Haven't quite decided that yet. Probably going into a 100gal peninsula style tank I already have laying around, but I'd like to do 100 gallon cube and make it the center focus. Mertens known to get 2-3ft across so taking that into consideration.
Based on this photo alone, I predict that it'll get a lot bigger. A LOT. It's still not fully expanded--even the tentacles may get a bit longer. With mertensii, the oral disc tends to lay more flat if given the space (it'll still have some folds, but usually on the outer edges) so I'm guessing that it's only at about 3/4 of its actual size.can already tell the Mertens will need a new home very soon. Opening more each day probably close to 16” specimen and it’s just getting settled in
Agreed, it seems to be stretching further each day. If it had adequate space I think it would be 2ft across in a few weeks time. Probably was around that size or bigger when collected.
It’s a purplish base with gold tips on each tent
Thanks. :)
Yes, it seems very healthy. I was fortunate I was able to pick it up direct from the importer a few days after it came in from Indo.
I think this is they key to most anemone success stories--the quicker they're into the hands of capable reefers the better.
