It finally happened!

[Lawrence914]

After almost six months, it finally happened. :)

My anemone went on the move about a week ago - settled into the corner of the tank. Then, my A. ocellaris discovered the anemone! She has become obsessed with her new friend... barely leaving the anemone even for food.

Luckily, she hasn't gotten so territorial that I can't target feed the anemone. I was worried about that, but it accepted some food today. The anemone does seem a little stressed during the past few days - it doesn't open fully like it was doing previously.

I'm pretty sure it's a macrodactyla doreensis. I've attached a couple of pictures that don't do the animal much justice. The flash from the camera pretty much washed out the green cast that the animal has... almost a striping in the middle and on the tentacles. Yes, the tentacle tips are a little lighter.

It's very exciting. :rollface:

http://www.highway914.net/fish/hosting1.jpg

http://www.highway914.net/fish/hosting2.jpg

[CalDiver]

That is really cool. It's so fun to watch.

I was lucky and didn't have to wait 6 months. But it sounds like it was worth it.

[kar93]

very nice , you could think about gettting her another friend so they can both enjoy your nem. How long have you had it?

[CalDiver]

I have had them for 5+ years now. The rose nem has multiplited many times over. Probable have over 15+ nems by now. I want to get more but the saddleback that I have is very mean and I don't know if he will allow another one in the tank.

[Lawrence914]

Hi Kane!

The clown is half of a pair I purchased about a year ago... one of them went carpet surfing. I use egg crate, but there is a small gap for a hob heater and my overflow box. He must have escaped there.

I found him before he died. Things looked good at first, but he never really recovered. :(