my anemone

[colin69_us]

got this about 1 year ago, is it an S Gig? sorry for the cellphone pics.

 

[bradleym]

got this about 1 year ago, is it an S Gig? sorry for the cellphone pics.

It is a S. Gig, but it looks to be pretty unhealthy. Has it grown or shrunk since you got it? And did the white surface always look white, or was it darker in color before?

 

[colin69_us]

Well it is growing, the pic where it appears more pale was after I had another anemone die and nuked it, it lost almost all of its color and most of its tentacles but is now growing and has regrown all of its tentacles back and is coloring up well. It moved itself right under one of the 250 watt mh and has been there for a couple of months now.

 

[bradleym]

Ah! Makes perfect sense now. :thumbsup:

It's a very pretty S. Gigantea and I hope it continues to recover well for you. BTW, I see that this is the first time you've posted on RC, so welcome! Been stalking a long time it seems.

 

[colin69_us]

I read differing views on if you should feed them? It readily eats meaty foods if offered. Should I contine to feed it.

 

[bradleym]

I would say yes, but no more than every couple days at most. They do not need feeding, but can benefit from the additional nutrition. I would advise you to avoid large pieces, as they can cause infection or damage the anemone internally. Also, some users have suffered a sudden loss of their anemone after feeding a bad sliverside, so I would not use those IMO.

 

[Mavrk]

Looks like it is recovering well. I like the coloring. As far as feeding, I would definitely feed an anemone that is trying to recover. I also believe in feeding anemones under normal conditions, but the frequency is really up to you. Feed less frequently if you are trying to get slow growth. As far as silversides go, I feed them and know many who do. But the choice is yours. Just don't feed really big pieces as bradleym has already warned you.