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12-19-2007, 02:28 PM
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Sir Master Deuter the 3rd
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Palm Coast, Florida
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Anemones Stink!
I have 2 anemones and my condy anemone moved it self and started to kill one of my leathers.  I got rid of him because I figured I can't afford him killing other corals.  Now i'm left with a long tentacle. I think I may give him away too because my percula won't host him, maybe i'll trade him in for a bubble tip or something.
How do you guys keep your anemones without having them move and hurt other corals? 
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12-19-2007, 02:29 PM
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Enjoy it now
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Chattanooga, TN
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they move where they want unfortunately.
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12-19-2007, 02:36 PM
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Just some guy, you know?
Join Date: Sep 2005
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I gave my two away.
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12-19-2007, 02:36 PM
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I may be wrong but I don't think clown fish will host condylactis anemones since clownfish are pacific ocean species and condy's are carribean. |
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12-19-2007, 02:39 PM
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Sir Master Deuter the 3rd
Join Date: Nov 2005
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hng
I may be wrong but I don't think clown fish will host condylactis anemones since clownfish are pacific ocean species and condy's are carribean.
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12-19-2007, 02:43 PM
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Shark
Join Date: May 2006
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wont even buy one. i had one in my 55 FO and it was a pain in the ars
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12-19-2007, 03:10 PM
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The Muddy Mod
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Uxbridge, MA
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I knew about these issues, so I never bought one....
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12-19-2007, 03:12 PM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Fairview Heights, IL
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Since I moved my anemone last night with my tank changes - I'm anxious to get home tonight and see if he stayed where I put him or not!
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12-19-2007, 03:41 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: pa.
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there realy not ment for a captive reef aquarium, they sting and kill to many corals.
to much of a risk.
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12-19-2007, 03:51 PM
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Just some guy, you know?
Join Date: Sep 2005
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hng
I may be wrong but I don't think clown fish will host condylactis anemones since clownfish are pacific ocean species and condy's are carribean.
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I know mine sure wouldn't.
Whiskey
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12-19-2007, 03:55 PM
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Is it gonna rain today?
Join Date: Nov 2003
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Originally Posted by Deuter
How do you guys keep your anemones without having them move and hurt other corals? |
As others have stated, it's really not possible.
I have three BTAs in my 180 gallon tank, and, although they haven't changed their attachment spot in over two years, they still expand and contract and shift position enough that anything within a foot on either side of them is vulnerable. I've pretty much designated my 180 as an anemone tank and don't even try to put coral at risk.
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12-19-2007, 04:39 PM
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Stinky Slimey FEESH
Join Date: Apr 2006
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I have a large BTA but it's in a tank pretty much alone with just some polyps, clowns and a goby. It moves wherever and whenever it wants to move, there's not a lot you can do to stop them from doing this. They sting and kill your corals when they squat on them.....
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12-19-2007, 06:02 PM
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Sir Master Deuter the 3rd
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Palm Coast, Florida
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Anyone want a long tentacle anemone?
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