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08-14-2006, 04:47 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 335
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Whats the going rate for bubble tip anemones?
Just curious, does anyone know by chance how much these anemones are going for at our LFS? I'm thinking about getting one to go with my clownfish, but I really have no idea on the price range. It will be my first anemone, and I'm always scared to try something new that is pretty expensive (clams for example). Not that I plan for it to die, but I'm always nervous. Thanks.
Chad
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08-14-2006, 04:59 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 176
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I aquired my first one for $50 from a lfs but it had 2 pounds of live rock that came with it. I would say $30 is a great price, $50 for a "show" quality. No more than $60. Just make sure it has at least 3watts/gal and good water quality.
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08-14-2006, 05:01 PM
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Founder-Canton Reef Club
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Woodstock, Georgia
Posts: 1,839
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I think free. They keep splitting. I have one getting big right now if he doesn't divide on his own. I may do it for him. You could have one then.
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08-14-2006, 05:04 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 176
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I'll take one for free!!
by the way clownfish that go with bulb tips are: Barrier Reef, Allards, Two-band, orange fin, Clarks, red saddleback, tomato, Mcullochs(chiller), red and black, oman, australian, three-band,maroon, and ocellaris(unnaturally). Id go with Maroon
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08-14-2006, 05:26 PM
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The Coral Whisperer
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Canton, Georgia
Posts: 236
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Mines split about 8 times already. Babies come all the time. I normally give mine away.
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08-14-2006, 06:09 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 335
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That would be awesome to get a free one if you don't mind giving it away. I actually have a false perc. already. I'm not sure if it will host an anemone, but he likes to host my colony of palys!
Also, are rose BTA's more expensive than others? Is there a better type of anemone that I should be looking for. I just want something colorful to go in a tank by itself with my clownfish and maybe a shrimp or two. If anyone is looking to get rid of one, let me know. I will be more than happy to take it off your hands. Thanks.
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08-14-2006, 07:35 PM
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Founder-Canton Reef Club
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Woodstock, Georgia
Posts: 1,839
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They host in anything. My 2 Clowns in my 90 are hosting in my Frogspawn. My 2 clownfish in my 25 are hosting my Colt coral. The anenome that I have is in my 12 gallon nano and has a Tomato clown in it. The false Perc has nothing in host in in there.So he hides on the outskirts staying away from the Tomato.
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08-14-2006, 07:40 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 335
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Cool...thats good news. I guess he will host it if it's his only option!
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08-14-2006, 10:12 PM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Lawrenceville
Posts: 573
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If someone has one, Ill trade or pay for it. Or if you want to give, Ill just give you something in return.
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08-16-2006, 12:24 AM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Alpharetta GA
Posts: 57
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I have had a long tentacle anemone now for three years that has never split at all and is very large, 8 - 10 inches in diameter. Is there anything I can do to encourage it to split as it's getting almost too big?
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08-16-2006, 09:10 AM
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Simian Thread Tactician
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Woodstock, GA
Posts: 461
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I'd also be interested in a BTA in a few months...  )
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08-16-2006, 12:41 PM
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Reef Geek
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 659
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Originally Posted by why worry
I have had a long tentacle anemone now for three years that has never split at all and is very large, 8 - 10 inches in diameter. Is there anything I can do to encourage it to split as it's getting almost too big?
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If you feel lucky, you can split it yourself with a razor blade. I saw an article on that process a few months ago.
As far as getting it to split on it's own, have you tried feeding it?
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