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question/s regarding 330g acrylic; stkg., filtr., H.
magnifica 9/25/11 Sebae/Ritteri Anemone Systems 6/6/06 Hello to all, <Hello Chris> I was wondering what are your thoughts on my ability to keep a Ritteri with my proper set-up. <A difficult anemone to keep for any length of time.> I have a 55 gallon aquarium that is only 15" deep, <Do better in larger tanks.> I have (2) 175 watt Metal Halide and plenty of actinics. I planned on placing the anemone on the top of my largest rock in the aquarium which is about 7" from the surface. My water quality is near perfect and I have excellent water flow (wave maker, sump return pump, etc..). <Wavemakers are a plus.> Or do you think that I maybe over killing my aquarium with so much light (although it never bothered my carpet anemone before in the aquarium)? <Lighting is fine.> I recently moved and don't have any livestock in it right now, but a saddleback clown, and wanted to start it up again with a Ritteri. <Chris, do read here and related articles above. http://www.wetwebmedia.com/marine/inverts/cnidaria/anthozoa/anemones.htm Thanks, <You're welcome. James (Salty Dog)> Chris Ritteri do I have it in me? 6/3/06 Good Afternoon, .....excellent site, you guys ( girls included, no offense) rule. I have a 50 gal aquarium that I have ran for many years as an exclusive anemone tank (no other creature but anemones.. not even clowns), and I just moved and I am starting it up again. I have kept just about every type of anemone (Bubble, Sebae, LTA, Carpet...for only a month though, quarantine situation for a friend), but the one that I have never kept was a Ritteri (the one that I always wanted to). I have a ton of experience with all types of anemones with everything that could go wrong to everything that goes perfectly. So I am not questioning my abilities or knowledge, just my lighting. I have (2) 175w MH....1 6500k and the other I think is a 10k or 12k, and (2) 65w actinics. I have learned through the years (and this lesson was costly) that if you have doubt, it best not to try, so I am asking the experts (yes you). And I know that even after my tank cycles again it will be at least 6 months before I can put one in. If you don't think I have the lighting for a Ritteri, what about a carpet long for the term? Thanks, Michael <<Michael: Many experts consider the Ritteri not only difficult to keep; but, due to their lifespans/infrequent reproduction they should not even be pulled out of the ocean. It would be a shame to get one and then lose it. Some people also think that clownfish are good for the well being of the anemones. As for me, I have RTBA, GTBA, LTA and a Condy under 400W MH lighting. I also have a RTBA, Condy and Green Carpet under VHO lighting. I feed the anemones every few days and they seem to be doing well. All the anemones came with tanks I bought. If it were me, I would stick with a clone of a RTBA or GTBA. That way, you're not experimenting on a critter that just got pulled out of the ocean. Best of luck, Roy>> NMA, book recommendations, anemone loss Hello Anthony and
Bob, << Sorry, you get Adam today >> Just wanted to let you
know I received a copy of your book Reef Invertebrates and what a great
book it is with a wealth of information. << I agree, money well
spent. >> Please keep up the great work and look forward to more
books from you folks. Is there any other books that you would
recommend? << Yep, Conscientious Marine Aquarist (by Bob) and
Natural Reef Aquariums (by Tullock) and for corals get Corals (by
Sprung) and boy oh boy I love books and could keep rambling on.
>> Also on your advice I have gone to a below tank sump refugium
and out with the trickle filter. I am finding my Tank is more stable.
Thanks is all I can say. << I would have given the same advice,
so I'm glad it worked. >> On a side not I have bought a
Heteractis magnifica (Ritteri Anemone) without a lot of
consideration and ended up losing it due to my own ignorance, it was a
hard lesson learned and its not the money but needless loss of life
that I am unhappy about. when it was on it way out though
and from what I heard and read this is unheard of but it
spawned, and not just sperm but thousands of tiny green eggs. well a
month has passed and I have what appears to be a small anemone growing
now, I can not be certain that it is a magnifica as of yet but it is
not a polyp , it is small whitish with green tips tentacles, as it
grows I will keep you updated on what it is for sure, just an
interesting tid bit I thought I would share. << Sounds great.
>> on closing I would like to say to people looking to buy a
Heteractis magnifica that they really research every thing and make
sure they have the most ideal tank conditions they can or even better
choose another species altogether. << Good Advice >> Thanks
Drew Canada Ps. The book I received was autographed, and Yes I have
liked my inverts today. << Adam
Blundell >> |
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