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EmilyB
10-01-2002, 03:13 AM
...however blocked by Stripey Pants who can't be photographed unless you are trying to photgraph something else. :rolleyes: He can give some size perspective I guess... The sebae anemone must be approaching 14 inches, and isn't even fully expanded here. It is becoming a monster, such that I wouldn't recommend the sebae, for an additional reason now. If they DO thrive, you will need an enormous environment for them.
http://www.members.shaw.ca/bhadford1/StripeyPants1.jpg
Delphinus
10-01-2002, 11:09 AM
Yup, totally agreed on that one. In fact, it seems just about any anemone species, if thriving, gets just enormous given enough time. I was just about to add to that, "with the possible exception of BTAs" but then I had a second thought -- even they can get exceptionally large if they want to (I have seen 20" specimens of BTA, although I think those tend to be a specific strain or sub-species, but even if not all BTAs get that huge, they can get large nonetheless, and then split, and then you can have multiple large BTAs in a tank, and unless you're prepared to unload the splits you will be wishing you had an enormous setup for them..)
Mind you, to me, there is little less exciting to see a fantastic specimen of anemone. I just saw Stichodactyla gigantea for real (not a photograph) the other day. I am so, so, mad at myself for not bringing my camera. :( Oh well, c'est la vie....
BTW, thanks for the picture. Looks very nice! smile.gif
[ 01 October 2002, 07:11: Message edited by: delphinus ]
Troy F
10-01-2002, 12:25 PM
That's awesome. The clown is stunning too. Glad to see he's doing well.
AJ_77
10-02-2002, 02:30 AM
Still 2nd fiddle to the LTA at left, yes? Now there's a monster! (arrrr, an eatin' machine, arrrrh!)
Cheers!
I'm starting to catch up to you Emily. Better start feeding yours some more. smile.gif smile.gif smile.gif
http://www.hyperdream.com/~samw/reef/SebaeAnemone/200210/120-2089_img_std.jpg
http://www.hyperdream.com/~samw/reef/SebaeAnemone/200209/120-2059_img_std.jpg
For More:
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EmilyB
10-05-2002, 02:35 AM
Your pics are so great ! However, my sebae will eat yours for a snack.. http://www.members.shaw.ca/bhadford1/SebaeO4.jpg
And yes Alan, the LTA deserves most honorable mention http://www.members.shaw.ca/bhadford1/LTAOct4.jpg
AJ_77
10-05-2002, 02:41 AM
AAhhhh, there it is! That thing is freakin' HOOGE! (And quite lovely...) ;)
AJ
Originally posted by EmilyB:
Your pics are so great ! However, my sebae will eat yours for a snack.. <font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Fight...Fight...Fight... hehehe. smile.gif smile.gif
Magnificent specimens Emily. Its a good thing that these things don't like to move much isn't it???
How big is that LTA?
[ 04 October 2002, 22:50: Message edited by: Sam W ]
EmilyB
10-05-2002, 03:40 AM
Magnificent specimens Emily. Its a good thing that these things don't like to move much isn't it???<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Thank you. Originally, they both wanted the center of the tank. So the LTA moved once....he said "OKAY you monster sebae, I defer to your most incredible supremacy..." :D
How big is that LTA? <font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Maybe 10". Hasn't really changed much in the past year, had it for four years now. It has a resident porcelain crab that's been in there over a year. I'll have to get a pic. (I'll take my time.....I'm way too impatient to get a good photo sometimes). It also doesn't appear to bother corals like the sebae. In fact it is resting against a leather in the pic, the leather is just growing away from it with no visible damage.
AJ_77
10-05-2002, 07:17 PM
Pretty sure yours is a baby BTA, Bob.
Alan
Originally posted by Bob Ipema:
[QB] And Sam, is your lighting the new GE bulbs? And what were the tank dimensions again? This is a recent picture of "buttugly" :D :confused:
QB]<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Your BTA looks good Bob. Looks like messy hair day. Is there a powerhead pointing at it?
Yes, I use GE 9325K bulbs exclusively (except for 1 month of Coralife) for my show tank. My photos are taken without flash and in a dark room to eliminate glass reflections. I really like this light (very bright) and I think my animals do too.
[ 05 October 2002, 15:26: Message edited by: Sam W ]
Bob I
10-05-2002, 09:06 PM
Your BTA looks good Bob. Looks like messy hair day. Is there a powerhead pointing at it?
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">The powerhead is at the other end of the tank, but it is fairly powerful. It is funny, but the light is off for part of the day, and there is a window about five feet away from the side of the tank. The anemone always moves to utilise that light. When the tank lights come on again it moves back. BTW the lighting on that tank is still with 1.5+ year old bulbs, I still have yours ready to go. :D
[ 05 October 2002, 17:08: Message edited by: Bob Ipema ]
Canadian Man
10-06-2002, 04:39 AM
Magnificent pics folks.
:eek:
Bob I
10-06-2002, 04:47 AM
Tell me please Deb. Is Butt Ugly a LTA, or a BTA? And Sam, is your lighting the new GE bulbs? And what were the tank dimensions again? This is a recent picture of "buttugly" :D :confused:
http://www.therockies.com/rcipema/anemoneone.jpg
[ 05 October 2002, 14:27: Message edited by: Bob Ipema ]
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