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Condy losing tentacles... Premnas,
Algicide... – 10/13/08
Dear Bob,
I have had a Condy Anemone
for about a year and a half now. The disk portion without the tentacles measures
about 8 inches across when he is fully opened up,
<Wow! Neat>
and has
always done very well in the tank. I also have a 4 inch Gold Stripe Maroon that
has always hosted in the Condy
<Mmm, sort of like me wrestling with Hulk
Hogan... mis-matched... A Premnas is too much for this species>
as well as a
Coral Beauty, Pajama Cardinal, Bubble Coral, Leather Coral, some Button polyps
and a few Hermits and snails. The tank is 40 gal. ( I know, a little cramped)
Nitrates- 0
NItrItes-0
Alkalinity- 300 ppm
Ph- 8.0
Specific gravity-
1.026
Temp. - 80 deg.
These have been the residents for more than a year
with no trouble and the tests always read the same, very stable. Here's the
problem. For the last week the Condy has been losing tentacles from one side,
they just shrivel and fall off from the base. He also has his whole body stuck
to the rock, not just his foot. He still looks healthy and eats Mysis shrimp,
but I don't think this is normal. What's going on?
<In a word? Stress>
The
tank had a red slime algae problem that I treated twice in a row,
<Mmm, one
source... how treated? Chemically? See WWM re... dangerous, toxic direct and
indirectly>
and there is still some that grew back, this is the only
abnormality for the tank.
<Not... abnormal... au contraire>
Could the
Condy be splitting?
<Mmm, not likely, no>
It just looks like the tentacles
are going to grow back there's no sores or anything and we use the protein
skimmer aggressively. Is his life span up? Please advise me! Thanks in advance.
Amanda
<"You gotta get/and keep them separated... this Condylactis needs to
be in another system... sans the Clown and Algicide. Bob Fenner>
Re: Condy losing tentacles 10/13/08
I usually treat the red slime with ChemiClean red algae remover, but it doesn't
seem to be working this time, as the red stuff is back for round 3.
>Mmmm,
nothing has ever really worked to wipe out these Monerans... and as previously
alluded, the process and cascade events after... often kill off a good deal
else<
Good news regarding the Condy. I woke up this morning to check my inbox
for your response ( Thank you by the way ) and he had detached his body from the
rock and turned to face the front, a bit more normal of a position, and I can
see the lost tentacles growing back! Some already half an inch long with purple
tips and all! As for the Maroon Clown /Condy relationship, they have been
together for the entire year and a half with no trouble.
>Mmm, more than you
know perhaps<
The Condy actually doubled in size when we got Bandit, our
Maroon Clown and he decided that was his Anemone. He doesn't get inside, he just
hangs out under the long tentacles and nuzzles the sides, but is VERY
protective, and is good at feeding the Condy as well. Do you still think it is
harmful for the Condy?
<... please read on WWM re...>
I think Bandit would
just die without him! And any tips on naturally removing the red slime would be
great.
<... see WWM re BGA>
Thanks again!
Amanda
<Welcome
"loving one". BobF>
Pink tipped anemone, beh.
8/3/08
I have a Condylactis passiflora. Recently it has begun growing extra pink
tips along the top inch or two of each tentacle. Is this normal?
<Mmm, can be... have seen this on a few occasions>
I've had the anemone for about a year ...growing like crazy. Shares 45G with
Niger Trigger, Blueheaded Wrasse, and a Blue Damsel.
<Yikes... these fishes need much more room than this...>
Thx for any assistance you might offer.
Deb
<Do be dreaming, saving for that larger system. Bob Fenner>
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Condy
Disappearance/Health/Systems 2/11/08
Hello Crew,
<Hello Spencer>
I recently added a Purple Condy to my tank. It's been about a month now and just
a few days ago I woke up to find that my clownfish was completely gone. Not a
sign of him in the tank. He was showing no sign of being sick, and was going
about the day with normal behavior. The only conclusion I could come up with was
maybe he was stung and then eaten by the Condy. Now three days after the
disappearance of the clownfish, the Condy seems to have disappeared as well. The
is a little brown silky looking substance in my filter.
<May be the remains of the Condy.>
The tank is 10g with a hood,
<Not good, tank too small for keeping such animals and this anemone also
requires
strong light of the proper Kelvin temperature to survive.>
and was shared with some hermit crabs, a small Blood Shrimp, two Mithrax Crabs,
and the clown which is now gone as well.
<Are you saying all the other inverts are gone as well?>
So I guess my question is, what might have happened to either of them? I did
just recently within the last few days do a 20 percent water change. The water I
put in was a little cooler then the water that was in there but the thermometer
read 75 after, so a very negligible change in temperature.
This morning I did another 15 percent water change just in case the Condy did
actually die, so I could get some of the ammonia out of the tank before I could
test the water. The Condy's normal behavior was to deflate once a day and then
inflate back up, last night it was deflated and then gone today. Thank you so
much, I hope that you guys can help with my enigmatic aquarium.
<I'm thinking it got sucked into the filter and died. On the other hand, it may
have attached itself to the underside of a rock out of view. Would not put
anemones in such a small system in the future, will not live, difficult to keep
alive long term to begin with. James (Salty Dog)>
Spencer Hall
Re: Condy
Disappearance/Health/Systems 2/12/08
Thanks for your input.
<You're welcome.>
All the other inverts are still alive and kicking. It's just the two
that are missing, the Condy and the clown.
Would there be any remains that I could see besides the brown silky
residue?
<Could be.>
Could the consumption of the clownfish have something to do with the
Condy's death?
<Unlikely.>
Last night I did notice he a few of his tentacles were in the intake for
the filter but the flow of the water is very minimal, and it just sucks
into a chamber that has a charcoal filter in it, so there is no spinning
motor or anything like that. I have noticed an unusual amount of protein
on the top of the water since the clown died.
<I would remove these tentacles from the tank/filter, can/will cause
ammonia levels to skyrocket and a very good chance of killing other
inhabitants. The surface scum is more from the anemone than anything
else. I recommend at least a 50% water change and, placing paper towels
on the surface of the water and discarding will help much in removing
this scum.>
Thanks
<You're welcome. James (Salty Dog)>
Spencer Hall
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Condy Question! Beh., hlth.
01/18/2008
Hello there! Kari here..
<<Hi Kari, Andrew here>>
I have a (Hopefully) simple question... I have a fairly large Condylactis that
I've had for about 6 months now in a tank with: 1 Clarkii Clownfish, 1 Yellow
tail Damsel, 1 Lemon Damsel, 1 Stars and Stripes puffer
>Mis-placed here. RMF<
all living in a 55 gallon tank. I got the tank in November as an early
Christmas present and it was already pre-set up with the damsels (yes yes.. I
know.. woo damsels..) Well yesterday I did a 20 percent tank change with 1.021
saltwater. I added the 10 gallons in slowly, 5 in the morning and 5 at night. As
I am finishing up on my last of the 5 gallons, I realize that my Condy is more
or less just floating on the sand bed. That is Very unlike him, he has a
favorite rock and never leaves that rock. Well my water kind of sent him for a
ride, so with clean hands I scoop him up and place him on top of his rock. Well
what worried me about this was when he moved, I noticed two 1/2inch pieces of
his tentacles were shriveled up on the sandbed where he once was. I noticed
instantly where the pieces use to be on the Condy because it looked like they
had been twisted off and left that little twisted part on his tentacle. I know
that when a Condylactis is dying, they will start to fall apart and poison your
tank...I checked on him this morning and he was still exactly where I left him,
seeming happy as can be. What could have caused this bit of tentacles to fall
off?
<<Anemone's are very very sensitive to water parameter changes and swings, was
the water change water different to tank? Showing levels of ammonia or nitrate
in the water? If the nem seems happy where it is, leave it alone, ensure that it
receives food, either via the clown or by manually feeding it yourself>>
Now the Clarkii does host in him, but that little guy (or gal) loves that
anemone to let anything near it, I've never seen him bite at the anemone either.
Please help! Thank you so much for your time! Kari
<<Thanks for the questions, A Nixon>>
Condylactis Expelling Waste – 09/30/07
Hi, I've had a Haitian Condylactis for a few months now in my 55 gal reef
tank. He seems to be doing well and is quite large. My water parameters are good
(0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, & nitrates 10 or less.
<Nitrates need to be zero.>
I perform a 20% water change ever 2 weeks. My problem is this. My Condy
frequently (every couple of days) will shrivel up and excrete brown filamentous
mucus out of his oral cavity. During this process he looks awful, but as soon as
he's done he looks bigger and more beautiful than before. I only worry about
this excretion because of the color.
<Your anemone is expelling waste. How often are you feeding it?>
He is perched near the top of the tank on a piece of live rock and has stayed
there since his introduction to the tank.
<Good!>
The tank is supplied with two 250 watt 20K MH lights, three MaxiJet 900
powerheads (intakes covered) , and an in sump G1 protein skimmer. Thank you for
any suggestions you can give to help me supply my Condy with an environment more
to his liking.
<You’re welcome! Brenda>
Yoli
Cheers everyone. Discolored
Condy incident 8/28/07
Cheers Crew,
First I would like to thank all of you for doing us such a great service and for
all your generous help. I could not find an answer for my question in the FAQ's,
although it very well may be in there somewhere. I have a 25 gallon with an
eclipse hood, which has recently been gutted as I have plumbed the tank with a
custom overflow and a 10 gallon refugium/ sump with a hang on skimmer on the
sump portion. I have retro-fitted the hood with two 65 watt P.C.s. One is
10'000k the other is a 50/50. Actually I guess the only thing original about the
eclipse hood is the outside appearance.
Livestock includes 10 -15 assorted mushrooms, a branching frogspawn (two
stalks), one small leather finger coral (3-4 inch frag), countless sponges and
tiny brittle stars, two small scallops, one Condylactis (6-8 inch spread), two
small Ocellaris clowns, five or six small hermits, and 15- 20 various snails,
and one coral banded shrimp. There is also a small (6-7 inch) snowflake moray
<Needs to be removed...>
but he will be moving soon as he is growing rapidly.
Now that you have an idea of the set-up here's my question. Just before I
installed the refugium/sump I had a massive algae bloom, you know one of those
were everything turns green with in about 48 hours. Since the filtration change
over (and a little elbow grease) everything has cleaned up nicely except the
Condy. I realize that some Condys have brown, yellow , or even green tinting to
them, but this specimen has always been the most vivid bright white with purple
tips. I think that the algae actually grew all over the tentacles, but not on
the base or oral disk. If that is even possible, and if so is there anyway to
clean it?
<Time going by, good care...>
None of my cleaner grew ever go near it. Any help, advise, or words of wisdom
would be greatly appreciated.
Ever searching underwater paradise,
Matt
<Patience my friend... the truth will indeed out. Bob Fenner>
Condy Question 10/22
I bought my first anemone today and after about 2 hours of acc. I put it in
my new 40 gal tank. He automatically insisted to flow to the bottom after I
placed him on a rock (my tank is very deep).
<Not uncommon, very delicate fickle creatures.>
I came back a few hours later
and he looked almost dead!
<They tend to 'deflate' when under stress.>
I placed him on my highest rock and came back a
few hours later. He looked back to his usual health again. But I don't
understand why he got that way and I'm worried about loosing him all
together.
<Anemones tend to do this from time to time. However anemones are also
difficult to keep, have very high requirements. Please do your homework re on
WWM. You do not have enough lighting on this tank to fully support one and they
are many other requirements for a healthy anemone also.>
Is it because I only have a 130 wt compact light? Thank you for
your help.
<No problem, good luck. Jen S.>
Anemones/Reproduction ... health
8/14/06
Love the website!!!
<Thank you.>
Sending a pic of a common anemone I purchased several of months ago.
It decided to move into the fast current in my 70 gal tank and in a
couple of days the base started stretching to the point of breaking. I
turned off the pump fearing I would rip the little guy in half. A day
later I have what you see in the picture - a base still attached to the
rock and the top seems to be doing quite well (albeit no base).
Tell me the good news - that I just witnessed fission (reproduction) on
this anemone or ???
Thanks in advance and keep up the great work on the website!
<Steve, the pic is lacking detail to really answer this. Based on what
I see, I'd say it is not reproducing, but more of a health
problem. James (Salty Dog)>
Sincerely,
Steve Schollmeier |
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Condylactis Anemone/Behavior - 06/30/06
Hello Crew.
<Hello James>
I ask this question in a somewhat rhetorical manner as I think I am going to
answer it in my description so here goes: I placed it high on the rock and this
a 24g nano-cube with about 80watts of PC lighting.
<The Condy requires strong light to survive. The 80 watts you are providing
isn't going to do the job.>
My friend decided to go walking and eventually has taken residence under a rock.
I suspect my cleaner shrimp is the culprit here as the little
bugger burgles him when feeding though I try to keep the cleaner occupied by
hand feeding him.
<Condys do move around.>
Water is sg; 1.024, 0 nitrites maybe 5 nitrates, pH 8.1. Wouldn't this guy
prefer to be higher in the tank?
<Condys prefer burrowing in sand or into a rock crevice, preferably on the
ground floor.>
If I were to remove the cleaner shrimp should I expect to see the anemone
attempt to find a new spot?
<Not necessarily.>
It seems most marine life can recognize the addition and also absence of
tank-mates and foods so therefore it would seem plausible that this animal would
realize the loss.
<Unlikely. Food loss isn't a major concern as the anemone will
produce much of its food through photosynthesis and is why strong lighting is
required for the Condy.>
Just some thoughts I have been pondering. I also felt that the location it chose
was odd as there are better spots with more appropriate flow and light.
<They will move where they feel comfortable. Keep in mind, anemones do not do
well in small tanks. Water quality/parameters can change too fast.>
Hey, what do I know... I have no tentacles man! ; )
<Sure you do, you have two stalks with five tentacles on each one:)>
Sincerely,
James Zimmer
New tank and anemones 01-06-06
Bob,
<Travis here with you today.>
Hello, I am having some problems with my aquarium.
<You came to the right place.>
First I have a 29 gallon Eclipse tank with a bio wheel. I have two
pink tip Condys, two damselfish, and an algae blenny. I
also have a handful of snails and red legged hermit crabs.
My problems are that on the front of my tank on the glass I
have a green and purple algae that I can't get rid of
because it is almost glued on and I can't get it off and I
was wondering what this is.
<Sounds like coralline algae. This is a desirable algae, but will need to be
removed from the glass with a razor blade.>
Also my Condys have a brownish
tint to the tentacles that is unattractive and I was
wondering how to improve their color. If you can help me
cure these problems that would be great.
<You could possibly change their coloration with a change in bulb spectrum as
some beneficial algae is supported by different spectrums of light. Since this
is natural beneficial algae, odds are you are either going to have to live with
the tint or remove the anemones. Travis>
Parker Aldredge
Florida species giant pink tip anemone and Green Wolf Eel
12/28/05
Just a quick question, I have had a giant pink tip anemone for about a year
now it is thriving very well. I have two questions, is it rare that this
species would actually bond with a greenish wolf eel,
<Not unheard of... this pseudochromid is very interesting in its behavior>
my eel has become non-sensitive to its stings and actually lays in it, next to it and will even
go as
far as steal food right out of its mouth!
<Interesting>
My second question, do these anemones have eyes, because I have been feeding
shrimp to everyone recently including the anemone and the other day I walked
up to the tank to feed and before even opening the lid the anemone rotated
quite rapidly to face me---a bit creepy, bad enough having a greenish wolf eel
that begs for food all day but now is it possible the anemone can see me
outside the tank?
<I don't think so... most anemones do have something of a general light sense,
but not long-distance, nor quick in their generalized motions... like our
government>
Thanks for your help,
Jeannine
<Thank you for writing, sharing. Bob Fenner>
Condylactis On The Prowl - 12/15/05
Hi......long time no talk.....
<<Howdy>>
Tank is doing pretty well...why you haven't heard from me.....all are fine and I
have some long time inhabitants including a Condylactis anemone who has been
with us for about 6 years.....
<<An exceptional accomplishment indeed...let's hope all goes well for 6
more...>>
OK ....maybe 5 but anyway since the beginning when he was sent to me who had no
idea what to do with him......Had to learn fast....
He has been happy but of late decided to hang out on the rim near the glass top
of the tank.....
<<Mmm, maybe not so "happy" now.>>
I really want him back on the live rock...I have a gut feeling that this is best
for him.....
<<Better than the top of the tank, yes. I have found they often enjoy a
soft/sandy substrate as well.>>
Can I help him to move? Can I grab him in any way with out hurting him?......
Any input would be helpful.....
Thanks.......
<<Relocating an anemone is always risky, any damage to the foot can be
lethal. Your best bet is if this critter is completely on the glass and you can
gently pry the foot loose with the edge of your thumbnail...else you might be
better off waiting for it to move on its own. You also need to find out why it
is on the move. Possible changes in water quality?...lighting?...water
flow? Regards, EricR>>
Marine tank questions, ich and anemone behavior 8/9/05
Hello,
this is my first attempt at using a site such as
yours, you do have lots of information. I have three
questions:
1. Has anyone ever reported having ick breakout after
feeding brineshimp (frozen) mostly, I've had problems
in both African and marine tanks now.
<Yes... there are intermediate, resting stages of ich that have been found,
photographed in with brine shrimp... dried, freeze-dried, live and frozen... One
of the reasons I, others suggest rinsing in freshwater for a few minutes before
feeding.>
2. Is it possible for inverts. to harbor ick and other
nasty creatures, even after the fish are cured can the
inverts. re-infect the fish.
<Not likely, but possible... as the intermediate stages can wait... the
rationale for separating these life forms during quarantine, treatment...>
3. Has anyone experienced an Atlantic anemone coughing
up a white ball with what looks like eggs in it, after
about 24hrs the ball breaks up and no sign of it can
be found. what was it????
<Yes. Likely a reproductive event>
Thanks for any help with these questions
Suggestion: convert your articles into PDF so they can
be downloaded for easy reference.
<Good idea. Bob Fenner>
Condy anemone is tipped over
Hello
I have a Condy anemone I just purchase, it is doing well, and eating and such, but it is tipped over to one side. I touched the bottom of its "foot"
that isn't touching the rock and I noticed it isn't sticky. Is it possible that
part of its "foot" lost its stickiness. Or is this just a normal thing they like to do?
<Not normal... not healthy. Please read here: http://wetwebmedia.com/marine/inverts/index.htm.
Scroll down to the Anemone section... re anemones period, their systems, health... and particularly the Related FAQs on Condylactis in particular. Bob Fenner>
Re: my Condy anemone is tipped over - Stop Resending!
Hello, I guess my anemone lost all its stickiness, b/c when I woke I found it stuck in my powerhead. It was not a very good sight. Do you recommend
bubble tip anemones? I have heard you say that they are hardy. If so does it
matter what kind? Or are all bubble tips good?
<Uhh, reading is even better... please stop writing... and read... what you ask is posted over and over on WWM. Bob Fenner>
Tipped Over Condy Anemone - 04/25/05
Hello,
<Greetings>
your site is great, I spend all my free time reading on it. Anyway, I got a
Condy anemone
the other day, and it was doing fine, it moved off the rock it came with and
found a piece
of live rock to perch on. At first it was at the top, then it was sort of on
the side so
it would stick out to the side instead of straight up.
< Not uncommon when introduced to new surrounds/lighting/flow >
Then this morning I found it all shriveled up with some orange stuff coming out
of its mouth.
< This in itself is not indicative of a problem. The "mouth" also serves as the
anus...likely
the anemone was performing a water-change and expelling waste. >
It looked pretty much dead, but when I got home today I noticed the orange
stuff was gone and
it looked big again. It looks perfectly healthy, but the only problem is that it
is laying on
its side on the sand not attached to anything. My clown is still in it, not
really minding
the new location, but it worries me why it isn't stuck to anything. I have
plenty of lighting
and my nitrate is at zero. I am sorry if an issue like this has been brought up
before, but
please try to explain to me why it is just laying on its side.
< If the anemone is not damaged/injured, it may just be looking for a more
desirable location.
I have seen these anemones sink their feet in to the sand rather than attach to
rock. Also, please be aware these are not hardy/easy anemones to keep, just (unfortunately)
cheap and
rather easy to come by. >
Also can you tell me if any kinds of hermit crabs prey on Condys? I heard that
red legged ones
are their natural prey.
< I have not heard/read this, but do consider the crabs to be opportunistic and
likely to prey on
anything, especially if on a decline. Regards, Eric R. >
Tipped Over Condy Anemone - Revisited - 04/25/05
Thank you for this information. If you would like to see a picture of
it
now: go here: _http://pokemon706.com/sick.jpg_
(http://pokemon706.com/sick.jpg)
< Doesn't look promising my friend >
I was telling you that it was clearing up, but now more is coming out,
and
that picture is starting to look good compared to what it looks like
now.
< Not looking good, likely this animal will not survive. >
Could it be doing this because I fed it too much? (I put in a cube of
frozen food and my clown just carried it to the Condy for him to munch on) I
have
learned my lesson to put smaller pieces in my tank.
< Indeed, feed diced, meaty food stuffs. THAWED Mysis shrimp/plankton.
>
Also how do you recommend feeding them brine shrimp?
< I don't. Mostly water, very little to no nutritional value. >
When I let the cube thaw in some water it just breaks apart.
Should I use a syringe and inject it near it, just like you
would use the project "MicroVert"?
< Yes, use a syringe (Turkey baster) to "gently" release food to the
anemone, although this one looks
to be beyond that. >
Also today I did a water change, I hope it helps it. Also, you said
these
aren't the easiest to take care of. Should I try a bubble tip anemone
instead?
My LFS always has the green ones in. They seems to look very healthy.
< I wouldn't, I don't usually recommend anyone acquire an anemone. None
are "easy"
to keep in my opinion, and should only be attempted by the most
experienced of hobbyists.
Regards, Eric R. >
Tipped Over Anemone III - 04/26/05
Hello it's me one more time.
< Hello again! >
This morning when I woke up, the Condy was done excreting that orange
stuff. It is actually looking up. This morning he is
semi-inflated and his foot looks like its regaining its shape. So maybe with
proper water quality (and the help from my clown) things could turn around?
< All good to hear, hopefully you will prove me wrong and be able to save this
animal <G>. Do have a read starting here to glean more info <<
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/condylactis.htm >>. Also try doing a Google
search re captive care/husbandry for this animal. Good luck, and do let us know
how things go. Eric R. >
Tipped Over Condy Anemone IV - 04/26/05
Me again, anyway, I got home from school today and I noticed that he is
deflated. He still looks alive though, and it seems that his foot is
stuck to the glass a little bit today. Maybe things are starting to
look up.
< We can hope. >
But maybe not. My mom also said that during the day his foot got really
big. I don't know what that means.
< Possibly a manifestation of some physical injury. >
For a 10 dollar thing this thing sure is a lot of trouble. *looks at
bubble tip anemone through store window* *drools*
< Wrong attitude my friend! You obviously have some concern or we
wouldn't be having this conversation, but do reconsider how you view the
life under your care. >
Also I have heard that anemones must have iodine in their water. What
is the purpose of this?
< All living creatures require iodine to live. Some aquarists will dose
iodine due to its rapid depletion from skimming/uptake by the animals,
but dosing iodine can also be easily overdone. Best to replenish
nutrients/trace elements through frequent partial water changes, many
benefits to this. >
Thanks as always.
< Welcome as always, Eric R. >
Tipped Over Condy Anemone - It's Alive! <evil laughs>) - 04/27/05
Hello, right now it is fully inflated, and it is stuck to the side of the
glass (may be moving now) But best of all its pointing upward, its not on its
side or anything.
< All good signs. >
It seems to have responded to when I gave it some micro-vert.
< Not likely. Micro-Vert is geared towards FINE FILTER FEEDERS, not appropriate
for this animal. You need to feed fine meaty foods as discussed previously. >
I am so happy and wish to share you with a before and after photo... But it is
night time and I don't want to disturb it. (Plus its much better during the
day.) Anyway does this make me an expert now? You said only experts can take
care of them).
< Not what I said, but close enough for the sake of argument. Are you an
expert?...hardly my friend. But if you're serious about learning to take care
of this animal, and are willing to dedicate the time to research and study, you
could become "expert". Regards, Eric R. (who doesn't consider himself an expert
after more than 30 years of keeping wet pets) > Condylactis anemone
<Hi Jerry!>
Thanks, he just moved under the rock. Today he was at the highest point of the
rock, I think he likes it in my tank I'm gonna feed him today. I feed him every
other day frozen silversides (man those stink). I wish they came live. Is silver
sides natural Condy prey? Thanks JM
<In the wild they would likely take whatever small prey they could sting and
catch. Don't forget to feed a variety of raw marine meats. Good to include
shrimp, clam, mussel, etc. Small bits, no bigger than 1/4". Anemone does
not live by silversides alone!. Craig>
Condylactis anemone
<Hi Jerry>
Ok, 2 hours after I wrote this email he moved for the first time out of his
spot. He moved under a rock. Weird, he can't get any light under there. I think
I may have too much light. The tank is longer than it is deep, it's 13 inches
deep. I don't know, what do you think?
<Not to worry, these anemones are known for moving around aquariums quite a
bit. That's part of the deal.
You can read about your anemone at WetWebMedia.com. Type "Condylactis
Anemone" in the google search engine.
They do stuff like this, let him work it out. Craig>
Haitian anemone
I purchased a Haitian anemone (This is what the store called it although I
don't seem to find much info on the internet using that in a search engine)
a few weeks ago.
<Take a look on our site (WetWebMedia.com) under "Caribbean
Anemones" or use the Google search engine there... do you see this
Condylactis?>
My water levels all test out fine and everything else seems
fine. Yesterday I watched him completely shrivel down to nothing and
disappear into a barnacle. Latter he came back out and seemed fine but again
today he has shriveled back up. Up until this point he has never done this.
Is this normal?
<To some extent yes... this species does shrivel up and recover in the
wild>
I am pretty worried about him. He seems to eat well. The pet
store told me to feed him every day but reading on your site about the other
kinds of anemones I have only been feeding him once a week.
<Less often would be better>
Is there another
name for him that I could look up to get some information about how to care
for him?
<Likely Condylactis passiflora. Bob Fenner>
Thanks
Condylactis Changing Colors
Hi Bob
I recently added a Condylactis anemone to my 25 gal reef. I run a Lee
protein skimmer and a Fluval canister with hex, live rock and foam media.
Livestock includes 3 yellow tail damsels, 2 false Percula, 1 cleaner wrasse,
1 scooter blenny, 2 camelback shrimp, 5 hermit crabs (blue & red leg), 1
pink sea cucumber, 20 lbs of base & live rock, feather Caulerpa, 1 small
leather coral, green star corals (very nice & healthy), yellow polyps
(somebody is eating these) & hairy mushroom corals. I currently have 3 18 in
fluorescent bulbs (Zoomed 50/50, Zoomed 10K & Hagen marine). The reef has
been in operation for about 8 months with really good success. After I built
a new hood to accommodate more lights, I started seeing significant
coralline and Caulerpa algae growth. I do 20% water changes each 3 to 4
weeks.
<Okay>
After about 3 weeks the anemones color has gone from bright white to a
brownish color on the tentacles. Otherwise he seems fine with good extension
and appetite. He usually eats scraps of the thawed brine shrimp I feed the
fish and I occasionally feed him a cube of thawed Krill. He moved once from
the crushed coral substrate to a rock near/under an overhang. Is something
wrong with him or is he adapting his color to bend in with a darker
background?
<Not so much to blend... but to get out of the light... Different algae are
being favored that live inside the tissues of the anemone and it is their
numbers that you are seeing as the coloring here. Not to worry... if all else is
going well in this chock-full system, your Anemone will adjust. Bob Fenner>
Anemone Waste - 8/12/03
Hello, <Hi Ryan>
I have a 180 Gallon Reef/Fish with 5 anemones. <Wow. That's a lot of
anemones!> The reef is fine. <Very good> The two long arm
(Condy?) pukes a long brown Cyanobacteria looking substance, everyday
about 5:00 P.M. <A few things could be happening here. Likely excrement (food
byproduct and the like), a reproductive event, or releasing some zooxanthellae
(if applicable)>
Can you explain this, every now and then they shrivel up and then shake it off
and are their normal selves then. What the.....Sincerely, Ryan
<From what I have read, seems to be somewhat a normal occurrence. Check out
the links as I find these very helpful and chocked full of
information: http://www.wetwebmedia.com/marine/inverts/cnidaria/anthozoa/anemones.htm
-Paul>
Condy Anemone
I purchased a Condy about one week ago and it's my first anemone. I have
noticed that when I wake up and turn the aquarium lights on, the anemone has
shrunk, is completely purple and doesn't look to healthy. After the lights have
been on for a few hours, the anemone is back to its white with magna tips
coloring and looks strong. I was wondering if the light I have is the cause of
the morning appearance. The lights I use are two Zoo Med 50/50 lights (Reef
Sun). Can you please advise if this is normal for the anemone after being in the
dark or is my lighting the problem. Thank you. Ian
<no ,Ian this is normal the longer you have the anemone the more it will stay
open. thanks MikeH.>
My Little Condy
>I purchased a Condy about one week ago and it's my first anemone. I have
noticed that when I wake up and turn the aquarium lights on, the anemone has
shrunk, is completely purple and doesn't look to healthy. After the lights have
been on for a few hours, the anemone is back to its white with magna tips
coloring and looks strong. I was wondering if the light I have is the cause of
the morning appearance.
>>No, it's the cycle of light at issue here. You just can't get
around these animals being diurnal.
>The lights I use are two Zoo Med 50/50 lights (Reef Sun). Can you please
advise if this is normal for the anemone after being in the dark or is my
lighting the problem. Thank you. Ian
>>It's normal, mate, no worries. Marina
Research please!
Dear WWM crew,
I have a Condy anemone, but the problem is why the anemone doesn't like my
light, it is power Glo. Livestock: Ricordea, 2condies, tank is
10gal.<It could be any number of things from insufficient light to bad water
quality, please give our web site a look through and you should be able to find
all the info you need. Our site is: www.wetwebmedia.com. Cody>
Thanks Jason
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