Haddoni vs Sebae ( cripsa )

[sesheru95]

Hi guys I know I've been asking a lot of anemone questions lately but I just want to be prepared, but here is another question lol. I wanted to put a carpet ( haddoni ) in a 55 gal tank but I did a double take with all of the fish eating stories and I just don't want to risk it when I get some expensive fish. So my question is what are the general differences in care in sebae ( crispa ) anemones rather than haddoi's care? Are they easier/ harder ect. Anyone ever had there perc take to a crispa more readily? I know their the perc's natural host but I just never see the pairing. Thanks:wavehand:

 

[elegance coral]

Never feel bad about asking questions here. Most of these people (myself included)would much rather answer a thousand questions than have you put an animal in a poor environment, then post a thread asking why your anemone is ill.


You should have no problem getting percula to move into a crispa.

IMHO, the care for these two species is very similar. The biggest difference IMO would be flow. Crispa appreciating a little more flow than haddoni. Crispa is also more likely to move into the rocks. I would still start them out in the sand like haddoni.

While haddoni is the notorious fish eater, any large anemone has the ability to capture and eat fish. Going with crispa over haddoni will not insure that you will never lose a fish.

 

[davocean]

^^ Agree w/ that, and keep in mind they both will get big, and in that size tank there will be less swim room, so greater chance of either eating fish.
My crispa grew to 2' in diameter, so keep that in mind.
My crispa also ate 3 naso's, so they are just as capable of eating fish, though it was more the fishes fault than the nem's, they are opportunist feeders, but less swim room makes more opportunity.

 

[sesheru95]

Ok thanks alot : )

 

[jdyer88]

Never feel bad about asking questions here. Most of these people (myself included)would much rather answer a thousand questions than have you put an animal in a poor environment, then post a thread asking why your anemone is ill.

I believe people like you are why keeping anemones in home aquaria is becoming more popular and hobbyist are becoming more successful at it.:thumbsup:

^^ Agree w/ that, and keep in mind they both will get big, and in that size tank there will be less swim room, so greater chance of either eating fish.
My crispa grew to 2' in diameter, so keep that in mind.
My crispa also ate 3 naso's, so they are just as capable of eating fish, though it was more the fishes fault than the nem's, they are opportunist feeders, but less swim room makes more opportunity.

why do you think the nasos in particular were so enticed to get that close to the the nem? (just out of curiosity)

 

[davocean]

why do you think the nasos in particular were so enticed to get that close to the the nem? (just out of curiosity)

I'm not really sure, I had a naso for 7 years w/ the same nems that I lost to a faulty heater, never an issue.
I tried to replace w/ very small blond naso's.
2 of those swam straight into nem on intro, like they were seeking protection in the tentacles...:spin2:
The 3rd(and final attempt) actually lasted 2 days, and I was actually in the middle of typing on here I finally had success, when I heard a splash, went into living room, hmm...why is my crispa all closed up???

 

[jdyer88]

wow. sorry about the losses, but that is a very interesting story. I wonder if you had decided to go with a sailfin or say, a powder brown or something this would have happened. I hope you never find out, but very very interesting none the less

 

[davocean]

I've had those and many other tangs over the years.
The naso's were my only fish lost to my nems.
It's funny now, and not like I ever got attached to them, the one I had for 7 years another story...but that was a heater fail.
That guy followed my every move, trailed me like a puppy as far as the tank would let him.
He swam all happy every time he saw me.(yeah, most likely for food...I guess...)
That one bums me to this day.

 

[jdyer88]

Isn't that crazy. When i first got into this hobby I didn't know you get attatched to fish, or that they could have such personalities. When its feeding time they stare at me like my dogs do. They definately know me from a stranger. When my hand is the tank my bluejaw trigger continually headbuts me and the cleaner wrasse always comes to say hello too. Really cool