55semireef
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I would go with a Condy just because they look cooler than a flower. Best of luck.
Condylactis Care/Acclimation
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At least certain anemones, i.e. H. magnifica, S. haddoni, H. crispa, can linger for more then 6 months in a state of decline.
If folks don't know the proper behavior, then no, they don't necessarily catch on until they post: "my anemone has been fine for 6 months but won't eat any more" or "my anemone has been fine for 6 months but does not have tentacles anymore" or "my anemone has been fine but it turned white" or......
travisurfer
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ive heard bta's can do the same thing. they slowly begin to digest their own tissue over a long period of time.
Which Condylactis species gets larger then E. quadricolor? I am not aware of any that are typically available within the US.
travisurfer
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im going to head out to the lfs in about and hour and see what i can find.
55semireef
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This is probably because it has insufficient light or its not being fed.
travisurfer
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most likely^
55semireef
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I worded that wrong. A BTA will outgrow any Condylactis that I am aware of in diameter but a Condylactis will have much longer tentacles which is what I meant.
Please remain at the "window shopping" stage, it seems some long term inhabitant planning is still your best bet. There are quite a few specimens that will be fine under your lighting, but the question remains: what else are you planning on putting in that tank and how long are you committed to that inhabitant list? As a very long time BTA keeper, they are by far the best choice for your tank/lighting and are easily traded in the future.
A spur of the moment choice now, will cause you significant problems in the future. Take your time, you will enjoy the hobby much more
travisurfer
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thanks for the advice. i have planned out this tank for awhile now and am on the verge of a tank dedicated to a single anemone or a reef with a flower anemone. i plan to have this tank for about 3 more years until i move into college so i think a flower anemone would be a safer bet since other anemones get rather large over that period of time.
Possibly consider H. aurora; a smaller sand dwelling species that will not outgrow or take over your tank and still be a clownfish hosting species.
You will want to stay with a daylight mix of bulbs though for more intensity.
travisurfer
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thats what i was thinking. i may upgrade to a 2x24w HO fixture depending on what i decide to keep. just wondering how often h. aurora is collected as i havent seen them at my lfs. i know they arent typical clown hosters with the exception of baby clarki in the wild. also, about how hardy are they and what is the average price at the lfs?
You might be surprised how long the tentacles of BTA's get in captivity. The clown in this picture is every bit of 4" and this anemone has no where near the longest in my collection. The tentacles in the upper left are well over 5":
travisurfer
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that is beautiful. do you know of any places to find info on h.aurora other than "Clownfishes"?
55semireef
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I was thinking more along these lines when I said longer tentacles:
travisurfer
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i remember seeing some amazing condylactis sp. anemones on my dives in cozumel. they seemed to like crevices and stick their tentacles outwards. they were an amzing site. the tentacles were pretty long like the ones you posted but im not sure what is really considered long.
Amphiprion
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7679087#post7679087 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by traveller7
You might be surprised how long the tentacles of BTA's get in captivity. The clown in this picture is every bit of 4" and this anemone has no where near the longest in my collection. The tentacles in the upper left are well over 5":
I agree--BTAs can have deceivingly long tentacles. I think the only anemones that I have ever seen with longer tentacles are some specimens of H. crispa.
55semireef
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They are a pretty sweet anemone. I am pretty sure they get bigger in the wild than i captivity but maybe I am wrong.
But I would much rather get a BTA over a Condy for reasons that Traveller7 already mentioned.
But I would much rather get a BTA over a Condy for reasons that Traveller7 already mentioned.
travisurfer
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there are two main types of e. quadricolor according to fautin and allen? anyway, there is a colonial version that tends to stay smaller and split. they live in shallower waters. then there is the deep water specimen that lives solitarily and grows to a much larger size. i beleive those reproduce by external fertilization.
travisurfer
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forgot to add that i wont get a bta for another couple of months so that my tank can mature. i think my lfs still has some little green flower anemones that i may try.
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