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Magnifica experts- why are you interested in the color of the base? I’m about to place an order and trying to decide which to buy. Thanks!
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Magnifica, unlike other anemones which hid their unprotected columns in the sand or in crevices, perk high up on flat surface and exposed their column for all to see. In our aquarium, the column color of the Magnifica added a lot to their attractiveness.
@magdude's Magnifica
@magdude's Magnifica
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Whatever you choose you're sure to get a really nice specimen. These are very healthy mags from PEA and that is extremely hard to come by.
Keep in mind that of all the times we tend to pass over brown in all other corals-- don't do that here. Brown bases are really really awesome.
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I just purchased the green with yellow base. I think it’s this one. Fingers crossed it ships ok. I’ve been eyeing the mags for a few years but have always been hesitant about shipping.
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It'll be fine. They do solid A+ shipping.. it's already really healthy anyway... you do always want cipro around just incase though! I don't think you'll need it but doesn't hurt to have.I just purchased the green with yellow base. I think it’s this one. Fingers crossed it ships ok. I’ve been eyeing the mags for a few years but have always been hesitant about shipping.
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You won’t be disappointed !!I just purchased the green with yellow base. I think it’s this one. Fingers crossed it ships ok. I’ve been eyeing the mags for a few years but have always been hesitant about shipping.
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I do not use antibiotics for anemones. I have never found it necessary. Prophylactic use of antibiotics is not something we as a hobby should be doing. Antibiotics as a treatment are OK on an individual basis in qualified hands, but I've never found the need. Most hobbyists are not qualified to use powerful antibiotics indiscriminately and such usage has far reaching implications that far outweigh any short term hobby benefit.
I acquire these anemones from a particular trusted source. I give them lots of flow and natural sunlight. They are fed strategically. I keep water parameters at natural saltwater levels as best I can, this includes Iodine which I consider critical! ICP testing is crucial for accurate Iodine dosing. I use ESV brand 5% Iodide for dosing. Iodine levels are very important and impactful to bacterial populations. Good bacteria vs pathogenic bacteria. IME if you have STN/RTN or so-called "brown jelly" in corals or poor health in anemones, Iodine level is at the root and low Iodine level allows pathology bacteria to overtake the animal. Regular usage of Hydrospace PNS bacterial products is also very beneficial.
I do not use antibiotics for anemones. I have never found it necessary. Prophylactic use of antibiotics is not something we as a hobby should be doing. Antibiotics as a treatment are OK on an individual basis in qualified hands, but I've never found the need. Most hobbyists are not qualified to use powerful antibiotics indiscriminately and such usage has far reaching implications that far outweigh any short term hobby benefit.
I acquire these anemones from a particular trusted source. I give them lots of flow and natural sunlight. They are fed strategically. I keep water parameters at natural saltwater levels as best I can, this includes Iodine which I consider critical! ICP testing is crucial for accurate Iodine dosing. I use ESV brand 5% Iodide for dosing. Iodine levels are very important and impactful to bacterial populations. Good bacteria vs pathogenic bacteria. IME if you have STN/RTN or so-called "brown jelly" in corals or poor health in anemones, Iodine level is at the root and low Iodine level allows pathology bacteria to overtake the animal. Regular usage of Hydrospace PNS bacterial products is also very beneficial.
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I tend to agree with Dr Mac here. I was the one that developed the treatment protocol for sick anemones with Cipro many years ago. It help a lot for sick anemones but today people use used Cipro and other antibiotic in such irresponsible ways that I am sorry that I I have part in promote antibiotic usage.
I know that it is not my fault. Antibiotic have been used before I popularized it, but the success of anemone treatment have a. Lot to do with increase antibiotic use.
I know that it is not my fault. Antibiotic have been used before I popularized it, but the success of anemone treatment have a. Lot to do with increase antibiotic use.
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Were you referring to ESV potassium iodide (1%) ? I don’t see a 5% iodide on their website. Thanks ! I had always used Natureef iodine Plus in the past
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I had them make a 5% solution for me. My systems are too large to use 1%. I dose 1-1.5 ml weekly.
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It's been nine months since I've added anything to my tank... These broke my resolve. I'm excited to see how it looks in person.
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New anemones posting tonight!
Mine is during the same thing. It starts to deflate around 4-7pm then inflate back. Been that way for few days already. I thought it’s normal. 1st time having these type of nem. I do have some Sherman rose anemone in the tank as well, but they are in the opposite side. It’s a 6ft tank.
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