Somebody just slap me!

DewDropPony · 02-16-2008, 01:27 AM

I keep on falling.......innnnnnnnnnn.........aaat love........with-a-you! Sometimes I love ya! Sometimes you make me blue! Sometimes I feel good. Attt--times I feel used. Lovin' you darlin' makes me so confused!

Okay seriously, I was at the LFS today when my eye struck a tank with two beautiful anemones in it. Yes, I should have known better. I should have kept on walking, but it was love at first sight. It's like when you, by chance, meet a guy that you first think it the love of your life, with everything going for him, but than you get the first taste of bitter poison that resides within his tentacles; pulling you in father and farther in until you are stuck.

So I am now the owner of two beautiful pink tip anemones. And after some research I find that they were mislabel, but either way I don't have the necessary light requirements to keep them alive. And the LFS won't take them back. They are adjusting very well to my tank so far. They are very sticky and immediately took food from me within 2 seconds of offering it. And I am in LOVE!!!!

Water readings:
pH--8.4
Ammonia-0
Nitrite--0
Nitrate--0
SG---1.022

And now they have planted their foot onto my LR and also my heart!

munki · 02-16-2008, 01:37 AM

Im confused. How are you able to keep them if you dont have proper lighting?

Thanks

dobejazz · 02-16-2008, 01:42 AM

what kind of aneneomes are they?

DewDropPony · 02-16-2008, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dobejazz

what kind of aneneomes are they?

Pink Tip Anemone
Condylactis gigantea

DewDropPony · 02-16-2008, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by munki

Im confused. How are you able to keep them if you dont have proper lighting?

Thanks

That's the thing, I can't keep them.

naperenterprise · 02-16-2008, 02:31 AM

I'm thinking about geting this as an addition to my tankJust buy a better light

DewDropPony · 02-16-2008, 02:48 AM

I wish I could drop $100 on lighting right now, but I can't. What about moving them into a really shallow tank where they will be very close to the light?

tbittner · 02-16-2008, 07:20 AM

Unless you have proper light, a shallow tank isn't going to help either.

Start a thread in the For Sale section and see if someone close to you will take them. The bad thing is, these anem's are fish eaters...

InLimbo87 · 02-16-2008, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbittner

The bad thing is, these anem's are fish eaters...

Was thinking the same thing. Definitely be careful with the condy's as they're extremely aggressive and will eat small fish. They also tend to move around a bit and can wipe out a good number of corals in a short period of time.

Its a real shame the LFS sold them to you, most lfs in my area won't even carry these as they are (IMO) at least not reef safe, and make for poor tank inhabitants in general (although they sure are beautiful)

Good luck with whatever you end up doing. Let us know how it all works out

lcstorc · 02-16-2008, 09:51 AM

I've been in the same place but with one instead of two.
It quickly took over the tank. It could stretch out a full 2 feet and none of my fish would go anywhere near it.
I ended up giving it to my kids highschool marine biology class who was quite thrilled to have it in their mostly empty tanks.
Check around there may be a school near you that would appreciate the donation.
I would also start looking for a new lfs. If they are giving bad advice and are not willing to even work with you then try to find somewhere else. In all cases do your research first to avoid such issues. I used to bring a basic ID bood with me. My current LFS has a shelf full that we look through together when there is a question about something.

BEELZEBOB · 02-16-2008, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DewDropPony

That's the thing, I can't keep them.

even though your LFS wont take them back i dont pity you.

sure woulda helped if you RESEARCHED PROIR TO WHIPPIN OUT THE CC HUH?

poor things.

try and sell them to someone with an adiquate set up.

sasquatch · 02-16-2008, 10:05 AM

Sorry DewDrop, sell your car,stereo,tv whatever and get the lights lol

boozeman · 02-16-2008, 12:08 PM

**deleated**

DewDropPony · 02-16-2008, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BEELZEBOB

even though your LFS wont take them back i dont pity you.

sure woulda helped if you RESEARCHED PROIR TO WHIPPIN OUT THE CC HUH?

poor things.

try and sell them to someone with an adiquate set up.

I wasn't looking for pity. I stated clearly that I should known better, and I am facing up. Everyone makes mistakes, I know I'm not the first person to ever be in this type situation.

tbittner · 02-16-2008, 03:53 PM

And you're doing the right thing by asking "what now?". I like Lynns idea. Check with the local schools and see if any of them will take them.

02-16-2008, 01:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
DewDropPony Bryozoan Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 57 View Gallery Karma Komment	Somebody just slap me! I keep on falling.......innnnnnnnnnn.........aaat love........with-a-you! Sometimes I love ya! Sometimes you make me blue! Sometimes I feel good. Attt--times I feel used. Lovin' you darlin' makes me so confused! Okay seriously, I was at the LFS today when my eye struck a tank with two beautiful anemones in it. Yes, I should have known better. I should have kept on walking, but it was love at first sight. It's like when you, by chance, meet a guy that you first think it the love of your life, with everything going for him, but than you get the first taste of bitter poison that resides within his tentacles; pulling you in father and farther in until you are stuck. So I am now the owner of two beautiful pink tip anemones. And after some research I find that they were mislabel, but either way I don't have the necessary light requirements to keep them alive. And the LFS won't take them back. They are adjusting very well to my tank so far. They are very sticky and immediately took food from me within 2 seconds of offering it. And I am in LOVE!!!! Water readings: pH--8.4 Ammonia-0 Nitrite--0 Nitrate--0 SG---1.022 And now they have planted their foot onto my LR and also my heart!

02-16-2008, 01:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
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DewDropPony Bryozoan Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 57 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Somebody just slap me! I wish I could drop $100 on lighting right now, but I can't. What about moving them into a really shallow tank where they will be very close to the light?

02-16-2008, 07:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Somebody just slap me! Unless you have proper light, a shallow tank isn't going to help either. Start a thread in the For Sale section and see if someone close to you will take them. The bad thing is, these anem's are fish eaters... __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

02-16-2008, 09:51 AM	#10 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,008 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Somebody just slap me! I've been in the same place but with one instead of two. It quickly took over the tank. It could stretch out a full 2 feet and none of my fish would go anywhere near it. I ended up giving it to my kids highschool marine biology class who was quite thrilled to have it in their mostly empty tanks. Check around there may be a school near you that would appreciate the donation. I would also start looking for a new lfs. If they are giving bad advice and are not willing to even work with you then try to find somewhere else. In all cases do your research first to avoid such issues. I used to bring a basic ID bood with me. My current LFS has a shelf full that we look through together when there is a question about something. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

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02-16-2008, 03:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Somebody just slap me! And you're doing the right thing by asking "what now?". I like Lynns idea. Check with the local schools and see if any of them will take them. __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

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