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mixed community. thanks

no one in spore can help? amazing

http://www.chuisui.com/viewthread.php?tid=478

Hi, i am looking for CR for my aquarium i was wondering anyone can recommend 1 to be. I accept PM or email on feedback too. thanks

anemone that moves around and never settle is a concern

pink bta. btw what lighting u using?

after a while mine will become smaller. i guess yours would like to retire.

bro if u read again there is a mention on lighting been to yellow causing anemones to shrink. And suggest u to change to bluer lights. could it be the cause?

yes carpet anemone.

and green haddon. if anyone knows where i can get a blue or purple haddon pls inform me thanks

pink tip plate coral

some of my favourite pieces.

oh i change my scaping. It is shaped like letter "s" after my name. hahaha every "C" would have an anemone haddon, currently 1 only. it is mix reef. the details of the tank is changed: a) 60"x 30" x 27" + 36"x24"x18" using eheim 1262, 1260, rio20hf, seio 1100, 820, 620 = 20x after headloss. (probably need to get another seio 1500) Tunze are expensive compared seio in Mal. c) arcadia 3 series MH d) aquamedic shorty2 skimmer e) media reactor by Aquaz f) marco calcium reactor (now thinking of better one) 2 saddlebacks 1 maroon 2 dartfish 2 green wrasse 1 lemon damsel 1 falco hawkfish no shrimps as hawkfish will eat them, no tangs or large fish as haddon has ordi whacked foxface and yellow tang. thinking of blue haddon and clarkii.

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Hi, me from KL. looking for haddon (blue or purple) has anyone seen it local scene, which lfs has seen getting it? point me the direction!

brother, plate anemone? heliofungia? if so it would be coral not anemone.

kelmen, go visit www.reefcentral.com on clowns and anemones, there is FAQ on ur problem. Bascially ur anemone is not doing well, but seek the experts comments.

so long the fish together with the lion fish is larger than the lionfish, it would be alright, but bear in mind of the lion fish outgrowing other fish too. Lion fish used to be the fish to cycle tanks, but because damsel were cheaper, it out run the lion fish in cycling tanks. Lion fish is considered hardy, but it has to begin eating dried or frozen food. Lion fish can dun eat for period of time too. Usually upon purchase, the lionfish not eating within the first week is normal. to induce feeding, u can start fw food thereafter switch to frozen and dried fish food.

My BTA

my green haddoni

i believe the hydrometers are usually off. I measured a few using refractometer, some were 0.07 off the scale.

You do research on something, buy no stock in LFS. Few months past, now there are these or similar stocks in LFS. Can you recall what read? nobody can recall 100% on what they read, however after reading u would know generally whether they are difficult or hardy. Sometimes if u have an intention to buy something u probably bring books along with you. So Kelmen, u got ur pocket book you were previously looking for? So, you gonna go home do a homework? Guess these "beauty" will wait for you by the time you come back with the so-called-prepared-knowledge? There are so many options, one of the fastest way is to call frens who are well versed in certain areas, or 1 time I was my fren who was coming to LFS to bring his Bob Fenner book for my reference. Most of the time, I have ordi before setup an aquarium listed the things I wish to get, and would have some background But Yes, more often then not we may buy without research. I believe mostly we the reefers in all at realistically is buying something on temptation (too pretty to miss them out, or just too boring nothing good to stock, and your tank kind of empty.... ), only then we start on the reseach "after" the purchase. Tell me, who ever really do full research b4 they buy any live stocks from LFS? Well, there are like the seahorse that I have research extensively until now I decided against the idea on 2 separate occassions, see www.arofanatics.com and www.myfish.info. Another is mandarin fish, never dare to try it. Now I am researching on lionfish well of course there are times we dun do full or any research, so let he who has not sin cast the first stone

yes glass anemones can be considered a pest but if u dig further u can make these aiptasia worth their keep. They can i believe filter ur aquarium too. try anthony calfo

I am member of S'pore and Mal fish forum, i noticed numberous members attempting to keep anemones which i feel perhaps i can share some experiences. I am in no way an expert in this area, just someone who understands a bit more. To begin with: Intro: Statistical data researched by experts in this field has derived a result that anemones have poor survival rates in capavity, most of which do not surpass 2 years in capavity and a lesser % between 2yrs to 5yrs. There is even fewer data on anemones in capavity > 5yrs. The study was reported by Joyce W. Nobody can place an AGE to anemones; that is an anemone can exist > 100 yrs old. Nobody can be certain. A question posed would be if an anemone (assumed) to be 10yrs old, if it split into 2 (smaller) would be age 0 or 15. Setup: To be specific for anemones: strong lighting (MH), good flow (min 5x flow), substrate (grade 1), no powerheads, beware of overflow compartment. This is an area that is covered in depth by many experienced ppl such as: http://www.freewebs.com/karenssaltwater/ http://www.reefcentral.com (under anemones and clowns there are 2 articles in there) http://www.wetwebmedia.com (another 2 articles by anemone aquarist) as such i would not cover it here. And of course, the most respected document i regard is: A field guide to Clown fish and it host sea anemones. (do a goggle) ID and selection of anemones: refer to the websites given above. I have an advise: that is always research first before purchasing one. Basically know the odds u are against in keeping anemones. Different anemones require different needs. When in the LFS, note if the anemone is not adhering to the glass or substrate dun buy it. if the guts are out, dun get it too. refer to the guides above. Experiences: Carpet anemones prefer sand substrate and sometimes prefer to be adhere to a rock before moving to the sand. (much i have learnt from books, and the websites i have visited. BTA are regarded the easist, i agree. but they have a tendency to move compared to carpets. However, my BTA never moved (current aquarium) compared to my carpet. This requires to understand their needs (lighting and flow) I can conclude and confirm that when an anemone is deprived from light they will move either to towards the light or the area of the greatest flow (powerheads and overflow - Anemones require lighting for zoos and occassional feeding.) So dun blame them, it is ur lack of understanding of them. Target 1st the lighting, then create the flow around them. An anemone moving constantly in an aquarium and does not settle down is on a road to disaster. Quickly understand the individual needs of them before correcting them. Monitor their process and observe. Mixing anemones: This an area of much contrasting views, if u ask www.wetwebmedia.com or the expert forums in RC, the response will be no. Even they are the same type. HOWEVER, they are still numberous ppl that mix anemones, even in RC. However that is not all, ppl also mix soft corals, LPS, SPS and anemones together. I have come to a conclusion is whatever u mix, be prepared to remove anemones or other corals if physical warfare is occuring. However, pls note chemcial warfare can occur without any of the corals and anemones phyiscally touching each other. So if u not prepared, then go biotype. An anemone species tank with no other corals or invertebrates. I suggest 2.5ft cube with 250watts MH. Conclusion Like any other fish or corals, with proper research and understanding u would increase your chances of enjoying your hobby. At the end of the day, remember to share like what Bob Fenner said Suggested books 1) Clownfish by Joyce W 2) Reef Aquarium I by Julian Spring 3) Sea clowns and their host anemones by John Tullock 4) Natural Aquariums by John Tullock