How long does it take for rock flower anemones to redproduce?

[NemAddict88]

I have about 34 rock flower anemones in my 30 gallon and was curious how long it would take for them to start reproducing? Any answers would be great and very appreciated.

 

[NemAddict88]

Here's a picture if needed.

 

[miniwhinny]

I have no idea how long but I just had to post to say "WOW". That tank is AWESOME with all those rock flowers in there

Can you post more pics and tell us about your tank? - Please

 

[NemAddict88]

I'll have to use my good camera when I get home but I think I've got a couple close ups I have on my phone I'll load up.

33-Rock Flower Anemones
10-Bubble Tip Anemones
12- Maxi Mini Carpet Anemones
1-Scolymia
8- Maxima Clams
Pulsing Xenia
Star Polyps
8-Ricordeas
3- Acan Colonies
1-Red Gonipora
1- Neon Green Toadstool

 

[NemAddict88]

Pictures

 

[reefingnoob]

If by reproducing you mean splitting then I am not sure. I have one since February and it didn't split instead did this. ( watch till the end)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTDvFu9q650&feature=youtube_gdata_player

 

[NemAddict88]

I've heard they do not split like some anemones but rather release eggs which the females take in then spit out babies once they are fully developed

 

[reefingnoob]

That's why you bought so many? Good luck and its certainly looks cool!

 

[NemAddict88]

Haha I actually just liked them at first then I started to see all the nice ones out there

 

[lycacrinesa]

occelwris not hosting my bubble tip

occelwris not hosting my bubble tip

I have 20 gal tank. me and my sister just started this hobby coz it looks relaxing and lively to look at. we have two occelaris clown fish with a green bubble tip, but i have noticed that my clownfish is not hosting it and seemd very shy to get near. it just swim around. can anyone help me how to make it work? thanks

 

[Shan69743]

can you cut them like you can with the maxi-minis?

 

[Shan69743]

I have 20 gal tank. me and my sister just started this hobby coz it looks relaxing and lively to look at. we have two occelaris clown fish with a green bubble tip, but i have noticed that my clownfish is not hosting it and seemd very shy to get near. it just swim around. can anyone help me how to make it work? thanks

you should try searching a little bit before hijacking someone elses' thread, however give them time. your clowns are probably tank bred, meaning they didn't grow up around anemones like wild ones do. there are a few tricks you can try just keep on researching, it never does any harm to learn more.

 

[NemAddict88]

I don't think you can cut them, I heard that there are males and females and that the males release the eggs and the female takes them in and then releases them when they are fully developed

 

[NemAddict88]

New Pic, Bubble Tips Moved.

 

[garygb]

Correct. Don't cut flower anemones, they only reproduce sexually. I have been keeping them about 5 years and in that time they have spawned many times. I started off with 5 and now have have close to 30, some quite small. The females are internal brooders, so you will only see when the males have spawned, the females do not release eggs into the water as some species of anemone do. So be patient and provide healthy tank conditions and I am sure your flower anemones will reproduce for you.

Very nice collection you have there. It's interesting to see how the various colors interbreed. You can almost deduce who were the parents, some will be red with a green cast, etc.

 

[NemAddict88]

Thank you for your input it was very helpful garygb

 

[Esage]

can you cut them like you can with the maxi-minis?

no

 

[NemAddict88]

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[albano]

a A,;$$*!®;©

Exactly what I was thinking!

 

[NemAddict88]

Haha yeah that was all accidental typing. Disregard