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I may end up a copy cat after seeing this! I love itThey are just so cute I had to post 2 more images. They immediately took to the Sebae Anemone, although now only one is allowed in at a time. Heteractis crispa is a natural host for Pink Skunks, that probably played a part. Also the Sebae is fine example of an Anemone that also displays bubble tips at times.
The last Sebae I kept was back in 1998. In doing my research recently on Sebae vendors often commented that this anemone acclimates better and over all does better in the presence clowns.
This can be a tricky anemone. Research suggested creating a shallow gully surrounded on three side by rocks, place anemone in a depression and turn off flow (for a short time) to facilitate attachment. Sand should be made up of mostly a finer grain mixed with a small amount of course sand.
great pictures.
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Just an observation.
The Sebae Anemone has long tentacles when the lights are out, once I turn on the MH 250 wtts it bubbles right up. The anemone is also taking on that cream coloration typical of a Sebae.
The Sebae Anemone has long tentacles when the lights are out, once I turn on the MH 250 wtts it bubbles right up. The anemone is also taking on that cream coloration typical of a Sebae.
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You’re really making me want an anemone is my tank... but I already have a ton of SPS in there, and would be worried about them getting stepped on.Just an observation.
The Sebae Anemone has long tentacles when the lights are out, once I turn on the MH 250 wtts it bubbles right up. The anemone is also taking on that cream coloration typical of a Sebae.
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@Tahoe61 are the skunk clowns as nasty as regular clowns? I was thinking about getting a pair but I will never get a fish that will attack me if my hands are in the tank. Most clowns are just plain mean...
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I love the purple tips!Just an observation.
The Sebae Anemone has long tentacles when the lights are out, once I turn on the MH 250 wtts it bubbles right up. The anemone is also taking on that cream coloration typical of a Sebae.
iemsparticus
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I’m sure it is one of those things that very from fish to fish, but my Perc pair has never done this to me... they are super friendly.@Tahoe61 are the skunk clowns as nasty as regular clowns? I was thinking about getting a pair but I will never get a fish that will attack me if my hands are in the tank. Most clowns are just plain mean...
They haven’t spawned yet though, so... who knows.
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Thank you.
Keep your sps safe and avoid anemones, unless you have more of mixed reef. Dreams of my anemones walking about into my sps kept me up at night.
@Tahoe61 are the skunk clowns as nasty as regular clowns? I was thinking about getting a pair but I will never get a fish that will attack me if my hands are in the tank. Most clowns are just plain mean...
Much mellower.
After decades of having territorial clowns that bite I swore I was not going to repeat that. They took to the Sebae the minute it was out of the bag. I really like Skunks but I know they are not as showy as designer clowns.
Thank you,
Hopefully the purple tips remain. I know the anemone will become less white and more cream or tan colored though.
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Every once in a great while you buy something in this hobby and it did not cost an arm and leg and works well, that would be this light. I would like a Phoenix bulb better, but for the light and ballast and the bulb you can not beat the price and performance.
Love the nem and clowns, looking good.
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Incredible story. Glad you're back on track.
Interesting on the "soft cycle" as I have never heard of this before.
Interesting on the "soft cycle" as I have never heard of this before.
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I am surprised.
Back when you used to get real quality LR if you wanted to preserve the biodiversity you had to run a soft cycle to avoid ammonia spikes.
I am enjoying the tank with all the fish. Noticed a thread were the hobbyist added the food to the return pump to dispense the food in a more natural manner. This method works great and less waste.
As usual it's the pastel colors that I like.
A pair of Picassos would have been my next choice..but the Skunks are mellow.
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Just came across this thread, happy to see you getting back into the swing of things! Love the progression so far and excited to see where it goes!
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@Tahoe61 hi Cheryl. I just found this thread by hunting for you. I am thrilled to see that you started another tank and I pray all is well with you and your family. You visited my thread in its early stages and offered words of encouragement that I quite enjoyed. Please update if you can. I would love to see some more of Tahoe61 on R2R. I always enjoy your comments.
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+1 ^^^
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hi @Tahoe61
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