New Sebea

[dfm34]

Hi all I just placed this specimen in my tank about 6 days ago. I the past I have kept BTAs but this is my first go at a Sebea. It has not moved since I placed it in the tank and I don't see any obvious signs of distress but it doesn't seem 100% happy either. Your expert thoughts and opinions are welcome.

Tank specs

180 gal
3x400w 10k MH with 4x80w t5 11" above tank

NO3 0
CA 390
Alk 9.8
MG 1500
PO4 .3

Thanks in advance
Dan

 

[David M.]

I got a sebae recently too. I guess it takes a while for them to settle in. After about a month in my tank it finally started to open up. Yours looks just fine for being new to the tank. Pics below of mine.
There's a pic of when it first went in and how it looks now. It's also starting to turn a cool green. I wouldn't worry too much, they're actually a Decently difficult Anemone.

 

[JFrar]

I had a seabae for a few years... loved that anemone but it did wander often. I wasnt as seasoned of a reefer when i kept mine so can't give too much advice..i fed mine at least once a week with silversides i think(not sure that that was the best choice)

 

[JFrar]

good pic i got of mine

 

[Trex]

Hi all I just placed this specimen in my tank about 6 days ago. I the past I have kept BTAs but this is my first go at a Sebea. It has not moved since I placed it in the tank and I don't see any obvious signs of distress but it doesn't seem 100% happy either. Your expert thoughts and opinions are welcome.

Tank specs

180 gal
3x400w 10k MH with 4x80w t5 11" above tank

NO3 0
CA 390
Alk 9.8
MG 1500
PO4 .3

Thanks in advance
Dan

Over all is looks pretty good --- color wise. Though the tentacles should be a lot longer, might want to consider some supplemental feedings once it settles in.

Do you know what lights it was under? Are you acclimating it to your lights? I prefer to use 3 layers of window screening, with removing a layer every 5-7 days.

 

[David M.]

Also try to figure out what species it is. H. Malu or H. Crispa. That will help you decide how it should look.

 

[Trex]

Also try to figure out what species it is. H. Malu or H. Crispa. That will help you decide how it should look.

IMO/E, it is an H. crispa.

 

[dfm34]

Thanks all I think it's a Crispa as well but all the research I did just confused me. I will keep an eye out for any signs of distress. As for the light it was under o have no idea. But it looked "dim" never thought about light acclamation just assumed more was better but I guess it's no different then dos I will watch out. Thanks again.

 

[Trex]

Thanks all I think it's a Crispa as well but all the research I did just confused me. I will keep an eye out for any signs of distress. As for the light it was under o have no idea. But it looked "dim" never thought about light acclamation just assumed more was better but I guess it's no different then dos I will watch out. Thanks again.

What color was the "foot" ?

Think of light acclimation this way --- first time you go out to the beach in the summer, you will get burned if you don't use sunscreen. That is what will happen to your anemone (( though, it will bleach, not get sun burnt )). The window screening will be like you using sunblock. Will have minimal effects on your existing inhabitants. I have used this method about a dozen times to great results.

Can see from this picture that can screen locally too;

 

[dfm34]

What color was the "foot" ?

Think of light acclimation this way --- first time you go out to the beach in the summer, you will get burned if you don't use sunscreen. That is what will happen to your anemone (( though, it will bleach, not get sun burnt )). The window screening will be like you using sunblock. Will have minimal effects on your existing inhabitants. I have used this method about a dozen times to great results.

Can see from this picture that can screen locally too;

Thanks added some screen I had laying around.

The foot was a a tan/cream color

 

[Trex]

Thanks added some screen I had laying around.

The foot was a a tan/cream color

Perfect.

For H. malu the foot is usually red/orange in color, (( at least the ones I have dealt with )), so I am confident in yours being an H. crispa. Nice to see one that isn't bleached or dyed yellow.

 

[David M.]

I've never seen a dyed yellow one. The one I got is a nice healthy brown (turning green now)

 

[Trex]

I've never seen a dyed yellow one. The one I got is a nice healthy brown (turning green now)

They were more common (( along with dyed pink )) back in the 90's. Still will seem them from time to time, but thankfully not as often.

 

[LostInTheDark]

Mine started out the same. It took a month or two to settle in but once it did it stayed in the same spot for the last few years.

 

[dfm34]

LostinTheDark that is a gorgeous anemone hope mine gets to look like that

 

[LostInTheDark]

Thanks. Its the most relaxing thing to watch the clowns sway back and forth within the anemone.

 

[davocean]

Also try to figure out what species it is. H. Malu or H. Crispa. That will help you decide how it should look.

I actually think the first pic looks like a Malu as well, they usually stay tightly bunched up like that and have much shorter tentacles.
I wish vendors would stop selling nems just called sebaes, the two types of sebae are very different animals and have different care needs

 

[dfm34]

I actually think the first pic looks like a Malu as well, they usually stay tightly bunched up like that and have much shorter tentacles.
I wish vendors would stop selling nems just called sebaes, the two types of sebae are very different animals and have different care needs

How different are the needs? Can you elaborate? I was personally leaning towards H Crisps but really not sure yet.

 

[davocean]

How different are the needs? Can you elaborate? I was personally leaning towards H Crisps but really not sure yet.

Well OP has posted a couple different pics between here and other site that make it a tough call, so I can't swear, but as far as needs go;
Malu - stay much smaller, 8-10" and stay at sand bed, not so light needy, modest flow, very bright colors.

Crispa- 2' in diameter, sandbed but against rock and sometimes climb up or reach through rockwork, as much light as you can give, heavy flow no problem, usually more beige or purplish

 

[dfm34]

Well OP has posted a couple different pics between here and other site that make it a tough call, so I can't swear, but as far as needs go;
Malu - stay much smaller, 8-10" and stay at sand bed, not so light needy, modest flow, very bright colors.

Crispa- 2' in diameter, sandbed but against rock and sometimes climb up or reach through rockwork, as much light as you can give, heavy flow no problem, usually more beige or purplish

Ok thanks. These are the only 2 pictures I have. Right now it's in the sand against the rocks and its def beige/tan in color consistently through base with purple tips.

Thanks