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Condy losing tentacles... Premnas, Algicide... – 10/13/08
Dear Bob,
I have had a Condy Anemone for about a year and a half now.
The disk portion without the tentacles measures about 8 inches across
when he is fully opened up,
<Wow! Neat>
and has always done very
well in the tank. I also have a 4 inch Gold Stripe Maroon that has
always hosted in the Condy
<Mmm, sort of like me wrestling with Hulk
Hogan... mis-matched... A Premnas is too much for this species>
as
well as a Coral Beauty, Pajama Cardinal, Bubble Coral, Leather Coral,
some Button polyps and a few Hermits and snails. The tank is 40 gal. ( I
know, a little cramped) Nitrates- 0
NItrItes-0
Alkalinity- 300 ppm
Ph- 8.0
Specific gravity- 1.026
Temp. - 80 deg.
These have
been the residents for more than a year with no trouble and the tests
always read the same, very stable. Here's the problem. For the last week
the Condy has been losing tentacles from one side, they just shrivel and
fall off from the base. He also has his whole body stuck to the rock,
not just his foot. He still looks healthy and eats Mysis shrimp, but I
don't think this is normal. What's going on?
<In a word? Stress>
The tank had a red slime algae problem that I treated twice in a row,
<Mmm, one source... how treated? Chemically? See WWM re... dangerous,
toxic direct and indirectly>
and there is still some that grew back,
this is the only abnormality for the tank.
<Not... abnormal... au
contraire>
Could the Condy be splitting?
<Mmm, not likely, no>
It just looks like the tentacles are going to grow back there's no sores
or anything and we use the protein skimmer aggressively. Is his life
span up? Please advise me! Thanks in advance.
Amanda
<"You gotta
get/and keep them separated... this Condylactis needs to be in another
system... sans the Clown and Algicide. Bob Fenner>
Re: Condy losing tentacles 10/13/08
I usually treat the red
slime with ChemiClean red algae remover, but it doesn't seem to be
working this time, as the red stuff is back for round 3.
>Mmmm,
nothing has ever really worked to wipe out these Monerans... and as
previously alluded, the process and cascade events after... often kill
off a good deal else<
Good news regarding the Condy. I woke up this
morning to check my inbox for your response ( Thank you by the way ) and
he had detached his body from the rock and turned to face the front, a
bit more normal of a position, and I can see the lost tentacles growing
back! Some already half an inch long with purple tips and all! As for
the Maroon Clown /Condy relationship, they have been together for the
entire year and a half with no trouble.
>Mmm, more than you know
perhaps<
The Condy actually doubled in size when we got Bandit, our
Maroon Clown and he decided that was his Anemone. He doesn't get inside,
he just hangs out under the long tentacles and nuzzles the sides, but is
VERY protective, and is good at feeding the Condy as well. Do you still
think it is harmful for the Condy?
<... please read on WWM re...>
I think Bandit would just die without him! And any tips on naturally
removing the red slime would be great.
<... see WWM re BGA>
Thanks again!
Amanda
<Welcome "loving one". BobF>
Pink tipped anemone, beh. 8/3/08
I have a
Condylactis passiflora. Recently it has begun growing extra pink tips
along the top inch or two of each tentacle. Is this normal?
<Mmm, can
be... have seen this on a few occasions>
I've had the anemone for
about a year ...growing like crazy. Shares 45G with Niger Trigger,
Blueheaded Wrasse, and a Blue Damsel.
<Yikes... these fishes need
much more room than this...>
Thx for any assistance you might offer.
Deb
<Do be dreaming, saving for that larger system. Bob Fenner>
Condy Disappearance/Health/Systems 2/11/08
Hello Crew,
<Hello Spencer>
I recently added a Purple Condy to my tank. It's
been about a month now and just a few days ago I woke up to find
that my clownfish was completely gone. Not a sign of him in the
tank. He was showing no sign of being sick, and was going about the
day with normal behavior. The only conclusion I could come up with
was maybe he was stung and then eaten by the Condy. Now three days
after the disappearance of the clownfish, the Condy seems to have
disappeared as well. The is a little brown silky looking substance
in my filter.
<May be the remains of the Condy.>
The tank is
10g with a hood,
<Not good, tank too small for keeping such
animals and this anemone also requires
strong light of the proper
Kelvin temperature to survive.>
and was shared with some hermit
crabs, a small Blood Shrimp, two Mithrax Crabs, and the clown which
is now gone as well.
<Are you saying all the other inverts are
gone as well?>
So I guess my question is, what might have
happened to either of them? I did just recently within the last few
days do a 20 percent water change. The water I put in was a little
cooler then the water that was in there but the thermometer read 75
after, so a very negligible change in temperature.
This morning
I did another 15 percent water change just in case the Condy did
actually die, so I could get some of the ammonia out of the tank
before I could test the water. The Condy's normal behavior was to
deflate once a day and then inflate back up, last night it was
deflated and then gone today. Thank you so much, I hope that you
guys can help with my enigmatic aquarium.
<I'm thinking it got
sucked into the filter and died. On the other hand, it may have
attached itself to the underside of a rock out of view. Would not
put anemones in such a small system in the future, will not live,
difficult to keep alive long term to begin with. James (Salty Dog)>
Spencer Hall
Re: Condy Disappearance/Health/Systems 2/12/08
Thanks for
your input.
<You're welcome.>
All the other inverts are still
alive and kicking. It's just the two that are missing, the Condy and
the clown.
Would there be any remains that I could see besides
the brown silky residue?
<Could be.>
Could the consumption of
the clownfish have something to do with the Condy's death?
<Unlikely.>
Last night I did notice he a few of his tentacles
were in the intake for the filter but the flow of the water is very
minimal, and it just sucks into a chamber that has a charcoal filter
in it, so there is no spinning motor or anything like that. I have
noticed an unusual amount of protein on the top of the water since
the clown died.
<I would remove these tentacles from the
tank/filter, can/will cause ammonia levels to skyrocket and a very
good chance of killing other inhabitants. The surface scum is more
from the anemone than anything else. I recommend at least a 50%
water change and, placing paper towels on the surface of the water
and discarding will help much in removing this scum.>
Thanks
<You're welcome. James (Salty Dog)>
Spencer Hall |
Condy Question! Beh., hlth. 01/18/2008
Hello there!
Kari here..
<<Hi Kari, Andrew here>>
I have a (Hopefully) simple
question... I have a fairly large Condylactis that I've had for about 6
months now in a tank with: 1 Clarkii Clownfish, 1 Yellow tail Damsel, 1
Lemon Damsel, 1 Stars and Stripes puffer
>Mis-placed here. RMF<
all living in a 55 gallon tank. I got the tank in November as an early
Christmas present and it was already pre-set up with the damsels (yes
yes.. I know.. woo damsels..) Well yesterday I did a 20 percent tank
change with 1.021 saltwater. I added the 10 gallons in slowly, 5 in the
morning and 5 at night. As I am finishing up on my last of the 5
gallons, I realize that my Condy is more or less just floating on the
sand bed. That is Very unlike him, he has a favorite rock and never
leaves that rock. Well my water kind of sent him for a ride, so with
clean hands I scoop him up and place him on top of his rock. Well what
worried me about this was when he moved, I noticed two 1/2inch pieces of
his tentacles were shriveled up on the sandbed where he once was. I
noticed instantly where the pieces use to be on the Condy because it
looked like they had been twisted off and left that little twisted part
on his tentacle. I know that when a Condylactis is dying, they will
start to fall apart and poison your tank...I checked on him this morning
and he was still exactly where I left him, seeming happy as can be. What
could have caused this bit of tentacles to fall off?
<<Anemone's are
very very sensitive to water parameter changes and swings, was the water
change water different to tank? Showing levels of ammonia or nitrate in
the water? If the nem seems happy where it is, leave it alone, ensure
that it receives food, either via the clown or by manually feeding it
yourself>>
Now the Clarkii does host in him, but that little guy (or
gal) loves that anemone to let anything near it, I've never seen him
bite at the anemone either. Please help! Thank you so much for your
time! Kari
<<Thanks for the questions, A Nixon>>
Condylactis Expelling Waste – 09/30/07
Hi, I've had a Haitian
Condylactis for a few months now in my 55 gal reef tank. He seems to be
doing well and is quite large. My water parameters are good (0 ammonia,
0 nitrite, & nitrates 10 or less.
<Nitrates need to be zero.>
I
perform a 20% water change ever 2 weeks. My problem is this. My Condy
frequently (every couple of days) will shrivel up and excrete brown
filamentous mucus out of his oral cavity. During this process he looks
awful, but as soon as he's done he looks bigger and more beautiful than
before. I only worry about this excretion because of the color.
<Your
anemone is expelling waste. How often are you feeding it?>
He is
perched near the top of the tank on a piece of live rock and has stayed
there since his introduction to the tank.
<Good!>
The tank is
supplied with two 250 watt 20K MH lights, three MaxiJet 900 powerheads
(intakes covered) , and an in sump G1 protein skimmer. Thank you for any
suggestions you can give to help me supply my Condy with an environment
more to his liking.
<You’re welcome! Brenda>
Yoli
Cheers everyone. Discolored Condy incident 8/28/07
Cheers Crew,
First I would like to thank all of you for doing us such
a great service and for all your generous help. I could not find an
answer for my question in the FAQ's, although it very well may be in
there somewhere. I have a 25 gallon with an eclipse hood, which has
recently been gutted as I have plumbed the tank with a custom overflow
and a 10 gallon refugium/ sump with a hang on skimmer on the sump
portion. I have retro-fitted the hood with two 65 watt P.C.s. One is
10'000k the other is a 50/50. Actually I guess the only thing original
about the eclipse hood is the outside appearance.
Livestock includes
10 -15 assorted mushrooms, a branching frogspawn (two stalks), one small
leather finger coral (3-4 inch frag), countless sponges and tiny brittle
stars, two small scallops, one Condylactis (6-8 inch spread), two small
Ocellaris clowns, five or six small hermits, and 15- 20 various snails,
and one coral banded shrimp. There is also a small (6-7 inch) snowflake
moray
<Needs to be removed...>
but he will be moving soon as he is
growing rapidly.
Now that you have an idea of the set-up here's my
question. Just before I installed the refugium/sump I had a massive
algae bloom, you know one of those were everything turns green with in
about 48 hours. Since the filtration change over (and a little elbow
grease) everything has cleaned up nicely except the Condy. I realize
that some Condys have brown, yellow , or even green tinting to them, but
this specimen has always been the most vivid bright white with purple
tips. I think that the algae actually grew all over the tentacles, but
not on the base or oral disk. If that is even possible, and if so is
there anyway to clean it?
<Time going by, good care...>
None of
my cleaner grew ever go near it. Any help, advise, or words of wisdom
would be greatly appreciated.
Ever searching underwater paradise,
Matt
<Patience my friend... the truth will indeed out. Bob Fenner>
Condy Question 10/22
I bought my first anemone today and after
about 2 hours of acc. I put it in my new 40 gal tank. He automatically
insisted to flow to the bottom after I placed him on a rock (my tank is
very deep).
<Not uncommon, very delicate fickle
creatures.>
I came back a few hours later and he looked almost dead!
<They tend to 'deflate' when under stress.>
I placed him on my
highest rock and came back a few hours later. He looked back to his
usual health again. But I don't understand why he got that way and I'm
worried about loosing him all together.
<Anemones tend
to do this from time to time. However anemones are also difficult to
keep, have very high requirements. Please do your homework re on
WWM. You do not have enough lighting on this tank to fully support one
and they are many other requirements for a healthy anemone also.>
Is
it because I only have a 130 wt compact light? Thank you for your help.
<No problem, good luck. Jen S.>
Anemones/Reproduction ... health 8/14/06
Love the
website!!!
<Thank you.>
Sending a pic of a common anemone I
purchased several of months ago.
It decided to move into the
fast current in my 70 gal tank and in a couple of days the base
started stretching to the point of breaking. I turned off the pump
fearing I would rip the little guy in half. A day later I have what
you see in the picture - a base still attached to the rock and the
top seems to be doing quite well (albeit no base).
Tell me the
good news - that I just witnessed fission (reproduction) on this
anemone or ???
Thanks in advance and keep up the great work on
the website!
<Steve, the pic is lacking detail to really answer
this. Based on what I see, I'd say it is not reproducing, but more
of a health problem. James (Salty Dog)>
Sincerely,
Steve
Schollmeier |
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Condylactis Anemone/Behavior - 06/30/06
Hello Crew.
<Hello James>
I ask this question in a somewhat rhetorical manner as
I think I am going to answer it in my description so here goes: I placed
it high on the rock and this a 24g nano-cube with about 80watts of PC
lighting.
<The Condy requires strong light to survive. The 80 watts
you are providing isn't going to do the job.>
My friend decided to
go walking and eventually has taken residence under a rock. I suspect my
cleaner shrimp is the culprit here as the little
bugger burgles him
when feeding though I try to keep the cleaner occupied by hand feeding
him.
<Condys do move around.>
Water is sg; 1.024, 0 nitrites
maybe 5 nitrates, pH 8.1. Wouldn't this guy prefer to be higher in the
tank?
<Condys prefer burrowing in sand or into a rock crevice,
preferably on the ground floor.>
If I were to remove the cleaner
shrimp should I expect to see the anemone attempt to find a new spot?
<Not necessarily.>
It seems most marine life can recognize the
addition and also absence of tank-mates and foods so therefore it would
seem plausible that this animal would realize the loss.
<Unlikely. Food loss isn't a major concern as the anemone will
produce much of its food through photosynthesis and is why strong
lighting is required for the Condy.>
Just some thoughts I have been
pondering. I also felt that the location it chose was odd as there are
better spots with more appropriate flow and light.
<They will move
where they feel comfortable. Keep in mind, anemones do not do well in
small tanks. Water quality/parameters can change too fast.>
Hey,
what do I know... I have no tentacles man! ; )
<Sure you do, you
have two stalks with five tentacles on each one:)>
Sincerely,
James Zimmer New tank and anemones 01-06-06
Bob,
<Travis here with you today.>
Hello, I am having some problems with
my aquarium.
<You came to the right place.>
First I
have a 29 gallon Eclipse tank with a bio wheel. I have two pink tip
Condys, two damselfish, and an algae blenny. I
also have a handful
of snails and red legged hermit crabs. My problems are that on the front
of my tank on the glass I
have a green and purple algae that I can't
get rid of because it is almost glued on and I can't get it off and I
was wondering what this is.
<Sounds like coralline
algae. This is a desirable algae, but will need to be removed from the
glass with a razor blade.>
Also my Condys have a brownish tint to
the tentacles that is unattractive and I was
wondering how to
improve their color. If you can help me cure these problems that would
be great.
<You could possibly change their coloration with a change
in bulb spectrum as some beneficial algae is supported by different
spectrums of light. Since this is natural beneficial algae, odds are you
are either going to have to live with the tint or remove the anemones.
Travis>
Parker Aldredge Florida species giant pink tip anemone
and Green Wolf Eel 12/28/05
Just a quick question, I
have had a giant pink tip anemone for about a year now it is thriving
very well. I have two questions, is it rare that this
species
would actually bond with a greenish wolf eel,
<Not unheard of...
this pseudochromid is very interesting in its behavior>
my eel has
become non-sensitive to its stings and actually lays in it, next to it
and will even go as far as steal food right out of its mouth!
<Interesting>
My second question, do these anemones have eyes,
because I have been feeding shrimp to everyone recently including the
anemone and the other day I walked
up to the tank to feed and
before even opening the lid the anemone rotated quite rapidly to face
me---a bit creepy, bad enough having a greenish wolf eel
that begs
for food all day but now is it possible the anemone can see me outside
the tank?
<I don't think so... most anemones do have something of a
general light sense, but not long-distance, nor quick in their
generalized motions... like our government>
Thanks for your help,
Jeannine
<Thank you for writing, sharing. Bob Fenner>
Condylactis On The Prowl - 12/15/05
Hi......long time no
talk.....
<<Howdy>>
Tank is doing pretty well...why you haven't
heard from me.....all are fine and I have some long time inhabitants
including a Condylactis anemone who has been with us for about 6
years.....
<<An exceptional accomplishment indeed...let's hope all
goes well for 6 more...>>
OK ....maybe 5 but anyway since the
beginning when he was sent to me who had no idea what to do with
him......Had to learn fast....
He has been happy but of late decided
to hang out on the rim near the glass top of the tank.....
<<Mmm,
maybe not so "happy" now.>>
I really want him back on the live
rock...I have a gut feeling that this is best for him.....
<<Better
than the top of the tank, yes. I have found they often enjoy a
soft/sandy substrate as well.>>
Can I help him to move? Can I grab
him in any way with out hurting him?......
Any input would be
helpful.....
Thanks.......
<<Relocating an anemone is always
risky, any damage to the foot can be lethal. Your best bet is if this
critter is completely on the glass and you can gently pry the foot loose
with the edge of your thumbnail...else you might be better off waiting
for it to move on its own. You also need to find out why it is on the
move. Possible changes in water quality?...lighting?...water
flow? Regards, EricR>>
Marine tank questions, ich and
anemone behavior 8/9/05
Hello,
this is my first attempt at
using a site such as yours, you do have lots of information. I have
three questions:
1. Has anyone ever reported having ick breakout
after feeding brineshimp (frozen) mostly, I've had problems in both
African and marine tanks now.
<Yes... there are intermediate,
resting stages of ich that have been found, photographed in with brine
shrimp... dried, freeze-dried, live and frozen... One of the reasons I,
others suggest rinsing in freshwater for a few minutes before feeding.>
2. Is it possible for inverts. to harbor ick and other nasty creatures,
even after the fish are cured can the inverts. re-infect the fish.
<Not likely, but possible... as the intermediate stages can wait... the
rationale for separating these life forms during quarantine,
treatment...>
3. Has anyone experienced an Atlantic anemone coughing
up a white ball with what looks like eggs in it, after about 24hrs the
ball breaks up and no sign of it can
be found. what was it????
<Yes. Likely a reproductive event>
Thanks for any help with these
questions Suggestion: convert your articles into PDF so they can be
downloaded for easy reference.
<Good idea. Bob Fenner>
Condy anemone is tipped over
Hello
I have a Condy anemone I
just purchase, it is doing well, and eating and such, but it is tipped
over to one side. I touched the bottom of its "foot" that isn't touching
the rock and I noticed it isn't sticky. Is it possible that part of its
"foot" lost its stickiness. Or is this just a normal thing they like to
do?
<Not normal... not healthy. Please read here:
http://wetwebmedia.com/marine/inverts/index.htm. Scroll down
to the Anemone section... re anemones period, their systems, health...
and particularly the Related FAQs on Condylactis in particular. Bob
Fenner> Re: my Condy anemone is tipped over - Stop Resending!
Hello, I guess my anemone lost all its stickiness, b/c when I woke I
found it stuck in my powerhead. It was not a very good sight. Do you
recommend bubble tip anemones? I have heard you say that they are hardy.
If so does it matter what kind? Or are all bubble tips good?
<Uhh,
reading is even better... please stop writing... and read... what you
ask is posted over and over on WWM. Bob Fenner> Tipped Over Condy Anemone - 04/25/05
Hello,
<Greetings>
your site is great, I spend all my free time reading on it. Anyway, I
got a Condy anemone the other day, and it was doing fine, it moved off
the rock it came with and found a piece of live rock to perch on. At
first it was at the top, then it was sort of on the side so it would
stick out to the side instead of straight up.
< Not uncommon when
introduced to new surrounds/lighting/flow >
Then this morning I
found it all shriveled up with some orange stuff coming out of its
mouth.
< This in itself is not indicative of a problem. The "mouth"
also serves as the anus...likely
the anemone was performing a
water-change and expelling waste. >
It looked pretty much dead, but
when I got home today I noticed the orange stuff was gone and it looked
big again. It looks perfectly healthy, but the only problem is that it
is laying on its side on the sand not attached to anything. My clown is
still in it, not really minding the new location, but it worries me why
it isn't stuck to anything. I have plenty of lighting and my nitrate is
at zero. I am sorry if an issue like this has been brought up before,
but please try to explain to me why it is just laying on its side.
< If the anemone is not damaged/injured, it may just be looking for a
more desirable location. I have seen these anemones sink their feet
in to the sand rather than attach to rock. Also, please be aware these
are not hardy/easy anemones to keep, just (unfortunately) cheap and
rather easy to come by. >
Also can you tell me if any kinds of
hermit crabs prey on Condys? I heard that red legged ones are their
natural prey.
< I have not heard/read this, but do consider the
crabs to be opportunistic and likely to prey on
anything, especially
if on a decline. Regards, Eric R. > Tipped Over
Condy Anemone - Revisited - 04/25/05
Thank you for this
information. If you would like to see a picture of it now: go here: _http://pokemon706.com/sick.jpg_
(http://pokemon706.com/sick.jpg)
< Doesn't look promising my friend >
I was telling you
that it was clearing up, but now more is coming out, and that picture is
starting to look good compared to what it looks like now.
< Not
looking good, likely this animal will not survive. >
Could it be doing this because I fed it too much? (I put in a cube of
frozen food and my clown just carried it to the Condy for him to munch
on) I have
learned my lesson to put smaller pieces in
my tank.
< Indeed, feed diced, meaty food
stuffs. THAWED Mysis shrimp/plankton. >
Also how do you recommend
feeding them brine shrimp?
< I don't. Mostly water, very little to
no nutritional value. >
When I let the cube thaw in
some water it just breaks apart.
Should I use a syringe
and inject it near it, just like you would use the project "MicroVert"?
< Yes, use a syringe (Turkey baster) to "gently" release food to the
anemone, although this one looks to be beyond that. >
Also today I
did a water change, I hope it helps it. Also, you said these aren't the
easiest to take care of. Should I try a bubble tip anemone instead?
My LFS always has the green ones in. They seems to look very healthy.
< I wouldn't, I don't usually recommend anyone acquire an anemone. None
are "easy" to keep in my opinion, and should only be attempted by the
most experienced of hobbyists.
Regards, Eric R. > Tipped
Over Anemone III - 04/26/05
Hello it's me one more time.
< Hello again! >
This morning when I woke up, the Condy was done
excreting that orange stuff. It is actually looking up. This morning
he is
semi-inflated and his foot looks like its regaining its
shape. So maybe with proper water quality (and the help from my clown)
things could turn around?
< All good to hear, hopefully you will
prove me wrong and be able to save this animal <G>. Do have a read
starting here to glean more info <<
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/condylactis.htm >>. Also try doing a
Google search re captive care/husbandry for this animal. Good luck, and
do let us know how things go. Eric R. > Tipped Over Condy Anemone
IV - 04/26/05
Me again, anyway, I got home from school today and
I noticed that he is deflated. He still looks alive though, and it seems
that his foot is stuck to the glass a little bit today. Maybe things
are starting to look up.
< We can hope. >
But maybe not. My mom
also said that during the day his foot got really big. I don't know
what that means.
< Possibly a manifestation of some physical injury.
>
For a 10 dollar thing this thing sure is a lot of trouble. *looks
at bubble tip anemone through store window* *drools*
< Wrong
attitude my friend! You obviously have some concern or we wouldn't be
having this conversation, but do reconsider how you view the life under
your care. >
Also I have heard that anemones must have iodine in
their water. What is the purpose of this?
< All living creatures
require iodine to live. Some aquarists will dose iodine due to its
rapid depletion from skimming/uptake by the animals, but dosing iodine
can also be easily overdone. Best to replenish nutrients/trace elements
through frequent partial water changes, many benefits to this. >
Thanks as always.
< Welcome as always, Eric R. > Tipped Over
Condy Anemone - It's Alive! <evil laughs>) - 04/27/05
Hello,
right now it is fully inflated, and it is stuck to the side of the glass
(may be moving now) But best of all its pointing upward, its not on its
side or anything.
< All good signs. >
It seems to have responded
to when I gave it some micro-vert.
< Not likely. Micro-Vert is
geared towards FINE FILTER FEEDERS, not appropriate for this
animal. You need to feed fine meaty foods as discussed previously. >
I am so happy and wish to share you with a before and after photo... But
it is night time and I don't want to disturb it. (Plus its much better
during the day.) Anyway does this make me an expert now? You said only
experts can take care of them).
< Not what I said, but close enough
for the sake of argument. Are you an expert?...hardly my friend. But
if you're serious about learning to take care of this animal, and are
willing to dedicate the time to research and study, you could become
"expert". Regards, Eric R. (who doesn't consider himself an expert
after more than 30 years of keeping wet pets) >
Condylactis anemone
<Hi Jerry!>
Thanks, he just moved under
the rock. Today he was at the highest point of the rock, I think he
likes it in my tank I'm gonna feed him today. I feed him every other day
frozen silversides (man those stink). I wish they came live. Is silver
sides natural Condy prey? Thanks JM
<In the wild they would likely
take whatever small prey they could sting and catch. Don't forget to
feed a variety of raw marine meats. Good to include shrimp, clam,
mussel, etc. Small bits, no bigger than 1/4". Anemone does not live by
silversides alone!. Craig> Condylactis anemone
<Hi
Jerry>
Ok, 2 hours after I wrote this email he moved for the first
time out of his spot. He moved under a rock. Weird, he can't get any
light under there. I think I may have too much light. The tank is longer
than it is deep, it's 13 inches deep. I don't know, what do you think?
<Not to worry, these anemones are known for moving around aquariums
quite a bit. That's part of the deal.
You can read about your anemone
at WetWebMedia.com. Type "Condylactis Anemone" in the google search
engine.
They do stuff like this, let him work it out. Craig>
Haitian anemone
I purchased a Haitian anemone (This is what the
store called it although I don't seem to find much info on the internet
using that in a search engine)
a few weeks ago.
<Take a look on
our site (WetWebMedia.com) under "Caribbean Anemones" or use the Google
search engine there... do you see this Condylactis?>
My water levels
all test out fine and everything else seems fine. Yesterday I watched
him completely shrivel down to nothing and
disappear into a barnacle.
Latter he came back out and seemed fine but again today he has shriveled
back up. Up until this point he has never done this.
Is this normal?
<To some extent yes... this species does shrivel up and recover in the
wild>
I am pretty worried about him. He seems to eat well. The pet
store told me to feed him every day but reading on your site about the
other
kinds of anemones I have only been feeding him once a week.
<Less often would be better>
Is there another name for him that I
could look up to get some information about how to care for him?
<Likely Condylactis passiflora. Bob Fenner>
Thanks Condylactis
Changing Colors
Hi Bob
I recently added a Condylactis anemone
to my 25 gal reef. I run a Lee protein skimmer and a Fluval canister
with hex, live rock and foam media.
Livestock includes 3 yellow tail
damsels, 2 false Percula, 1 cleaner wrasse, 1 scooter blenny, 2
camelback shrimp, 5 hermit crabs (blue & red leg), 1
pink sea
cucumber, 20 lbs of base & live rock, feather Caulerpa, 1 small leather
coral, green star corals (very nice & healthy), yellow polyps
(somebody is eating these) & hairy mushroom corals. I currently have 3
18 in fluorescent bulbs (Zoomed 50/50, Zoomed 10K & Hagen marine). The
reef has
been in operation for about 8 months with really good
success. After I built a new hood to accommodate more lights, I started
seeing significant
coralline and Caulerpa algae growth. I do 20%
water changes each 3 to 4 weeks.
<Okay>
After about 3 weeks the
anemones color has gone from bright white to a brownish color on the
tentacles. Otherwise he seems fine with good extension
and appetite.
He usually eats scraps of the thawed brine shrimp I feed the fish and I
occasionally feed him a cube of thawed Krill. He moved once from
the
crushed coral substrate to a rock near/under an overhang. Is something
wrong with him or is he adapting his color to bend in with a darker
background?
<Not so much to blend... but to get out of the light...
Different algae are being favored that live inside the tissues of the
anemone and it is their numbers that you are seeing as the coloring
here. Not to worry... if all else is going well in this chock-full
system, your Anemone will adjust. Bob Fenner> Anemone Waste -
8/12/03
Hello, <Hi Ryan>
I have a 180 Gallon Reef/Fish with 5
anemones. <Wow. That's a lot of anemones!> The reef is fine. <Very good>
The two long arm (Condy?) pukes a long brown Cyanobacteria looking
substance, everyday about 5:00 P.M. <A few things could be happening
here. Likely excrement (food byproduct and the like), a reproductive
event, or releasing some zooxanthellae (if applicable)>
Can you
explain this, every now and then they shrivel up and then shake it off
and are their normal selves then. What the.....Sincerely,
Ryan
<From what I have read, seems to be somewhat a normal
occurrence. Check out the links as I find these very helpful and
chocked full of information:
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/marine/inverts/cnidaria/anthozoa/anemones.htm
-Paul> Condy Anemone
I purchased a Condy about one
week ago and it's my first anemone. I have noticed that when I wake up
and turn the aquarium lights on, the anemone has shrunk, is completely
purple and doesn't look to healthy. After the lights have been on for a
few hours, the anemone is back to its white with magna tips coloring and
looks strong. I was wondering if the light I have is the cause of the
morning appearance. The lights I use are two Zoo Med 50/50 lights (Reef
Sun). Can you please advise if this is normal for the anemone after
being in the dark or is my lighting the problem. Thank you. Ian
<no
,Ian this is normal the longer you have the anemone the more it will
stay open. thanks MikeH.> My Little Condy
>I
purchased a Condy about one week ago and it's my first anemone. I have
noticed that when I wake up and turn the aquarium lights on, the anemone
has shrunk, is completely purple and doesn't look to healthy. After the
lights have been on for a few hours, the anemone is back to its white
with magna tips coloring and looks strong. I was wondering if the light
I have is the cause of the morning appearance.
>>No, it's the cycle
of light at issue here. You just can't get around these animals being
diurnal.
>The lights I use are two Zoo Med 50/50 lights (Reef Sun).
Can you please advise if this is normal for the anemone after being in
the dark or is my lighting the problem. Thank you. Ian
>>It's
normal, mate, no worries. Marina Research please!
Dear
WWM crew,
I have a Condy anemone, but the problem is why the anemone
doesn't like my light, it is power Glo. Livestock: Ricordea,
2condies, tank is 10gal.<It could be any number of things from
insufficient light to bad water quality, please give our web site a look
through and you should be able to find all the info you need. Our site
is: www.wetwebmedia.com. Cody>
Thanks Jason
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