want a new nem

[Joe0813]

i want to start looking for a new anemone... my RBTA is doing really well and i want to try either a haddoni, mag, or gig.... which one of those would be the easier one of the three? i know all of them are pretty difficult to keep but i want to give it a try

 

[Joe0813]

also does anyone have any good research reads on these? either threads here or other sites

 

[addictedreefer]

None of the nems you listed are "easy." However, of the three, haddonis are the least delicate.

 

[Joe0813]

i know none of them are easy but i wanted to know the easier of the three. i need to do a lot more reading before i actually pull the trigger though

 

[D-Nak]

I think the best information can be found here at Reef Central, because it's based on experience of people who actually have gigantea, haddoni, and magnifica. I've looked for information on websites, and most are horribly inaccurate, and many contain images that are of mis-IDed anemones.

In terms of threads, just skim through this particular forum (including the stickies) and you'll find a lot of useful information.

With regard to being the easiest, haddoni are the most common and ship farely well, so acclimation can be somewhat easy. IME, the exception are red haddoni, which appear to be horrible shippers (it could be the location in which they are found, transport time, and handling) but I've had two and was unsuccessful in acclimating them (however both were in bad shape when I received them and never responded to treatment -- more on treatment to follow).

Mags and gigs are horrible shippers, so only those people with experience can tell the difference between a healthy one and a sick one. If you choose to purchase a mag or gig, definitely read the sticky that discusses treatment with Cipro. Carefully review the photos people have posted so you can differentiate between the stages of sickness and acclimation.

 

[Joe0813]

thanks a lot for the info.... i think im going to stick with the haddoni and start my reading and research on them. i cant tell the difference from a sick nem or a healthy one so i have a lot to read before i buy one