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Blue/Purple Carpet.....
I was uncertain if it was a Stichodactyla mertensii or Stichodactyla haddoni at first. After some research and inquiry; it was concluded that it is a haddoni. The unique coloration and shape/pattern of its shorter/stubbier tentacles is what initially attracted me to it. Enjoy.....
Here's what it looked like at the LFS attached to the side of the aquarium: http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps6f41ef52.jpg Here's what it looked like in the bag after collection from the aquarium. Notice the stark difference in colouration and unique tentacle pattern. Also; no visible (tiny) oral disc which is another anomaly. http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps712ffcc0.jpg http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps9997dc43.jpg Pictures of it being acclimated in my sump: http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps71357731.jpg http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps1f6bee56.jpg http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps791c760b.jpg Pictures of it in my display (it had taken up a home in an empty clam shell): http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps7a6f3158.jpg http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/a...pseafeebda.jpg |
Stunning colours!! Did you get rid of your other carpets to make room for these 2??
How does the purple one eat? |
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The purple one eats and readily takes whatever I feed it. Very sticky. Uniboob - Sweet shots. Very nice. :) |
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Where do you get your carpet anemones in Ontario?
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There isn't a favourite or favoured lfs that I source my carpets from. I've purchased from pretty much all of them at one point in time. I've been fortunate enough to have a good relationship with most of the lfs and they've been very kind to keep an eye out for ones I'm looking for; for myself and for my friends. :) They've also allowed me to try and save/rescue the odd rough looking one as well.
I've said before - we're very fortunate in the Great Toronto Area (GTA) to have so many competitive and quality lfs. Throughout my travels; I haven't seen a more competitive retail environment than the GTA. P.S. - Malus are very nice and not often seen. Nice to see you have one in your collection. :) |
Huge Red Carpet.....
Final Batch (for a while ;) ) of anemone pics.....
Currently being housed in my refugium (90 Gallon Tank) is one of the largest Red Carpet Haddoni's that I have seen in captivity as a hobbyist. I know of only one other member that has one as big (if not bigger and nicer ;) ). The span of this anemone is easily a minimum of 24" in diameter. I am currently working on a new display tank and display refugium (forever ongoing) to properly display and house this wonderful specimen :) . Yeah....I have a soft spot for anemones. Enjoy..... http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps1d9113bf.jpg You'll note some of the various "Flame" Bubble Tip Anemones in the upper right hand corner ;) : http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps04d98bf5.jpg http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps1eb0d65f.jpg http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps3ef85de6.jpg http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps38e0022d.jpg http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps8baed32a.jpg These are pics after it has snacked on a tiger shrimp that I fed it. You'll note that I've been experimenting with different clown fish as well. The Picasso Clarkii in the above pics was just way too aggressive and possessive of its surroundings - so he was sent off to another hobbyist and these were introduced. : http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/a...pse27b95c9.jpg http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps62e8de44.jpg http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps91ecd8b5.jpg |
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