Carpet Anemone Lovin, show off your Carpets!!!
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Taylor T, I always have enjoyed seeing your tanks...wish I had access to some additional Gigs. I am originally from Roselle, IL and head back there a few times a year to see family. Any places to check out in the area that are a must? Any have Gigs available most times?
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This thread is really helpful. I was looking to purchase a haddoni for the lightning clowns I'm getting, but now maybe I won't! I'm really in love with carpet anemones.
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That is stunning, I want one for sure.The blue carpet I got in for a friend a while back, the basket is 12" so this was over 16" across. Loved it.
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Just also keep in mind that if you react to their stings, it'll be a really gnarly one; I have a scar, now.
Gorgeous animals, and if you don't have your arms in there very much, you'll be fine.
...just, ya know, feed them.
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That's what it's here for!!! glad we could help! If you want one of these animals just make sure you take into consideration all of its requirements! Glad you didn't go out and get one if you don't think it would work, love responsible reef keeping
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Thanks. I got 4 of mine from aqua pros in glen ellyn. The rest of them I got from a fellow reefer that got out, Peter. He found most of the gigs I have, and I bought his when he got out.
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Haddoni are carpets. Not knowing the difference, I highly advise educating yourself on them. Gigs are not a beginners carpet. They sure are beautiful though. There are Pros and cons of different species., different flow and tank mates mainly.
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I know haddoni's are carpets and your tone is condescending. What I was saying is that maybe I won't since I've read some negative comments in regards to them. This thread "is helpful".
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If the pics I'm remembering are the carpet stings! Yea ouch!!
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That's what it's here for!!! glad we could help! If you want one of these animals just make sure you take into consideration all of its requirements! Glad you didn't go out and get one if you don't think it would work, love responsible reef keeping
I've got plenty of time and I'm in no hurry. The clowns arrive in March, they'll be quarantine for 2.5 months afterwards and I'm not even close to ready for any of the carpets. I'm still in the learning phase.
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I finally broke down and got my first carpet. I have bts, maxi minis, tubes, rocks, but no carpets. It is doing well. It is currently in the sump because I am waiting for the two clowns in there to bond with it and hopefully moving to display. It refused to foot through sand that I had up to 4" for, so I added a nice concave rock and it footed immediately and has stayed for weeks now.
It is a haddoni and just a nice green and white striped one. Nothing fancy , but it is still beautiful. I do not have a pic yet. The clowns are clarkiis and took to it on day one of its move to sump from qt. I just want the nem to grow a bit more before moving it.
Good luck valkyrie. It is a big move. BTAs are a bit more forgiving. Although, I cannot keep green ones. No idea why.
It is a haddoni and just a nice green and white striped one. Nothing fancy , but it is still beautiful. I do not have a pic yet. The clowns are clarkiis and took to it on day one of its move to sump from qt. I just want the nem to grow a bit more before moving it.
Good luck valkyrie. It is a big move. BTAs are a bit more forgiving. Although, I cannot keep green ones. No idea why.
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My sincere apologies. I didn't mean to sound condescending at all. I misread your post. I'm sorry. I thought you were wanting a haddoni, but changed your mind and wanted a carpet. I misread your post I'm sorry. I never know who has what kind of experience, and see all kinds of dumb stuff done, just trying to help that's all.
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I'm sorry. I never know who has what kind of experience, and see all kinds of dumb stuff done, just trying to help that's all.
Thank you.
I know what you mean about dumb stuff, I see it a lot in my line of work.
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Here is one of two I have. The one not shown is white with an ochre center but it's very hard to photograph. Actually you can see it at the top. It's that bright white patch. It faces up towards the light so photos are just a white blur.
Where's Goliath Taylor!?!
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Hi Jared! Post #60 blue gig. Where's yours??????
