I received a box of rocks today.

[NY_Caveman]

Jenny, you're a Mama.

LOL, that was awesome. I think I am going to try and move the new girl to the big structure on the left and just go full anemone up top. Why not, right?

 

[RichtheReefer21]

Congrats bri! It's a beauty! U gonna keep it or possibly use it as credit or something towards some new... ya know

 

[crusso1993]

Congrats Brian!

BTW, when I say I cleaned the tank, I meant the glass and all pumps. The back wall and rockwork I will address tomorrow. Maybe see if I can move the split anemone to a better spot too.

I may be in the minority but I like the look of the back wall, at least, in the pics.

 

[NY_Caveman]

Congrats bri! It's a beauty! U gonna keep it or possibly use it as credit or something towards some new... ya know

I think I am going to keep it. However, I may take some pictures around to some LFSs and see if there is any interest in case they split again. I cannot handle any more anemones in this little tank. At one time I had a list of folks interested, but lost the list when the last iPhone update bricked my phone. Anyone with interest let me know and I will start a new list.

 

[Crabby48]

As I scrolled down I instantly notice the second anemone. Congratulations want to trade anemones I’ll give you 4-5 for one. I have 6 and possible 7.

Or maybe a play date? @Katrina71 want to join?

 

[Raege]

Very cool Brian be interesting to see if clown splits time between them?

 

[NY_Caveman]

Was wondering the same thing.

 

[Raege]

Think it would be a good chance. Seen other clowns host several bels kinda doing a route around tank.

 

[SPR1968]

Finally cleaned the tank today, LOL!

FTS

Notice anything? The anemone looked a little off to me

Then I was like, WTBH?

That is right. After 18 months in the tank, the BTA finally split.

First of all, it is awesome. Amazing any creature can do this. Second, I get a free anemone. Sweet! I have to admit though, I am a little terrified of what may come next. What could go wrong, right @Crabby48 ?

;Hilarious ;Hilarious ;Hilarious

Well that looks much better and the anemone, and clown fish look happy

 

[PanchoG]

BTW, when I say I cleaned the tank, I meant the glass and all pumps. The back wall and rockwork I will address tomorrow. Maybe see if I can move the split anemone to a better spot too.

I was going to say something but this cleared my question.

 

[PanchoG]

Congrats on the new nem.

 

[NY_Caveman]

Sometimes in reefing we deal with mysteries and frustrations. My tank certainly had its share of challenges in 2019. This new year has so far brought the opposite. This week the tank presented me with the kind of wonderful chain of events that define why I love this hobby. I will explain.

I mentioned the other day, after a week away, in the midst of neglect, my Bubble Tipped Anemone split. This was one of the pictures I shared.

The clone went to the back side of the anemone rock and appeared to wedge itself into three rocks. Today I decided to try and free the anemone from this spot and move it to the large left structure.

First I prepared myself

(I work in the tank with my shirt off. Deal with it, LOL)

My first bit of luck was that the clone anemone’s foot was only attached to the main anemone rock. It would have been much more difficult to remove her if she was stuck to multiple pieces.

After about 15 minutes of massaging her, she detached her foot and I had her in hand. Next I held her onto a secure spot with a small hole on the top left rock. She immediately grabbed hold and I let her go and watched.

Almost immediately, the big Mama Clownfish started going into the clone. Then she went back and forth between the two anemones. Pretty cool. Next, something amazing happened. The male Clownfish, who had ignored the original anemone for 5 months, started backing his tail into the clone anemone.

After a short period of acclimation he was swimming around happy in his new found home.

The Mama kept coming over still and for the first time ever, our two Clownfish were sharing an anemone. Amazing.

For the most part, the two Clowns spent the day in their respective anemones. The Mama in her usual spot on the right and the male in the clone anemone on the left.

After my daily sleep, I woke to find the clone had moved to a more secure spot about 4” to the left. The male Clown was still there and the tank looked beautiful.

I must say I am overjoyed with my tank these last couple of days. Clowns and anemones are why I have a reef. The anemone split brought a beautiful new creature into the tank. The move of that clone anemone went painlessly. Then, the male Clown finally found an anemone home. The two Clowns even seem to be getting along swimmingly and perhaps, a new love will form between them. I suppose my feelings are revealed as I write here, but I really cannot convey how much I love my tank right now.

 

[Why-Me]

That's awesome @NY_Caveman

 

[Hemmdog]

Sometimes in reefing we deal with mysteries and frustrations. My tank certainly had its share of challenges in 2019. This new year has so far brought the opposite. This week the tank presented me with the kind of wonderful chain of events that define why I love this hobby. I will explain.

I mentioned the other day, after a week away, in the midst of neglect, my Bubble Tipped Anemone split. This was one of the pictures I shared.

The clone went to the back side of the anemone rock and appeared to wedge itself into three rocks. Today I decided to try and free the anemone from this spot and move it to the large left structure.

First I prepared myself

(I work in the tank with my shirt off. Deal with it, LOL)

My first bit of luck was that the clone anemone’s foot was only attached to the main anemone rock. It would have been much more difficult to remove her if she was stuck to multiple pieces.

After about 15 minutes of massaging her, she detached her foot and I had her in hand. Next I held her onto a secure spot with a small hole on the top left rock. She immediately grabbed hold and I let her go and watched.

Almost immediately, the big Mama Clownfish started going into the clone. Then she went back and forth between the two anemones. Pretty cool. Next, something amazing happened. The male Clownfish, who had ignored the original anemone for 5 months, started backing his tail into the clone anemone.

After a short period of acclimation he was swimming around happy in his new found home.

The Mama kept coming over still and for the first time ever, our two Clownfish were sharing an anemone. Amazing.

For the most part, the two Clowns spent the day in their respective anemones. The Mama in her usual spot on the right and the male in the clone anemone in the left.

After my daily sleep, I woke to find the clone had moved to a more secure spot about 4” to the left. The male Clown was still there and the tank looked beautiful.

I must say I am overjoyed with my tank these last couple of days. Clowns and anemones are why I have a reef. The anemone split brought a beautiful new creature into the tank. The move of that clone anemone went painlessly. Then, the male Clown finally found an anemone home. The two Clowns even seem to be getting along swimmingly and perhaps, a new love will form between them. I suppose my feelings are revealed as I write here, but I really cannot convey how much I love my tank right now.

That’s so cool! That made me want to get a bubble tip and clowns so bad!

 

[NY_Caveman]

That’s so cool! That made me want to get a bubble tip and clowns so bad!

 

[Why-Me]

That’s so cool! That made me want to get a bubble tip and clowns so bad!

 

[NY_Caveman]

Thanks fellows. Love how we are all in this together enjoying each other’s tanks.

 

[Why-Me]

My 50 cube will be getting set up in 8 days!

 

[Hemmdog]

Lol, I want to now! I really want one of these yellow ones.

 

[Why-Me]

Lol, I want to now! I really want one of these yellow ones.

Had a guy in our local forum selling one like that this past fall.
If he has that specimen again this spring I'll hit you up and maybe we can get it you.?!
Here's what I have from his for sale pic...