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C. Eymann
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H. magnifica is not an easy nem, Im not really an expert on anemones, but kept a magnifica in a client's tank with no issues, I know some " nem people" also recommend prophylactically doing a ciprofloxacin treatment to any new anemones before introducing to the system /display.
Husbandry wise though, basically treat them like a tabling acropora, intermittent surge flow, tons of light.
Coral therapy
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They don’t ship well but when you do find a healthy one they last a while. The one I had even split 4 times over the 15 years I had it. I lost it after introducing a new wild one that must of had a disease of some sort.
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Too bad you lost that one. Was very rare to find them with the blue base and such a beautiful specimen.
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Hopefully you find one then...... I’m looking currently.... those blue ones are gorgeous, but so expensive
I kept one for nearly 2 years, it was very healthy and growing well. When i upgraded my tank last year it only lasted a month if that before it died. I kind of knew it might get into trouble being put into a brand new tank but i dont have any reefing friends that could of kept it for me.
About 3 months ago when i was confident my tank was fully matured i purchased another online. I contacted the seller to ask him what was the best way to acclimate after its overnight journey as i was concerned about ammonia spike and my higher ph spiking the ammonia even higher In the bag.
He told me that most people who import them take it straight out the bag, hold it in their hand over a bucket and rinse it well with a jug of your tank water then put it straight in the tank.
This worked amazingly, it did not retract its self or show any kind of distress. Since then it has been doing very well in my thank.
I have it in high light and flow, it loves being battered from left to right by my gyre.
Where lighting is concerned most (including my last one) prefer lower kelvin lighting. I found that if i increased my blues past 14-16k then it would move to try and get out of the light. The one i have now doest seem to have a preference where kelvin is concerned. I did however ask the seller what kind of lighting he kept it under so i could try and match it then gradually increase it to my requirement.
In my opinion, if your able to provide the correct parameters and stability to keep acros, coraline and pods, then your water is ready. As for the care of these nems (feeding, positioning and such) you will have to combine research with your own observations as i can vouch that they do differ in preference slightly.
One more thing, create a rock structure where the peak is isolated from the glass and other structures by a few inches. Preferably so the structure can be moved at least until the nem is happy. They do prefer to attach their foot to a flat rock (although mine is attached to an uneven surface).
Sorry, im done now
About 3 months ago when i was confident my tank was fully matured i purchased another online. I contacted the seller to ask him what was the best way to acclimate after its overnight journey as i was concerned about ammonia spike and my higher ph spiking the ammonia even higher In the bag.
He told me that most people who import them take it straight out the bag, hold it in their hand over a bucket and rinse it well with a jug of your tank water then put it straight in the tank.
This worked amazingly, it did not retract its self or show any kind of distress. Since then it has been doing very well in my thank.
I have it in high light and flow, it loves being battered from left to right by my gyre.
Where lighting is concerned most (including my last one) prefer lower kelvin lighting. I found that if i increased my blues past 14-16k then it would move to try and get out of the light. The one i have now doest seem to have a preference where kelvin is concerned. I did however ask the seller what kind of lighting he kept it under so i could try and match it then gradually increase it to my requirement.
In my opinion, if your able to provide the correct parameters and stability to keep acros, coraline and pods, then your water is ready. As for the care of these nems (feeding, positioning and such) you will have to combine research with your own observations as i can vouch that they do differ in preference slightly.
One more thing, create a rock structure where the peak is isolated from the glass and other structures by a few inches. Preferably so the structure can be moved at least until the nem is happy. They do prefer to attach their foot to a flat rock (although mine is attached to an uneven surface).
Sorry, im done now
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Qasimja
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so im still entertaining the idea of getting one people who have had one if i put it at the top of this structure how do you think it will do this is a high light and flow area it doesnt touch anything but the sand so im hoping it dooesnt walk to the the other side of the tank
Sdot
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As a person that has kept anemones for years, like you I was curious about keeping a mag anemone. Unless you have great stable water parameters, good flow and light like others have mentioned and have a tank that can ultimately support their size...I would choose something a lot easier. I can tell you from personal experience they are extremely difficult to acclimate but once settled they should be fine. It can take them a while to come around. I would only treat it if you see the cycles of deflating otherwise treating with cipro will cause it to bleach...which is another setback. I would also place it on its own island...if the anemone can feel or detect a path somewhere higher.... its going to move.
I have an entire thread on my journey...but ill share the collapsed version. FYI This anemone is in a reef tank with SPS colonies...just for point of reference
Acquired this purple mag on 03/05
Started cycles of deflating 03/05 -03/08
Started treating it on 03/10
Anemone looked terrible and ultimately lost most of the zooxanthellae
back in the tank after treatment 03/19
Over the next several months...it lost its color as mentioned earlier and it lost its size....
In its weakened state, i had to feed it and make sure the clowns didn't steal its food. Although that doesn't sound like a big deal..... it was...at this state it was very weak and eating extremely slow...like 45 minutes slow....and had to keep the clowns away while it eats every day! That's the commitment needed.
This is the nem today...not fully recovered but well on its way. It eats and is strong enough keep its food...have started growing again and its getting its color back. Remember I acquired it in March and its Oct!!! Just know what you are potentially asking for...
I have an entire thread on my journey...but ill share the collapsed version. FYI This anemone is in a reef tank with SPS colonies...just for point of reference
Acquired this purple mag on 03/05
Started cycles of deflating 03/05 -03/08
Started treating it on 03/10
Anemone looked terrible and ultimately lost most of the zooxanthellae
back in the tank after treatment 03/19
Over the next several months...it lost its color as mentioned earlier and it lost its size....
In its weakened state, i had to feed it and make sure the clowns didn't steal its food. Although that doesn't sound like a big deal..... it was...at this state it was very weak and eating extremely slow...like 45 minutes slow....and had to keep the clowns away while it eats every day! That's the commitment needed.
This is the nem today...not fully recovered but well on its way. It eats and is strong enough keep its food...have started growing again and its getting its color back. Remember I acquired it in March and its Oct!!! Just know what you are potentially asking for...
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chizerbunoi
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Is the yellow pyramid butterfly going to be reef safe? Would be unfortunate if it like magnifica.
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Qasimja
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Yea ive never had one before because ive always heard how difficult they are and ive wanted one for years i have several QT tanks i can use if things go downhill so im ready to make an attempt i wish they had anemone that could take higher flow and wasn't so difficult to deal with lolAs a person that has kept anemones for years, like you I was curious about keeping a mag anemone. Unless you have great stable water parameters, good flow and light like others have mentioned and have a tank that can ultimately support their size...I would choose something a lot easier. I can tell you from personal experience they are extremely difficult to acclimate but once settled they should be fine. It can take them a while to come around. I would only treat it if you see the cycles of deflating otherwise treating with cipro will cause it to bleach...which is another setback. I would also place it on its own island...if the anemone can feel or detect a path somewhere higher.... its going to move.
I have an entire thread on my journey...but ill share the collapsed version. FYI This anemone is in a reef tank with SPS colonies...just for point of reference
Acquired this purple mag on 03/05
Started cycles of deflating 03/05 -03/08
Started treating it on 03/10
Anemone looked terrible and ultimately lost most of the zooxanthellae
back in the tank after treatment 03/19
Over the next several months...it lost its color as mentioned earlier and it lost its size....
In its weakened state, i had to feed it and make sure the clowns didn't steal its food. Although that doesn't sound like a big deal..... it was...at this state it was very weak and eating extremely slow...like 45 minutes slow....and had to keep the clowns away while it eats every day! That's the commitment needed.
This is the nem today...not fully recovered but well on its way. It eats and is strong enough keep its food...have started growing again and its getting its color back. Remember I acquired it in March and its Oct!!! Just know what you are potentially asking for...
