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05-18-2009, 08:15 PM
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| Golden Moray  | Saddle anemone = Stichodactyla haddoni Saddle anemone = Stichodactyla haddoni Easier to keep anemones Stichodactyla haddoni, Saddle Carpet, saddleback anemone, Haddoni anemone  This anemone is often not distinguished from other carpets in the dealers tanks. The tentacles are short and knobby and usually densely packed. There is usually a reddish to pinkish ring around the mouth that isn't present on other carpets. Groups of tentacles on the same anemone may be of different colors forming a striped pattern on the anemone. If not striped they are usually a greyish-green, although bright greens, yellows and even blues are sometimes seen.     Identification: Genus: Stichodactyla Species: haddoni (Saville-Kent, 1893) Geographic origin: Indo-Pacific Taxonomy  after I.C.Z.N.) Description: Slight to deep folded oral disc, 50 cm (reported up to 80 cm) diameter. 1 - 2 cm tentacle-free oral area. Color varies; column yellowish to tan. Tentacles are blunt bulbous or with basal "stalk" at the end; green, yellow, grey, rarely pink. May be variegated. Lives on or abouve sandy surfaces in shallow waters. Distribution from Fiji, Australia, Mauritius, to Ryukyu Islands. Duration (yr): 4 years Size male (?) (mm): 250 - 300 in diameter Broodstock notes: Solid Lime green coloratiom Adult diet: Frozen silversides fed weekly Pre-spawning activity: Column swelled up considerably, lifting the oral disk up and away from it's usual position against the rocks. Tentacles started to randomly twitch (much like that of S. gigantea) Time spawning began: 2100 - 2200 hrs Frequency of spawning: first observed gamete release Description: milky white substance eminating from mouth Approximate quantity: once the milky substance entered the water currents it was no longer visible Transfer / removal method: no Spawning tank size (liter): 750 (200 gallon) 213 cm L x 61 cm W x 61 cm H (84" L x 24" W x 24" H) Sides of tank covered? Dark blue Lighting & photo period: 56 watts actinic blue fluorescent, 0820 - 2230 hours , 112 watts actinic blue fluorescent 0900 - 2220 hours, 192 actinic blue fluorescent 0930 - 2130 hours, 1200 watts MH 6500K 0940 - 2030 hours. Lighting averages 45 cm ( 18") from surface. bulbs changed at 12 - 18 month intervals. Filtration: Large skimmer, live rock, deep sand bed, calcium reactor. Pumping volume ~ 9500 lph ( 2500 gph) equally divied with "wavemaker" Instant Ocean ® ASW changed semi-monthly (volume not indicated) Water temperature (F): 80 - 81.5 Salinity: 1.025 pH: 8.1 - 8.3 Nitrate: not indicated Original description: First described by Saville-Kent in 1893 as Discosoma haddoni from specimens collected on the northern Great Barrier Reef. Synonyms: Stoichactis kenti (Friese, 1972; Moyer & Sawyers, 1973). S. gigantea (Friese, 1972), S. haddoni (by Uchida, et al. 1975, Moyer 1976, Moyer & Steene 1979) Word origin: The genus Stichodactyla is from the Greek root(s) sticho meaning a row or line; and dactyl meaning a finger or toe. The species hadonni is in honor of Haddon. Vernacular name: Haddon's anemone Good Points- This may be the easiest anemone to keep for long periods of time. Light suitable for soft corals and commonly kept hard corals is enough. I have had one growing slowly for over 7 years in the bottom of a 30 gal. tall aquarium with only 60 watts of fluorescent light. Reasonable nitrate levels for fish seem to be OK for this anemone. For its first 3 years my anemone lived in water that measured 30 ppm of nitrate on a Seatest Kit and showed no ill effects. They will grow faster however given better conditions. Bad Points- This anemone will eat your fish! (not your clownfish) Dwarf angels, small tangs, blennies and small shrimp seem to be prone to getting eaten. Pseudochromis, hawkfish and some others don't seem to have a problem. The clownfish that accept this anemone also seem to be limited. They are accepted by saddleback clowns, true sebae clowns, Clarki clowns and usually tomato clowns.
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05-18-2009, 09:33 PM
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| Golden Moray | Re: These are possible clownfish/anemone combinations. Quote:
__________________ My Rockwork Macroalgae Club. My slow 65 g build up Combination fish and Anemone 65g- Aquamedic 2X250wMH-T5 -Recirculating Octopus 150DNW- 2X Vortech Mp40W gen2 powerheads-Eheim 1262 910GPH return - Little fishes Carbon&Phosban reactors,GHL controllers and Dosing pump and ME! | |
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05-18-2009, 09:43 PM
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| Razorback   | Re: These are possible clownfish/anemone combinations. Some of the reasons why some clowns only host in some anemones in the wild may be partly due to distribution. The clowns distribution and anemones may not overlap - I noticed this while perusing Allen and Fautiins book the other day. So it makes to me a great deal of sense to advise people to please use BTAs for the host anemone. They are for the most part tank raised these days, and as your clowns have a good chance to host in them you can get that done and not remove an anemone from the wild. The other anemone species are very difficult and are best left to specialists. This goes for the host anemone species. I can't speak to condys or rock anemones; I know little about their care
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05-18-2009, 09:55 PM
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| Golden Moray | Re: These are possible clownfish/anemone combinations. Thats intersting, so now i've got two black clown tank raised hosting my candy cane, and you say that they will do the same to a tank raised BTA.?
__________________ My Rockwork Macroalgae Club. My slow 65 g build up Combination fish and Anemone 65g- Aquamedic 2X250wMH-T5 -Recirculating Octopus 150DNW- 2X Vortech Mp40W gen2 powerheads-Eheim 1262 910GPH return - Little fishes Carbon&Phosban reactors,GHL controllers and Dosing pump and ME! |
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05-18-2009, 10:03 PM
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| Razorback | Re: These are possible clownfish/anemone combinations. My percs took to my TR BTA in 3 days. A friend of mines black occs to 6 weeks. But most of the clowns these days are tank raised themselves and have never seen a natural host, so yes, they would probably move. When presented with a better host they will pack up and move. They have no loyalty to their host.
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05-18-2009, 10:17 PM
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| Golden Moray |  Re: These are possible clownfish/anemone combinations. Quote:
__________________ My Rockwork Macroalgae Club. My slow 65 g build up Combination fish and Anemone 65g- Aquamedic 2X250wMH-T5 -Recirculating Octopus 150DNW- 2X Vortech Mp40W gen2 powerheads-Eheim 1262 910GPH return - Little fishes Carbon&Phosban reactors,GHL controllers and Dosing pump and ME! | |
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05-18-2009, 10:18 PM
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| Pistol Shrimp  | Re: A note here Quote:
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05-19-2009, 11:39 AM
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| Golden Moray | Re: These are possible clownfish/anemone combinations. A few good videos and links, some of which have been used in this thread. YouTube - Anemone Splitting YouTube - Anemone Spawning YouTube - clownfish feeding anemone YouTube - Anenome Eats a Fish in my Fishtank Which anemone The Bubble Tip Anemone | Aquarists Online | Aquarium Fish Resources And Information Melevsreef.com - BTA Growth over Time BTAnemRMF Be A Host To Your Anemone - Reef Hobbyist Online Magazine
__________________ My Rockwork Macroalgae Club. My slow 65 g build up Combination fish and Anemone 65g- Aquamedic 2X250wMH-T5 -Recirculating Octopus 150DNW- 2X Vortech Mp40W gen2 powerheads-Eheim 1262 910GPH return - Little fishes Carbon&Phosban reactors,GHL controllers and Dosing pump and ME! Last edited by Basile : 05-20-2009 at 10:05 AM. |
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05-19-2009, 04:31 PM
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| Golden Moray | Re: These are possible clownfish/anemone combinations. Amphiprion Akallopisos  Uploaded by: jrrmacias In album: August 2006: Bunaken & Lembeh (Nort... In Webshots channel: outdoorsTags: no tags yet Date uploaded: Sep 21, 2006 18-8-2006. Bunaken, Sulawesi. Clownfish Amphiprion akallopisos/ 18-8-2006. Bunaken, Sulawesi. Pez payaso mofeta (Amphiprion akallopisos) p8171569 pictures from diving & snorkeling photos on webshots Amphiprion Bicinctus  Photo Credit: Patryk Krzyzak Twostripe/Twobanded Red Sea Clownfish - Amphiprion bicinctus (Page in Preparation) Amphiprion Clarkii  www.pogemao.uni-bremen.de Amphiprion Ephippium  http://www.petshop-zoomania.com/Marine%20Tanks/ Amphiprion Frenatus  Anemone fish or Clownfish (Amphiprion and Premnas species) and damselfishes - Starfish Photos - Anemonenfische und Riffbarsche Amphiprion Melanopus  Original File Name: Amphiprion_melanopus_in_Entacmaea_quadricolor-Cinnamon clownfish (Amphiprion melanopus).jpg Resolution: 1024x736 File Size: 258370 Bytes Date: 2005:08:11 16:55:12 Camera: Canon DIGITAL IXUS 500 (Canon) F number: f/11.0 Exposure: 1/60 sec Focal Length: 237/32 Upload Time: 2007:08:15 21:07:47 Author Name (E-mail): Unknown Cinnamon Clownfish (Amphiprion melanopus) - Wiki Amphiprion Nigripes  Full resolution (2,000 × 1,400 pixels, file size: 1.57 MB, MIME type: image/jpeg) English: Maldive anemonefish (Amphiprion nigripes) in a sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica). They are sometimes called Black-footed clownfish due to their black pelvic and anal fins. On the right side rock there are a couple of Sea squirts visible. Photographed by Jan Derk in March 2006 in Fihalhohi, Maldives. File:Maldive anemonefish.jpg - Wikimedia Commons Amphiprion Occelaris  Par Monptitjojo • Le samedi, octobre 4 2008 - 17:42 Photo - Aquarium Amphiprion Percular  The orange clownfish, Amphiprion percula, was one of the species in the tagging study. Photo by Gerry Allen ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies Amphiprion Perideraion  Amphiprion perideraion - aquariofilia marinha - REEFFORUM Pedro Azevedo Amphiprion Polymnus  Saddleback Clownfish (Amphiprion polymnus) - Wiki Saddleback clownfish From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia [Photo] Image of an anemonefish. Identified as Amphiprion polymnas. Taken at Tasik Ria House reef, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Date October 2006. Author Jens Petersen User:Jnpet - Wikimedia Commons Amphiprion Sandaracinos  Anemones and Animals that live in symbiosis them - Starfish Photos - Hexacorallia - Seeanemonen und die Tiere die in Symbiose auf ihnen leben Amphiprion Sebae  Life Oceanic Clownfish Amphiprion Tricinctus  Kwajalein Underwater Premnas Biaculeatus  Gold Striped Maroon Clown (Premnas biaculeatus) Canon EOS 10D ,Sigma 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 ASP II 1/90s f/22.0 at 80.0mm iso100 with Flash full exif other sizes: small medium original Copyright � 2003 FastUno. All rights reserved 37411945 photo - FastUno photos at pbase.com
__________________ My Rockwork Macroalgae Club. My slow 65 g build up Combination fish and Anemone 65g- Aquamedic 2X250wMH-T5 -Recirculating Octopus 150DNW- 2X Vortech Mp40W gen2 powerheads-Eheim 1262 910GPH return - Little fishes Carbon&Phosban reactors,GHL controllers and Dosing pump and ME! Last edited by Basile : 05-20-2009 at 10:33 AM. |
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05-19-2009, 07:56 PM
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| Manta Ray  | Re: These are possible clownfish/anemone combinations. wow great info basile
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05-20-2009, 10:40 AM
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| Golden Moray | Re: These are possible clownfish/anemone combinations. Ok guys this is to retrace some of my steps. I forgot that some article have authors rights, so you can find those links here. The titles of the article are here with the appropriate links. This for Clownfish Anemone Compatibility Chart Clownfish Anemone Compatibility Chart The title: These are possible clownfish/anemone combinations. The following indicates the most preferred anemone to least preferred for each type of clownfish. THERE IS NO GAURENTEE THEY WILL MATCH UP WITH ANY ANEMONE. The link; Clowns and Anemones This link is for the Clownfish Anemone Compatibility Chart Clownfish Anemone Compatibility Chart For; A SHORT ANEMONE GUIDE FOR BEGINNERS This information has been written in conjunction with: ULTIMATEREEF.COM - ANEMONE SURVEY & INFO THREAD JULY 2004. CLOWNFISHES - by JOYCE WILKERSON & MIKEY - ULTIMATEREEF.COM A Short Beginners Guide To Anemone Keeping - UltimateReef.com For this one; 2003 Anemone Survey http://www.breedersregistry.org/anem...veyresults.htm For the one title ; SEA ANEMONES CLASSIFICATION Anemone fishes and their host sea anemones A few more links; Its already in the thread but to add it to a specific location; THE CODY ANEMONE Condy Anemone - Condylactis gigantea and for BUBBLE TIP ANEMONE Bubble Tip Anemone - Entacmaea quadricolor
__________________ My Rockwork Macroalgae Club. My slow 65 g build up Combination fish and Anemone 65g- Aquamedic 2X250wMH-T5 -Recirculating Octopus 150DNW- 2X Vortech Mp40W gen2 powerheads-Eheim 1262 910GPH return - Little fishes Carbon&Phosban reactors,GHL controllers and Dosing pump and ME! Last edited by Basile : 05-20-2009 at 12:30 PM. |
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05-20-2009, 01:52 PM
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| Golden Moray | Index PICTURE INDEX False Percula Clown Amphiprion ocellaris www.directsealife.com, fish, marinefish, corals, inverterbrades, sealife direct to your door and File:Clownfisch (Amphiprion ocellaris).jpg - Wikimedia Commons ------------------------------------------------------------------ Percula Clown Amphiprion percula Marine Fish Picture Gallery - Clown Anemonefish picture Photo Taken At : Tufi - Papua New Guinea Category : Bony Fishes Family : Pomacentridae © All Images copyright David Harasti -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Entacmaea quadricolor A pair of juvenile Amphiprion percula clown fish have moved into the Entacmaea quadricolor anemone - not their natural host! photo - Bruce Townsend photos at pbase.com Nikon D70 1/100s f/3.3 at 60.0mm iso200 full exif Nikon D70 1/100s f/3.3 at 60.0mm iso200 full exif other sizes: small medium original Images © Bruce Townsend - All rights reserved. And Entamacea quadricolor, bulb-tentacle sea anemone ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Macrodactyla doreensis SwissAquaristik GmbH - L’élevage de l’Amphiprion ocellaris: Macrodactyla doreensis and Macrodactyla doreensis Brad Read's Percula Clownfish Photo - Top Clownfish Photos Gallery Brad Read's Percula Clownfish Photo Brad Read clowns_anemones Photos by Robert Fenner Long Tentacle Anemone Copyright © 1994–2009 The Marine Center™. This site, including all content and photography, is protected by U.S. and international law. All Rights Reserved. Site designed and produced by Happy Cog. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sebae anemone = Heteractis malu Anemones and Animals that live in symbiosis them - Starfish Photos - Hexacorallia - Seeanemonen und die Tiere die in Symbiose auf ihnen leben What are your favorite Aquarium fish you have or wish you had? - Page 4 - Ubuntu Forums Heteractis malu - aquariofilia marinha - REEFFORUM fotos de mis anemonas - e-Coralia ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ritteri (Maroon) anemone = Heteractis magnifica The Underwater World of South Thailand - st (52) - Worldisround photo Egypt - Red Sea - magnificent sea anemone or Ritteri anemone - Heteractis magnifica - underwater photo by W.Allgöwer - Prachtanemonen, Symbioseanemonen sind Seeanemonen (Anthozoa), die mit Anemonenfischen (Amphiprioninae) in Symbiose leben. Es g Aquaworld Aquarium - Ritteri Copyright©2003 Aquaworld Aquarium ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Carpet anemone = Stichodactyla gigantean http://www.ne.jp/asahi/mc/minatomach...a-gigantea.htm Lebacdemichel: Stichodactyla gigantea. Stichodactyla Gigantea - Carpet Anemone - zeovit.com ------------------------------------------------------------- Saddle anemone = Stichodactyla haddoni Fintastic Aquariums, Inc: Aquarium Maintenance & Custom Installations reef31 - Animaux divers - Stichodactyla haddoni Stichodactyla haddoni Stichodactyla haddoni Picasa Web Albums - Arthur ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bleached anemones Global Warming Witness - Mitsuaki Iwago Special The GWW Photo Contest Anemone | FNQhome.com SmugMungous : photos : Amazing Fish : An anemone fish sits in it's anemone. The anemone has been bleached. Elos System 80 Tank - 53 gallon - Page 3 - The Talkingreef Community ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sick anemone Anemone seems very sick...have pics! Help... - Aquarium Advice - Aquarium Forum Community Caring for these beautiful creatures | In living color with more pictures then you will find anywhere CptAnemDisFAQs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CRYPTODENDRUM ADHAESIVUM KLUNZINGER, 1877 Cryptodendrum adhaesivum Anemones and Animals that live in symbiosis them - Starfish Photos - Hexacorallia - Seeanemonen und die Tiere die in Symbiose auf ihnen leben ------------------------------------------------------------------------- HETERACTIS AURORA Acuaristas.cl • Ver Tema - ANEMONAS --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Haitian Reef Anemone John & Kate's 220 Reef K8eydid Posted 2/17/2008 9:41:03 AM Group: Forum Members Last Login: 8/11/2008 6:25:30 PM Posts: 15, Visits: 51 Pink Tip Haitian Anemone (Condylactis sp) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tube Anemone The Living Art Aquarium - Specializing in the Art of Fine Aquatics Tube Anemone ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rock Anemone Melevsreef.com - Austin, Tx http://aquatropicalfish.com/forum/index.php?action=printpage%3Btopic=2688.0 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Condy Anemone Saltwater Aquarium Invertebrates for Marine Reef Aquariums: Condy Anemone Giant Condy Anemone Photo by Roy Perez - Sea Anemones Picture Gallery Photo by Roy Perez Haitian Pink Tip Anemone Photo by Debbie Hauter - Sea Anemones Picture Gallery -Gallery/Haitian-Pink-Tip-Anemone-Photo.htm Photo by Debbie Hauter Ok i veryfied every link and they work for now. But you know links sometime they fail. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
__________________ My Rockwork Macroalgae Club. My slow 65 g build up Combination fish and Anemone 65g- Aquamedic 2X250wMH-T5 -Recirculating Octopus 150DNW- 2X Vortech Mp40W gen2 powerheads-Eheim 1262 910GPH return - Little fishes Carbon&Phosban reactors,GHL controllers and Dosing pump and ME! |
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