Haddoni vs Gigantea

[apayne]

I am looking to buy a nem, but I am not sure which type it is. It is a carpet that has blue spots under its oral disk but not on it's foot. I am leaning towards Gigantea but I am not sure.

Thanks,
Aaron

 

[apayne]

Here is a pic:

Thanks,
Aaron

 

[Toddrtrex]

Sure looks like a Gig to me, and the spots on the oral disc help too.

 

[apayne]

Thanks for the reply Toddrtrex,

That is what I think, Any one else???

 

[OrionN]

With blue spot on the column, it is a S. gigantea. Looks nice, but these anemones, S. gigantea, are very difficult to keep in aquarium.

 

[apayne]

OrionN,
Yea I know, But it is so beautiful!!! I may just keep it a BTA tank, but I would like a carpet again and this one is sooooo nice looking!!!!!

Aaron

 

[JLopez]

S. Gigantea, no doubt. good luck if you decide to get it. you have MH? what about your sand, how many inches deep is it?

 

[apayne]

My sand is about 2 inches or so. I'm not sure I will get it. But may be???

Aaron

 

[JLopez]

and lighting? reason i asked about sand is Gig's often like to bury the foot in sand and then attach to something solid beneath.

 

[apayne]

I have a 250 w HQI, but the nem is already sold, Oh well I guess I will stay with BTA's.

Thanks for the input and comments,
Aaron

 

[Toddrtrex]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15165450#post15165450 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by JLopez
and lighting? reason i asked about sand is Gig's often like to bury the foot in sand and then attach to something solid beneath.

In my experiences, that is what Haddonis do. Gigs are more likely to be on top of a rock.

 

[hansonfam]

I would have to agree with Todd on that one. Both of mine are on the rocks. Never have ventured down to the sand

 

[tufacody]

Yep. I started mine on the sand and he crawled up a rock.