Multicolor Gigantea

lemonade · Aug 17, 2021

Took some pics of my multi color Gigantea last night. Oranges/reds having really been pulling through lately with the new bulb setup. It’s amazing how the colors blend on the outer band of tentacles.

LiveFreeAndReef · Aug 17, 2021

Looks awesome!

Goaway · Aug 17, 2021

I really love the look of these anemones.

D-Nak · Aug 17, 2021

Very cool! What lights are you running?

Dcal · Aug 17, 2021

awesome!

lemonade · Aug 17, 2021

Mibu said:
I really love the look of these anemones.

They are IMO, the best looking anemones out there. Pics don’t do them justice the movement of all the tentacles is awesome to see.

D-Nak said:
Very cool! What lights are you running?

6 bulb ATI fixture with 4 blue plus and 2 6500 bulbs. Looking to add some blue XHOs for that extra pop in the near future

lemonade · Aug 17, 2021

Some top down shots. Looks so much better from this angle.

Goaway · Aug 17, 2021

That thing is huge!

Hot2na · Aug 18, 2021

lemonade said:
They are IMO, the best looking anemones out there. Pics don’t do them justice the movement of all the tentacles is awesome to see.

6 bulb ATI fixture with 4 blue plus and 2 6500 bulbs. Looking to add some blue XHOs for that extra pop in the near future

that's fantastic ...I remember back in the 90's people were saying that gigs and mags wouldn't do well under T5's ...

lemonade · Aug 18, 2021

Hot2na said:
that's fantastic ...I remember back in the 90's people were saying that gigs and mags wouldn't do well under T5's ...

My light of choice for all things reefing, for many reasons. I think once I get the XHOs hooked up it will look even better.

Goaway · Aug 18, 2021

It's a beautiful piece. I guess there's one reason someone would dump 4k on a camera set.

lemonade · Aug 18, 2021

Mibu said:
It's a beautiful piece. I guess there's one reason someone would dump 4k on a camera set.

I actually have a great DSLR setup, but my favorite 100mm macro lens took a drop to the floor and I haven't been able to motivate myself to spend $1300 for a replacement.

DeniableArc · Aug 18, 2021

lemonade said:
Some top down shots. Looks so much better from this angle.

Impressive!

Goaway · Aug 18, 2021

lemonade said:
I actually have a great DSLR setup, but my favorite 100mm macro lens took a drop to the floor and I haven't been able to motivate myself to spend $1300 for a replacement.

Even if the lens doesn't die, they sure can break. That sucks

lemonade · Aug 24, 2021

These two battle it out everyday for the upper spot closest to the light. Seems they alternate one day the blue is up high next day the multi color. I think it’s a cool look, but I really wish they’d separate from the same rock and give each other some space. I think a dedicated nem tank is on the horizon.

Goaway · Aug 24, 2021

OMG, I need to stop looking at this thread. I want one! But I don't even know how to begin ;Dead
They need medicine and quarantine and strong lights. I don't have the lights I am sure of that.

Wonderful!

lemonade · Aug 25, 2021

Mibu said:
OMG, I need to stop looking at this thread. I want one! But I don't even know how to begin ;Dead
They need medicine and quarantine and strong lights. I don't have the lights I am sure of that.

Wonderful!

Strong lighting/flow is a definite. Medicine/QT can be avoided though if you purchase one that's been treated. I did not treat either of these anemones. The multi color came from Galactic Coral, I'm not sure if they treated first or not. It was the only anemone going in my tank at the time and looked healthy so I didn't worry about treating. The blue one I got from Blue Kai Aquatics and that one I know was treated before I purchased. The pre treated ones can get expensive, but imo not a bad price for something that can out live you and also one of the more elusive species in the hobby.

Goaway · Aug 25, 2021

These are so pretty and get so huge! My lfs gets them in and they look so sick. They look like they are turned inside out.

If I ever plan to get one, I will check these guys out. Keep up the good work. I love the photos!

Acropora52 · Aug 25, 2021

lemonade said:
Strong lighting/flow is a definite. Medicine/QT can be avoided though if you purchase one that's been treated. I did not treat either of these anemones. The multi color came from Galactic Coral, I'm not sure if they treated first or not. It was the only anemone going in my tank at the time and looked healthy so I didn't worry about treating. The blue one I got from Blue Kai Aquatics and that one I know was treated before I purchased. The pre treated ones can get expensive, but imo not a bad price for something that can out live you and also one of the more elusive species in the hobby.

I'll second blue kai as a great vendor. I've also heard great things about Galactic Coral but haven't had the opportunity to use them.

To stay on topic, those gigs are amazing! keep up the great husbandry and thanks for sharing the pics with everyone!