Baby neon streaked haddoni

[Paris by Night]

Went into my lfs today and saw a tank in their invert section that had a couple small 2-4” haddonis. I had him show me the pedal colors, unfortunately no gigs.

The carpet in the middle had a distinct ring that goes from the outside edge/rim and inwards in some areas. In the fluorescents, it was like a little present hiding. At only $40 it was an ok deal, I also had a trade with the manager whom I know so I had to give it a shot.

Reference pic for size after dipping in a very very diluted lugols solution as it was credit-carded off the bottom of the tank.

 

[KrisReef]

Nice score!
LFS -Near the beach or near the Freeway?

 

[Paris by Night]

Nice score!
LFS -Near the beach or near the Freeway?

I’m in SoCal, so funnily enough - both. Right next to 405 and about 15 from the beach.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Nice find! Can't wait to see how large it gets in your tank!

 

[D-Nak]

It's always fun to buy these small guys to see what they turn into. I hope the outer edge of yours stays florescent green--that would make for a unique haddoni.

Not to say that anyone is saying that these are "babies" but IME size has nothing to do with age, they're not babies so-to-speak but might've just gotten smaller due to poor environmental conditions. I have a magnifica that I'm slowly nurturing back to health. It was once a 6" or so anemone that's dwindled down to 2" but is healthy. All of my carpets change size within a few inches or so.

 

[Paris by Night]

It's always fun to buy these small guys to see what they turn into. I hope the outer edge of yours stays florescent green--that would make for a unique haddoni.

Not to say that anyone is saying that these are "babies" but IME size has nothing to do with age, they're not babies so-to-speak but might've just gotten smaller due to poor environmental conditions. I have a magnifica that I'm slowly nurturing back to health. It was once a 6" or so anemone that's dwindled down to 2" but is healthy. All of my carpets change size within a few inches or so.

Similar experience. I bought this mag that was full white. About 12” probably to get as much light as possible. Then, in my care it’s actually shrunk as it’s turning brown - regardless of high and feedings.

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