Pink Tipped Sabae Anemone - Feeding Tips

[shorty gee]

Recently purchase two pink tipped 'sabae' anemones in the same bag. I presume that the smaller of the two may be a clone or a mating pair? I do not know much about the characteristics of a mating pair. I had read that they are asexual and can split. I am currently feeding them brine shrimp syring method.

Also at certain times I have noticed the larger anemone shrink its tentacles, turn them a greenish purple and its tips get really pink. What could this mean??? The smaller clone does it too.

For lighting I am using a Industrial 400 watt mercury vapour light - 3 hours per day and also two fluorescent tubes one white, one blue for twelve hours.

Any comments tips or reading material recommendations would be appreciated......

[leebca]

I moved your post to the Reef Forum (form the fish forum) where they address invertebrates.

[kevinpo]

Hello,
Heteractis crispa is the species most commonly associated with the common Sebae name. They do not pair or split but rather spawn en mass. This is a rare occurrence in the home aquarium. This is not a high light requirement anemone but I would recommend a minimum of 4-6 hours of halide for this species. Small (pencil eraser size) pieces of raw shrimp three times a week work well for this species. If fed too much they will grow quickly to half meter size or so.

They are mostly water which they expel on a regular basis to remove waste products then quickly re inflate. A sign of trouble is when it looks like their insides are being expelled or if they start falling apart. The anemone should be removed quickly if this happens. They typically live in the substrate at the base of a rock and will move seldom or never if they like the location.

Cheers,
Kevin

[shorty gee]

I moved your post to the Reef Forum (form the fish forum) where they address invertebrates.

Thank you we will remember next time to post to the appropriate forum. How do you post a thanks to you.

[shorty gee]

Hello,
Heteractis crispa is the species most commonly associated with the common Sebae name. They do not pair or split but rather spawn en mass. This is a rare occurrence in the home aquarium. This is not a high light requirement anemone but I would recommend a minimum of 4-6 hours of halide for this species. Small (pencil eraser size) pieces of raw shrimp three times a week work well for this species. If fed too much they will grow quickly to half meter size or so.

They are mostly water which they expel on a regular basis to remove waste products then quickly re inflate. A sign of trouble is when it looks like their insides are being expelled or if they start falling apart. The anemone should be removed quickly if this happens. They typically live in the substrate at the base of a rock and will move seldom or never if they like the location.

Cheers,
Kevin

Thanks for that information I will keep it all in mind!

[shorty gee]

Hello,
Heteractis crispa is the species most commonly associated with the common Sebae name. They do not pair or split but rather spawn en mass. This is a rare occurrence in the home aquarium. This is not a high light requirement anemone but I would recommend a minimum of 4-6 hours of halide for this species. Small (pencil eraser size) pieces of raw shrimp three times a week work well for this species. If fed too much they will grow quickly to half meter size or so.

They are mostly water which they expel on a regular basis to remove waste products then quickly re inflate. A sign of trouble is when it looks like their insides are being expelled or if they start falling apart. The anemone should be removed quickly if this happens. They typically live in the substrate at the base of a rock and will move seldom or never if they like the location.

Cheers,
Kevin

Sorry, once again (we are new on the block).

We are thinking of housing an assortment of anemones primarily in our tank. What species do you recommend go with the Heteractis Crispa?

My light is very similar to metal halide, should I turn it on tommorrow for six hours, due to the phosphate levels possibly rising?

Cheers Kevin

Shorty Gee & Silvey Dee

[kevinpo]

Hello,
Macrodactyla doreensis (Long Tentacle Anemone) or LTA as it is also commonly referred to is a good candidate. I am quite familiar with MV lighting and although I don't personally care for the colour spectrum it is suitable for stimulating zooxanthellae in the tissue of marine invertebrates. The LTA is generally a sand dweller and also stays put when conditions are to its liking. It is also one of the easiest clown hosting anemone species to keep.

should I turn it on tomorrow for six hours, due to the phosphate levels possibly rising

I'm not sure what you are referring to here?

Cheers,
Kevin

[shorty gee]

Hello,
I'm not sure what you are referring to here?

Cheers,
Kevin

I read up that four hours is ample time for anemones and coral with mercury vapour(MV) lighting. I have been keeping my MV on for six hours, but have read that over this time can cause phosphate levels to rise?????? All seems well though. I will keep testing my water to monitor the situation. Can you recommend me any other read-up material, studies or findings (books, mags, net), which will have the clear explanation as to how and why the phosphate levels rise. Sorry not to have explained that I was referrring to my lighting. I also keep a fluoro light which has two flurorescent tubes one white, one blue which I keep on for 14 hours plus per day.

[kevinpo]

Hello,
Phosphate levels can only rise with the addition of something to the water itself such as foods containing phosphate, water (like top-off and water changes) or some other additive/supplement. All animals require phosphate but the problem in the captive marine environment is that phosphates can build up higher than the usage (export). This net gain over time can cause unwanted algae blooms.
Here is a link to a great article. Jump to the section on phosphate or read the whole article.
The “How To” Guide to Reef Aquarium Chemistry for Beginners Part 4: What Chemicals May Detrimentally Accumulate by Randy Holmes-Farley - Reefkeeping.com

Cheers,
Kevin

[shorty gee]

Thank you very much for this information. I will be modifying the lighting as I only want to give the best of care to my beginners collection of anemones.