H. Magnifica
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Squidmotron
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Interesting. So are you saying that a deflated Magnifica pretty much never recovers on it's own?
D-Nak
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+1. And what people don't realize is that with many anemones, the time from initial deflation to death can be a LONG time, as long as a month. Those who are new to anemones don't treat right away because they think the nem will recover because the deflation is followed by what appears to be a recovery cycle, where the nem actually looks decent. Someone penned it the "death march" because once it begins, the deflations become more frequent until the nem finally melts away.
Day #2 - 7:00pm Costa Rica Time
After 12 Hours of light no signs of inflation, something like white thread around her, white stuff coming out her mouth and her mouth wide open.
Changing 50% of water as it looks clear and adding new antibiotic before turning lights out and going to bed.
After 12 Hours of light no signs of inflation, something like white thread around her, white stuff coming out her mouth and her mouth wide open.
Changing 50% of water as it looks clear and adding new antibiotic before turning lights out and going to bed.
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I just took it out and absolutely no smell at all.
Lots of white stuff like thread coming out her mouth
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Squidmotron
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I know I'm slightly hijacking this thread, but how do I know the difference between just a first deflation and the dreaded "cycle"? If it happens more than once?
D-Nak
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The white stuff looks like mesenterial filaments, which are basically what form an anemone's guts. There are times when it can retract this back into its body, but if it can't, it will die. Has the nem ever inflated? All of the photos I've seen so far are of a very sick nem. My guess is that within a day you will have a nem that's on its way to getting better or a dead one. If I were to bet, I would bet on a dead nem. Sorry. Just trying to set your expectations.
D-Nak
Active member
Yes. Deflating once, or possibly twice, doesn't mean the nem will die. It's when it starts to happen regularly that is cause for concern. With any nem, I typically recommend removal to a QT tank for observation after the first deflation, when especially accompanied by other symptoms -- open mouth, loose appearance, inability to adhere to a surface. If it deflates a second time in QT, treatment is absolutely necessary. When purchasing any carpet anemone or magnifica, Cipro should already be in hand ready to administer. Given the price of these anemones, the investment in a QT tank and Cipro is a small one.
OrionN
Moved on
With treatment, the bacterial is suppressed enough so that the anemone does not decay and thus no smell.
That does not mean that they won't die if the damage is extensive enough prior to treatment.
Sorry to hear about his death
One minute of silence for the dead H. Magnifica.... RIP
She melted the next day after my last post.
I learned a lot from this experience, thanks everyone for the support and time!
Sorry for the loss.
As with me, keep your head up and your eyes forward.
Reefahholic
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Gosh it sucks when they get sick..helpless feeling.
