Multiple magnificas

[ReeferDash]

The anemone that got sucked into the power head looks like it won't make it. Interestingly though are those clusters that the anemone is showing in its final moments. Not sure if these are organ parts (none that I've seen?) or gametes to release to help preserve itself? No clue, has anyone seen anything like this?

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I was really hoping this one would miraculously recover.


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[Gig 'em]

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I was really hoping this one would miraculously recover.


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Me too, it was a truly spectacular specimen. I wish I had taken better photos before it was too late. Many lessons learned this week from this anemone [emoji20]

 

[AD87]

I am sorry to hear, multiple mags are hard to keep. I have been keeping this species for awhile.

 

[worm5406]

That one pictures is the gametogenic tissue. That is where the sperm and the eggs come from depending on the sex.

 

[Gig 'em]

That one pictures is the gametogenic tissue. That is where the sperm and the eggs come from depending on the sex.

I was thinking it was something along those lines. I doubt they're viable though. Would be a pleasant surprise if they were...

 

[ReeferDash]

I was thinking it was something along those lines. I doubt they're viable though. Would be a pleasant surprise if they were...

That would be soooo cool.


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[Gig 'em]

That would be soooo cool.


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I saved a few of the clusters and put them in a jar just in case. The chances of them being alive and viable is probably incredibly slim, but why not keep a couple just to see?

 

[ReeferDash]

I wish you could somehow freeze them all for artificial insemination as desired.


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[Gig 'em]

I wish you could somehow freeze them all for artificial insemination as desired.


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[emoji23] that would be awesome. If only I had that capability. The big question is how do you acquire anemone sperm? [emoji848][emoji38]

 

[Gig 'em]

Three mags making their way through the QT process

 

[CoralsAddiction]

They are looking good. Great job.

 

[nemguy]

Mags are so hard to treat together I've learned my lesson a few times and treat them all individual in 5 gallon or 10 gallon tanks haven't lost one yet with this method also the power head problem I keep only 2 power heads in my 300 gallon and it's enough flow for all the mags and gigs and they're far away enough so that the nems never find them


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[Gig 'em]

Mags are so hard to treat together I've learned my lesson a few times and treat them all individual in 5 gallon or 10 gallon tanks haven't lost one yet with this method also the power head problem I keep only 2 power heads in my 300 gallon and it's enough flow for all the mags and gigs and they're far away enough so that the nems never find them


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The anemones in the picture above are in a QT tank that is plumbed into a larger tank, but yes, I've found that they respond better when treated individually. I only treat together when I'm running short on meds and multiple nems need treatment.

 

[nemguy]

The anemones in the picture above are in a QT tank that is plumbed into a larger tank, but yes, I've found that they respond better when treated individually. I only treat together when I'm running short on meds and multiple nems need treatment.

I hear you on that I need to get more cipro myself! lol I've had better success treating different species of anemones together rather than 2 of the same it's weird!




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[FNGsaltwater]

Not that they would be viable. This is the "gonad" region. The anemone' sex parts, if you will. I have a pic of my anemones when I put him in my holding tank before the HT.

 

[Gig 'em]

Not that they would be viable. This is the "gonad" region. The anemone' sex parts, if you will. I have a pic of my anemones when I put him in my holding tank before the HT.

Wow that's a great photo for reference! Thanks for sharing

 

[Gig 'em]

I hear you on that I need to get more cipro myself! lol I've had better success treating different species of anemones together rather than 2 of the same it's weird!




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I have a loose theory that treating two mags at the same time without knowing what's ailing both of them could lead to one anemone being cured by the antibiotic, but if the other one was infected with a strain that isn't affected by the antibiotic or even a virus, then it can transfer to the cured anemone and you'd be back in the same boat of both being sick. Just a theory I was thinking about the other day.

 

[nemguy]

That is a good hypothesis I would agree because I've had that happen a few times when I've tried to treat multiple gigs or mags at a time it's just a pain


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[Gig 'em]

I was able to share my successes with other hobbyists and provide them with mags that had been successfully treated and acclimated to tank conditions for well over half a year. I felt so good about the results (minus the time one got shredded in a PH and took down my QT) that I've decided to bring some more in and do another round. I order 3 more from my LFS and they arrive today. Hoping for 0 mortality rate this time!

 

[Kinetic]

Yes Gig'em!! You're doing a great service to us all. Hopefully I'll have a bigger tank one day to get another one (or two) from you.