Who says a nem can't be happy enough to split in a nano?

[WaffleWalffle22]

Since he is keeping nems under 24w 50/50, does that mean I could keep one under one 18w Blue Actinic and one 54w 10,000K Daylight?
I'm still debating on weather or not to get one for my 14g. I think it will be risky.

 

[iFisch]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15382844#post15382844 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by WaffleWalffle22
Since he is keeping nems under 24w 50/50, does that mean I could keep one under one 18w Blue Actinic and one 54w 10,000K Daylight?
I'm still debating on weather or not to get one for my 14g. I think it will be risky.

Sure.

Risky? Yeah..



You using the Current Nova fixtures?

 

[WDLV]

A couple things I've noticed:

I Small Tank
A. I would be less concerned about the nutrient load not because of what I see, but because of what I don't see. I don't see massive amounts of pest algaes.
B. What I would be concerned about is the distance the anemone would have to move before finding a powerhead intake or an overflow. It is not an optimal size display for an anemone. There is simply not enough range of territory for a picky animal to choose from.
C. My hat is off to you and all other nano reefers. It is a hobby within a hobby that has it's own challenges.

II Experience
A. I know it's hard to hear sometimes, but try to listen to the advise of the old timers. I didn't say you have to follow it but you might decide to do so once you understand why they said it.
B. If they were out to bash people they would have been banned a long time ago. They're usually out to help even when it doesn't seem like it.

III Lighting
A. There's nothing in this hobby that will be more of a point of contention than lighting and most of what you hear is correct (depending on other factors.)
B. I agree that the lights that come standard with your system are a little on the low side. While you can keep many different kinds of coral in 2W/gallon anemones are a different animal (no pun intended.) In some cases, it might be OK. In this case the animals are trying to tell you something. Seeking the highest point is a natural H. mag trait ; not a natural E. quad trait. Keep in mind that if they are doing something they don't do in the wild, something is not right.
C. Don't forget to change these and all other flourescent bulbs at least once every six months if you are using them for coral growth. If it's a color suppliment, age is irrelavent.
D. Pick a spectrum that YOU like and find animals that feel the same way about that choice.

 

[LatinoHeatCHI]

+1

 

[romsoccer12]

i had my bta in my biocube with the stock 2 36wat PC lighting. it found a nice crevice and it learned to stretch its foot up to get more light. it seems healthy not loosing any color but it doesnt eat much and it doesnt eat fast. i now upgraded to t5's and it just looks a lot better.

 

[iFisch]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15383870#post15383870 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by romsoccer12
i had my bta in my biocube with the stock 2 36wat PC lighting. it found a nice crevice and it learned to stretch its foot up to get more light. it seems healthy not loosing any color but it doesnt eat much and it doesnt eat fast. i now upgraded to t5's and it just looks a lot better.

Any pictures of the new lights?

 

[davocean]

Well put WDLV
I never wake up and come on here thinking, "gee, how can I jack someones day?"LOL
Honestly, I feel bad when I tell someone their plan may be flawed, but I'd feel alot worse and irresponsible if I didn't say anything.
I came on this site years ago thinking I knew it all, and got put in check real fast.
Now I lean on the side of caution, less headaches/deaths.
And keep in mind those that think multiple splittings is a sign of success, more often than not it's a sign of stress/push to survive.

 

[gobygoddess]

Thanks WDLV, I like the way you posted your advice. My tank is also under the close watch of my boyfriend, who has over 20 years in the hobby! We check everything regularly and right now its great. CRASH? If anything starts to take a turns for the worse, my inhabitants have a safe haven in his 240g which has been running for over 8 years. I don't think your bashing, I just need to learn on my own! I am being closely watched so that nothing is done harm. Although I do, do all the cleaning, feeding, and changing on the tank. I have a great teacher. I will keep in touch to let know how its going. Will be removing one nem soon!!!!

 

[deviilsadvocate]

Real nice nems and tank.. 2 is probably 1 too many for a 12g tho.. just my 2 cents...

 

[WDLV]

It is a wise move to seek one successful mentor for your first year or so. Once you know one "right way" to run a reef, you can begin to experiment with other methods.
Best of luck to you.

 

[gobygoddess]

Thanks WDLV. I have been watching him care for his tank for over 2 years now. I have learned a lot from sitting and watching, hours upon hours! He really knows what he is doing so I know he would not allow me to do anything to stupid.
Thanks deviilsadvocate, but like I said, I will remove the splittie, when it is done healing. Would never want 2 in my tank! It is packed full of other corals they could sting.

 

[iFisch]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15393320#post15393320 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by gobygoddess
I will remove the splittie, when it is done healing.

It was done healing hours after the split. Anenome's are known for their quick ability to heal.