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FAQs on Long Tentacle Anemone Use in Marine Aquariums 2
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Identifying an Anemone 11/11/05
Hello Bob, thank you very much for replying!!
<Welcome>
My question regards trying to identify an anemone I have. I
am pretty sure it is an LTA, as these are the only ones I can find on
the web that resemble mine. I have attached some photos so
maybe you can tell me if I am correct.
<Is a Macrodactyla doreensis:
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/marine/inverts/cnidaria/anthozoa/anemones.htm.
One of whose common names is the LTA, yes>
Also I am having a rough time placing this little guy. (seems common
with LTA anemones, another reason I'm thinking that's what this is...) he
always seems to end up in live rock "caves" or face down in
the sand. Right now I have him on the substrate with a
clear plastic bowl over him with holes drilled in it, which
gives him just enough room to spread out and move around a little.
Anything else I should do??
<Mmm, best to "nestle" in an opening twixt two or more
rocks...>
I have read that LTA like to be in the substrate, not on the rocks. Am
I correct?
<Yes>
Also, he has no tears to his foot, appears very vigorous and healthy,
and eagerly devours any shrimp or squid I give him 1-2 times a week. I
have had him for about three weeks now.
I have a 30 gallon tank with 25 Lbs. of live rock, ammonia is
0, nitrites 0, nitrates very low, pH of 8.3. I also use Phosguard by
Seachem to control phosphorous/algae, and I supplement with
calcium/magnesium, and add phytoplankton. I have 3 Damsels
(still there from cycling), and a True Percula Clown, which absolutely
loves the anemone. Also I have a Peppermint Shrimp, and some Blue
Legged Hermits for algae control. My only coral so far is a
patch of purple and green Zoanthids that came in on some LR. My
substrate is 1.5 inch deep very finely crushed coral. Any
help you can give me will be greatly appreciated!!
Thank you very much
Eric
<About all we have written re is posted on WWM... please see the
link above
the citation above... Bob Fenner> |
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