you provide a link? I'm interested to see what his Anemones look like, and searching on RC I couldn't find any user by the name of "nemboy1".

 

[Swayze27]

Don't have time to search link but you can google it. I think it caused him to leave the hobby so he may have deleted his account. Here is a screen shot of the first page with his user name. But you can definitely find it on a google search.

 

[WatDatThing]

I have read that it can be propagate by cutting straight down the middle. But I have not read any success story when it comes to gigantea, mag and merten. This is eye opening. Thanks bud.

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[mnchartier]

Here is the link to the Nemoboy1 thread.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2267598

 

[mnchartier]

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That gap you see is a section of the foot missing and it runs like a canal through the center of the foot. The nem literally has two feet. There is a bald patch (scar) that runs over the top of the disc to the mouth.
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In the top picture where is the gap/cut that you mentioned. By my eyes it looks more like an injury, probably powerhead/pump instead of being cut.

Edit:
I can see the gap in this one that you posted earlier.

This is the one I'm being sent. He said they had just moved it from the main tank to this container to prep for shipping so it was a little disturbed when pic was taken. What do you guys think?
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[Swayze27]

I noticed it in the first pic as well and was nervous that something wasn't right with it. The cut runs in a straight line from the mouth around the disc and through the foot. Not sure if a powerhead is that surgical, lol.

 

[Ghlreefer]

This is incorrect, it is possible. There is a lengthy thread on here where a guy purchased multiple gigs from a source to find that all had been propagated. It is well documented in the thread. And the pic doesn't do justice, it has a half inch gap of bald tentacles and it continues all the way through the foot. Nem will not attach because it cannot attach. I was contacted and apologized to that this happened. Supplier said they were unaware of this and will investigate on their end. Said they will take care of my situation.

May I ask why there was no mention of the gig being cut until he started to decline?

 

[Ghlreefer]

I noticed it in the first pic as well and was nervous that something wasn't right with it. The cut runs in a straight line from the mouth around the disc and through the foot. Not sure if a powerhead is that surgical, lol.

I didn't see any evidence of a cut.

 

[D-Nak]

Can you take a top down photo? Typically cut gigs aren't symmetrical and the mouth isn't dead center on the oral disk.

Nemoboy's experience was a disaster on multiple levels. It's unfortunate that he received cut gigs, but how he handled them made the situation a lot worse.

I had a cut gig and it lasted longer than I expected. Then one day it literally exploded at the seam:

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2289406

 

[Swayze27]

May I ask why there was no mention of the gig being cut until he started to decline?

Is when I mention it relevant or is the fact that it appears to have been cut what's relevant???? But if you must know - I was unaware initially but when it began to decline (less than 24 hours of receiving it), the folds relaxed thus revealing the 1/2 inch valley running through the middle of the foot and the tentacle less scar area going to mouth. Not sure how anyone does not see the foot that appears as if moses laid his staff against it and parted it like the red sea.

 

[Swayze27]

DNak thanks for adding that you have had one as well. Apparently many doubt it can happen.

 

[jah hoeva]

I have read that it can be propagate by cutting straight down the middle. But I have not read any success story when it comes to gigantea, mag and merten. This is eye opening. Thanks bud.

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I have read on this site of someone cutting a Mag.

 

[Swayze27]

Pfan, do you have an update on yours?

 

[Swayze27]

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[taylor t]

I don't have energy to stay long. There really should be a facetime with a ton of people to share info, typing leaves out sooooooo many details.....I wish I could respond to more of the reply's in this thread, but I'm wiped. And, I'm on the verge of getting all out, please don't pm me asking for individuals, it's listed all as one on the cmas forum.


Cut gigs can certainly heal. I can't remember how many times I've ripped different gigs. Rips don't kill them. About half of mine came cut, this is the one most obvious, it doesn't get more obvious than this:
Yes, that's the mouth on the edge. Not only did it live for a few years now, but survived being shipped to California 2 months ago! Don't write off a cut gig. I wouldn't intentionally purchase one, but they certainly do live and recover just fine. They eventually move the mouth much closer to center over time and regrow the disk.


At the risk of sounding arrogant, not trying to be, and I'm just trying to help as I need help sometimes too, IF, if it's not the gig, it's the practices the reefer is using. Not all gigs are salvageable. To me, both those greens look plenty strong to pull through, JMO.

Deflate typical after 100 percent water change?

I haven't noticed that before. Mine usually look best shortly after a wc.

Mine also look better after the water change.

I have tried to tell everyone, it's HOW you're making water. If you give all attention to detail, and do everything you can to maximum effort, EVERY LITTLE DETAIL, it only improves your odds. Not ripping anyone here, just trying to state the thoughts behind my illness.

Update, mine has declined quickly and it appears that has been PROPAGATED!!! I have asked for a full refund
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TBH, I dont' think that's really fair to ask for 100% refund, maybe half but not all. Even though it's not my call, if it was healthy, would it matter when it looks awesome? When inflated you can't see it anyways. Keep working at it!!!! To me, yours still looks plenty good to pull through if you're diligent.

Definitely hasn't been propagated. That isn't possible with gigs.

I disagree with this. I believe I could cut a gig, and planned on it, but my destructive life has sent me down the liquidation avenue. But that's opening a whole other conversation, I'm sure with arguments that's why I wanted to have it in my back pocket with living specimen and pics before I started that, and I'm not typing that-too much time. Not to mention, it's not like cutting a BTA, and when the next knuckle head reads it, he's gonna try cutting his gig and kill it. That's why I tried to steer clear of the cutting is possible conversation. So for all you newbies, GIGS CAN NOT BE CUT.

Don't have time to search link but you can google it. I think it caused him to leave the hobby so he may have deleted his account. Here is a screen shot of the first page with his user name. But you can definitely find it on a google search.
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Nemoboy's experience was a disaster on multiple levels. It's unfortunate that he received cut gigs, but how he handled them made the situation a lot worse.

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I totally agree, lack of proper..... (fill in the blank).... Way too many to get at one time, even for me and I think gigs are easy.

But to sum up, I still think if you guys do 100% water changes in evening (more if it gets cloudy sooner, sign of trouble) and MAKE TOMORROWS WATER AT THIS TIME, then do the next water change as scheduled, definitely keep using cipro, I can't help but think both should pull through, although Pfan, yours has floppy body language, makes me nerveous. Flow is important, not blasting them off the rocks, but the waste must get pushed in and out of the mouth area. Just keep that in mind. Even if they move, they're stupid. High flow will keep and help them, lower flow may make them look better, but it's not helping their health. Bitter medicine syndrome.

Making water at the same time every day WILL improve it's chances, and not pulling off a vat or your DT. Aerate. No skimmer, but I did use a HOB skilter filter, a surface skimmer I kept an air stone in the back of, with a foam pad I kept in my sump on call normally, to pull out floaties when I was away. Even if it only helps a tiny bit, that might be the tiny bit it needs.

Good luck guys! I love to read these stories!