~ Rainbow Haddoni ~

[reefsponge]

Really excited about adding this beautiful creature to the display tank. I have had it for about a week in a holding tank. I’ve only seen it deflate once and that was prior to dropping a deuce, so feeling pretty comfortable that is healthy and ready to add to the display. It is my first haddoni, and I was a touch leery about adding it to a barebottom tank. I have a wrasse den that I plan on adding about 3” of sand to. Hopefully I can find the sweet spot with lower flow and adequate light to keep it happy and anchored. It will be joining a mixed reef that is anemone dominant. I have never seen a color morph like this in a haddoni before. It is about 7” diameter when fully expanded in the mid day sun.

 

[dylana407]

Beautiful....nice find

 

[tp5056]

Absolutely stunning! Looking forward to seeing more updates on this!

 

[DSC reef]

Nicest carpet I've ever seen.

 

[dylana407]

I wonder what kind of carpet is it?

 

[reefsponge]

I wonder what kind of carpet is it?

I am feeling pretty confident that it is a Stichodactyla haddoni, based on the foot and it’s stick characteristics. Here is a pic of the foot when drip acclimation was being performed.

 

[reefsponge]

The carpet seems to be liking the wrasse den I filled with sand. Guiding it into it was quite challenging, super sticky. I left the tunzes off overnight and it has secured its foot to the base with its column surrounded by sand.

 

[Overboard]

Very nice! Exceptional coloration!

 

[tenten900]

Looks amazing !

 

[OrionN]

Very nice. Your Magnifica does not look too bad either. Pictures of the Magnifica please

 

[reefsponge]

Very nice. Your Magnifica does not look too bad either. Pictures of the Magnifica please

Yeah, that one is still my favorite...

 

[Asagi]

How is the haddoni doing?

 

[reefsponge]

The haddoni is doing great and is a fun creature to gaze at in the tank. It has gained some diameter, probably at ~6”. I don’t directly feed it at all, but it is very sticky and always seems to benefit from fish feeding and coral feeding. The green rim has become more of an aqua. I don’t know which I like more? Phone pics...

And the magnifica is still at it’s perch enjoying itself.

 

[Asagi]

The haddoni is doing great and is a fun creature to gaze at in the tank. It has gained some diameter, probably at ~6”. I don’t directly feed it at all, but it is very sticky and always seems to benefit from fish feeding and coral feeding. The green rim has become more of an aqua. I don’t know which I like more? Phone pics...

And the magnifica is still at it’s perch enjoying itself.

I’m partial to the aqua! Thanks for sharing! Beautiful!

 

[RobMcC]

How is this anemone doing now? Any updates?

 

[reefsponge]

Still going strong! Have had her in a basket ready to find her a new home. Just really enjoyable to stare at!

 

[RobMcC]

Still going strong! Have had her in a basket ready to find her a new home. Just really enjoyable to stare at!

It looks even better now. Seems to orange, yellow, and a bit of pink now!

 

[Mr_Knightley]

Just incredible! I've never seen a carpet with that orange coloration, let alone a bicolored one! I hope she finds a great new home!

 

[reefsponge]

It looks even better now. Seems to orange, yellow, and a bit of pink now!

It has improved in color! About 5 different colors in it now. I never feed it, just the mysis or brine shrimp the clownfish shares with her. About 7-8” fully expanded.

 

[reefsponge]

Last look at this gem in my care. Off to a dedicated carpet tank. Godspeed.