Carpet Anemone
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Rod Buehler
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S.hadoni is more forgiving than an S.gigantea. Many people have difficulties with the gigantea. They both like a lot of water flow. the hadoni will tolerate less lighting, whereas the gigantea will require more. There are reports of hadonis eating fish (including some clowns that arent naturally found in hadonis). My giganteas have never eaten other fish.
illcssd
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That was informative. Not, she was asking for advice. Not for a statement which you outright made. What is that supposed to mean? They are one of the hardest to keep host anemones there is besides magnifica and only people who have done thorough research should attempt these anemones.
On to the original question, Ignore what he said^.
As long as your tank is established for at least 6 months and have stable perimeters and mh lights, you should be alright getting a haddoni. Unless it is brightly colored i wouldnt pay that much for a regular carpet. They are sold in these parts for in between 45 and 80 for the nice/normal healthy ones. Before buying one just make sure and do your research. Read the anemone faq, it is very helpful. The link is on the top of this forum. And if you have any other questions dont be afraid to ask.
austin
On to the original question, Ignore what he said^.
As long as your tank is established for at least 6 months and have stable perimeters and mh lights, you should be alright getting a haddoni. Unless it is brightly colored i wouldnt pay that much for a regular carpet. They are sold in these parts for in between 45 and 80 for the nice/normal healthy ones. Before buying one just make sure and do your research. Read the anemone faq, it is very helpful. The link is on the top of this forum. And if you have any other questions dont be afraid to ask.
austin
marc price
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"My giganteas have never eaten other fish "
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So is your gigantea an exception or are they all as safe with fish as sebae's h. crispas and BTA's ?
What size aquarium , how long have you had it and how many and what species and size fish ?
Input from other gigantea keepers about their reef fish would help , I've been considering one for some time . My clownfish keeps digging in the sand for it's rbta . the rbta('s's's) had to go because of the damage it's clones did to the corals .
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So is your gigantea an exception or are they all as safe with fish as sebae's h. crispas and BTA's ?
What size aquarium , how long have you had it and how many and what species and size fish ?
Input from other gigantea keepers about their reef fish would help , I've been considering one for some time . My clownfish keeps digging in the sand for it's rbta . the rbta('s's's) had to go because of the damage it's clones did to the corals .
Rod Buehler
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my oldest has been with me for 12+ years, and the other for a little over 2. I have kept my oldest in a 125, a 180, and a couple of different 3' x 3' tanks. Kept with tangs, foxfaces, gobies, jawfish... Etc..
I can only share my experiences, and also my opinion, and my opinion ids that they are safe with healthy fish
I can only share my experiences, and also my opinion, and my opinion ids that they are safe with healthy fish
racrumrine
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Since so many things could go wrong with keeping your first anemone, perhaps you should consider at Bubble Tip Anemone (BTA) clone that has split in another reefer's tank.
That way, you won't have to learn how to take care anemones with a difficult to keep carpet anemone that has just been yanked out of the ocean.
Since they were "born" in captivity a BTA clone is much easier to keep. Clowns love them and once you build up the confidence/expertise, you can purchase a carpet anemone, and pass the BTA to another reefer.
Take a look at this for more info.
http://www.carlosreef.com/AnemoneFAQ.pdf
Here's a typical disaster that occurs with a new carpet purchase. http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=1048279&highlight=carpet
Sadly, it happens every day. Carpets are rare and may be hundreds of years old. Yet, people buy them without even knowing how to take care of them.
Best of luck,
Roy
That way, you won't have to learn how to take care anemones with a difficult to keep carpet anemone that has just been yanked out of the ocean.
Since they were "born" in captivity a BTA clone is much easier to keep. Clowns love them and once you build up the confidence/expertise, you can purchase a carpet anemone, and pass the BTA to another reefer.
Take a look at this for more info.
http://www.carlosreef.com/AnemoneFAQ.pdf
Here's a typical disaster that occurs with a new carpet purchase. http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=1048279&highlight=carpet
Sadly, it happens every day. Carpets are rare and may be hundreds of years old. Yet, people buy them without even knowing how to take care of them.
Best of luck,
Roy
Sway_A_Way
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IME dont be in too much of a rush. Carefully examine the animal at the LFS and if u have ANY doubts with the way it looks/feeds skip the purchase. Wait until u find the one that u think is best looking/healthiest.
Then i think the acclimation process is very important with these anemones. When u buy it, bring ur own bucket to have them put it in, i avoid the bags. try to avoid handling it as much as possible. match the water by driping ur tank water in the bucket. then dispose of 1/3 of the water and repeat a couple times. Then once u think the water is matched as close as possible (either by chemically testing or however) it can be safe to add the anemone. I like to put it in a small container from inside the bucket then slowly put it in the tank (avoid takign it out of the water). i turn off pumps that may be near the spot u want it to go and try to allow it to set its foot. then i turn the pumps back on in the morning. then i acclimate it the same way u would with any other coral regarding the lighting.
then closly watch what its doing from there and take the proper steps. sry for writing so much hope this helps.
Then i think the acclimation process is very important with these anemones. When u buy it, bring ur own bucket to have them put it in, i avoid the bags. try to avoid handling it as much as possible. match the water by driping ur tank water in the bucket. then dispose of 1/3 of the water and repeat a couple times. Then once u think the water is matched as close as possible (either by chemically testing or however) it can be safe to add the anemone. I like to put it in a small container from inside the bucket then slowly put it in the tank (avoid takign it out of the water). i turn off pumps that may be near the spot u want it to go and try to allow it to set its foot. then i turn the pumps back on in the morning. then i acclimate it the same way u would with any other coral regarding the lighting.
then closly watch what its doing from there and take the proper steps. sry for writing so much hope this helps.
Gary Majchrzak
Team RC
I second Roy's advice.
Starting with a haddoni or gigantea as a first anemone isn't a wise decision. Try a Bubble Tip anemone first- they're much easier to keep.
If your heart is set on a haddoni, see if you can find a "used" one locally... they are much hardier than freshly imported ones. I have seen nice ones at LFS with mouths closed and everything, and I come back a week later to see them dead... I know they have a much better chance of surviving in your tank than at the store, but still, if you get a used one from a fellow hobbyist (maybe it has outgrown their tank), you will be better off. Good luck 
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