Sebae in a reef?

[scubakid3]

Planning on getting my first anemone today. Either a Sebae or a Condy. Suggestions? Concerns?

 

[SDguy]

Possibly too large for a 46g reef? A local had one that literally was the size of my 30g QT tank!

 

[scubakid3]

I forgot to update my tanks, i converted the 46 to a 125, so i have enough room.

 

[Toddrtrex]

H. crispa or H. malu for the "sebae" ?

Condy is not a natural hosting anemone.

 

[SDguy]

I assumed crispa... it's the one the local had.

 

[scubakid3]

I think it is a malu

 

[Toddrtrex]

I think it is a malu

They stay smaller --- haven't seen one larger than 10 inches, and prefer the sandbed.

How deep is your sandbed?
What lights do you have?

 

[jwoyshnar]

If its your first I would try an easier to care for anemone. Sebae are a bit tough to care for.

 

[scubakid3]

My sandbars is about three inches or so and I have high power LEDs

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

Planning on getting my first anemone today. Either a Sebae or a Condy. Suggestions? Concerns?

RBTA :wavehand:

 

[scubakid3]

They actually have a couple of RBTAs, but for 160 each. A bit above my price range.

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

They actually have a couple of RBTAs, but for 160 each. A bit above my price range.

I realize you're in CT but that price is ridiculous for a "regular" RBTA IMO. Shop around! Check your local club members.

 

[scubakid3]

I know. Call me crazy, but I think the sebae they have looks nicer!

 

[reefs4lifee]

Where in CT are you? You can find RBTAs around me in NY for 60 or less especially if you find one from another hobbyist. $160 is ridiculous, won't say a ripoff, because I don't know the size but pretty much.

 

[scubakid3]

Not saying where, sorry. But I do agree, it is a little ridicous. I was at the frag farmers market up in Storrs and some guy was doing bright red ones for 50. Looking back in it, I should've taken one. I got the sebae though and it is a nice one.

 

[reefs4lifee]

Not saying where, sorry. But I do agree, it is a little ridicous. I was at the frag farmers market up in Storrs and some guy was doing bright red ones for 50. Looking back in it, I should've taken one. I got the sebae though and it is a nice one.

Oh ok, I was just asking where you were because I could probably give you one since it's your first anemone but since you got your sebae doesn't really matter now. Well good luck and let's see some pics!

 

[scubakid3]

Thanks for the offer, but I actually think the Sebae looked a LOT better than the RBTAs IMO. I can probably find a cheaper one somewhere local if i really wanted a second one. Anyways, I am actually on a computer now, so here is a picture of the anemone and the lights they are under.

[/URL][/IMG]

[/URL][/IMG]

 

[scubakid3]

Also, do they shrivel up at night?

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

Also, do they shrivel up at night?

many anemone species do this

 

[scubakid3]

Thanks Gary. First time anemone. I'm going to get a couple of clownfish to (hopefully) host a bit later. Here's a picture of it in the morning.

[/URL][/IMG]