I have a secret

[brettblackwell]

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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14633930#post14633930 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by nnahler
This is why I discourage drinking while on Reef Central

 

[toastedxb]

glad to see all is well

 

[PAZE]

Is this normal for a Mag. to deflate like this?, mine has never done this.

 

[Dragonlady]

I am actually a bit concerned about the daily deflation. Why does it not deflate on days that it is fed ? Any ideas?

On a happier thought, the tentacle tips are near flourescent yellow now, and tentacles near the assumed previous split are getting longer.

 

[OrionN]

Good luck. I hope he pull through for you.

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

nice anemone.

I wonder two things:

*how do you know it's a he?
*who (and why) the recommendation to wait a month between feedings?

IMO this particular anemone could benefit from feedings of mysis every other day until it gains some more mass

 

[Dragonlady]

Hi Gary

I am calling this anemone a he because he released a milky substance from his mouth in short bursts over several hours around week 3. I was glad I had water ready to do a water change.

I tested for a feeding response on day 2 in my tank and the response was quick with no regurgitation. Based on advice I have read on this forum about recently shipped mags, I waited a few weeks to feed the anemone again. Since then, I have been feeding the anemone mysis and other finely minced raw foods every 3 days.

Is a 1 hour per day deflation normal for a mag? The time period for the deflation is never over an hour. Since it does not deflate at all on days that it is fed , I wonder if I fed it very small amounts every day the deflation would stop? I think I'll try feeding every other day first and see if that helps. Thank you.

 

[OrionN]

Daily deflation is not normal. I hope that he will do well for you.

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

feeding every other day should result in rapid growth for this anemone. The only reason I was concerned about it's size is because it's looks relatively small for the Clownfish in that picture.

 

[Pacific Reefs]

Nice H. Mag. Glad the secret is out.