Show off your S. gigantea

[elegance coral]

My boy came over and shot a short clip of my gig and adult picassos.

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[elegance coral]

Out of the 50 that the guy brought in, I believe most have so far made it. emdr888 may be able to correct it on that. He had at least 30 available when I saw them. :spin2:

Much of the success he has had I think, is possibly down to the holding process before shipping and the care given upon delivery.

They are held in open top vats which get natural sunlight for around 2 weeks.
The vats are fed constantly with fresh natural sea water.
The nems are not fed.
This allows them to recover from collection, purge any digested or undigested food and makes sure they are in top health before shipping. Purging also means there less waste for the nem to foul its shipping water. The natural sunlight also helps against Zoa loss.
Upon delivery the nems were treated with anti-biotic's and then placed in individual trays each with strong UV sterilised water feeds.

They all looked very healthy and most if not all were eating.

I came away with a few.

UMMMMM That doesn't quite make since.

 

[OrionN]

UMMMMM That doesn't quite make since.

:spin1:Stop be so picky:spin2:
He mean they were not fed during quarantine/treatment. Now in DT for sale they are all eating.

EC,
That is one nice Gigantea you got.

 

[stickleback]

UMMMMM That doesn't quite make since.

:spin2::spin2::spin2:

I mean the vats are fed with natural sea water constantly (No Food):hmm3::spin1:

Nice gig by the way Elegance.. If those are adult picasso's, what size it the gig??

 

[God.]

Quick thought on gigs in the US.

They are out there. I can get one into my work (lfs) almost everyweek from a rather large and rather well known wholesaler. Granted they arent listed as a S. Gigantea.. nor are they everr not bleached. I have a yellow one right now in our DT that I treated with cipro (thanks Minh ) its bleached but I think in about 90 days it will be good as new.

Going on 4 weeks after 5 days of treatment at 37.5 mg/gal . Yes thats 1and1/2 250mg pills per 10 gal dosed nightly after light cycle.

Also im located in the Midwest

 

[schprock]

For those looking for giganteas, one of our RC members have listed some in the for sale forum

 

[Reef1589]

im quite sad minh has beat me to the green one my search still continues haha.. but im happy for him still though.

 

[ct_vol]

im quite sad minh has beat me to the green one my search still continues haha.. but im happy for him still though.

At least you two both have healthy gigs... I am still left without. Happy for both of you though...

 

[elegance coral]

:spin1:Stop be so picky:spin2:
He mean they were not fed during quarantine/treatment. Now in DT for sale they are all eating.

Not being picky. Just get confused easy.:lol:

EC,
That is one nice Gigantea you got.

Thank you Sir.

 

[OrionN]

As of yesterday, he still have one healthy Gigantea for sale, very reasonable price I would add.

 

[elegance coral]

Nice gig by the way Elegance.. If those are adult picasso's, what size it the gig??

Thank you.
When the gig is folded up, like in the video, it's probably ~18 to ~20 inches. When it spreads out and lays flat, it's about 24 inches.

 

[emdr888]

Very nice gig EC! I hope my gig gets as healthy as yours.....fingers are crossed...5th day in.

 

[Reef1589]

As of yesterday, he still have one healthy Gigantea for sale, very reasonable price I would add.

ya but ive been on the hunt for a green one ahha i got too many purple's.. im excited to see how this green one does for you though. you know when you'll be getting it?

 

[ILLiDaN]

maybe i did not catch it but what antibiotics are the norm to treating these specimen?

 

[Jerm0007]

How do I find the one left for sale? sorry I am new, where do I look for the gig for sale?

 

[Jerm0007]

Ahh, I cant see it, because I do not yet have access to the buy sell section.

 

[Reef1589]

here's a pic of my other S. Gig i havent really shown off yet in my 150g hosting a Pink Skunk this combo is growing on me.. brother got it for me about 1 1/2 months ago when i away in new york helping with the hurricane restoration... it has colored up really quicky (still has a way to go i know) in the short period we have had it... im assumin it really enjoys sitting under that 400W MH

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[G4546]

My boy came over and shot a short clip of my gig and adult picassos.

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Great looking Gig EC! Coolio video as well :thumbsup: Those are some beautiful picasso clownfish.

 

[emdr888]

Couldn't resist, so got another one

 

[blackwagon]

It's the 3rd day with this nem in my tank. It's going great so far. The tentacles are getting longer each day.