I have a question for ya. How do you tell if you're ready to snag up a haddoni, or any of the Difficult/Expert nems? What convinced you that you were ready to take the plunge?
Moving on up to haddoni?
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m0nkie
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when my tank fully cycled, passed the diatom, cyano and some algae stage, I got a BTA.. when I could handle BTAs no problem, I moved on to Haddoni. That's about 10 months into the hobby. I killed quite a few Haddoni from lack of knowledge on QTing..
once I got the cipro down, I was able to keep most Haddonis I purchase.
of course choosing a healthy one is the most important factor. Diversden Haddoni has always been healthy for me. Or LFS Haddoni that hasn't came out of shipping bags yet
Low flow and deep sand bed will prevent it from moving too much. I like to dig a hole next to the rocks and plant the Haddoni there.
once I got the cipro down, I was able to keep most Haddonis I purchase.
of course choosing a healthy one is the most important factor. Diversden Haddoni has always been healthy for me. Or LFS Haddoni that hasn't came out of shipping bags yet
Low flow and deep sand bed will prevent it from moving too much. I like to dig a hole next to the rocks and plant the Haddoni there.
SNAKEMANVET
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I kept Rbtas for about 4 years before I decided to try a mag.After doing a lot of reading on qt and cipro I bought my First H.Mag.Even thought It looked great I treated it with cipro.Three years later I still have it.The only thing stopping me from trying a Haddoni is that it will eat fish.
Also remember these guys are the king of fish eaters and I do not mean fish that might have been sick. If you have any skittish fish, and they get stung, most times they are good as dead, especially if small. But they are my favorite nems. Also some people are allergic to their sting. And yes low flow is a must. also qt is important and cipro on hand.
good luck
good luck
Good tips guys. Is there some specific equipment in a setup that differentiates between the "expert" and the regular hobbyist? My tank in question right now has been setup for almost two years, and my parameters are actually quite consistent. Do you feel the "difficult" moniker is a reference to the aquarist's commitment/attention to the tank, competence, budget, or experience? I imagine it's probably all of the above, but I have often wondered what exactly is being referenced.
m0nkie
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I think the most difficult part is getting your nem healthy after u receive it. even a healthy carpet anemone can go south after the shipping process. it is very important to treat early, if needed. Once they settle in the tank, I think anemones are very easy to care for. I just leave them alone. feed if you want it to grow or color up
1) clean water
2) routine water changes.. dosing alone isn't enough.
3) wear gloves!
4) keep a peaceful community of fish.. Haddoni are major fish eaters. Don't overcrowd your tank. Your fish are usually smart enough to stay away from carpet zone. But when they get spooked, they dive into one and donzo..
5) do not mess with your flow. Keep it low and keep it there. any change in flow, change in direction, or new powerhead can result in carpet moving.. which can be a pita if you have corals around.
1) clean water
2) routine water changes.. dosing alone isn't enough.
3) wear gloves!
4) keep a peaceful community of fish.. Haddoni are major fish eaters. Don't overcrowd your tank. Your fish are usually smart enough to stay away from carpet zone. But when they get spooked, they dive into one and donzo..
5) do not mess with your flow. Keep it low and keep it there. any change in flow, change in direction, or new powerhead can result in carpet moving.. which can be a pita if you have corals around.
