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E.intheC
11/11/2009, 06:39 PM
Does anyone have the purple anemone? If so, please post your experiences/photos/good clown fish hosts/etc.

http://www.bluezooaquatics.com/productDetail.asp?did=2&pid=1075&cid=74

wicked_NaCl_h2o
11/11/2009, 09:04 PM
I have a purple (LTA) M. Doreensis from bluezoo, its been with me for two years now. I bought the tiny one. It dug its foot in the sand quickly and ate some food I offered it. It took my pink skunk clown seconds for it to find it.
blurry picture of the pink skunk and tiny purple LTA.
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb23/wicked_nacl_h2o/Picture236.jpg
almost a year later
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb23/wicked_nacl_h2o/Picture2030691.jpg
A week after I moved it to my 120g tank in September 2008. Sold my pink skunk and now my chrysopterus clowns claimed it. Its not their natural host but they sure like it.
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb23/wicked_nacl_h2o/Picture2031132.jpg
Months after its been living in my 120g
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb23/wicked_nacl_h2o/Picture062purple.jpg


The clowns that have this anemone as a natural host in the wild is Pink skunks (A.perideraon), and Clarkiis. Although other clowns will accept it as a host too.

The only problems I've had with my LTA, is that its eaten some snails,and all my conchs. Other than that, it has been a great anemone and I wouldn't trade or sell it for anything.

Winwood
11/11/2009, 09:12 PM
That is a shot of a purple long tentacled anemone known scientifically as Macrodactyla doreensis. It naturally hosts Clark's (A. clarkii), pink skunks (A. perideraion), saddleback clowns (A. polymnus) and A. chrysogaster. They are a sand dwelling anemone that need atleast 4 inches of sand in which to bury their foot in order to feel "happy". As far as care goes, they are one of the hardier of the host anemones to keep, provided they are given a proper environment (deep sandbed, bright light, good water quality, etc.). I kept a purple one just like the one pictured on bluezoo's website for over a year. In that time it grew from about 6 inches to over a foot across. I eventually traded it to friend who still has it today and that was over three years ago.

E.intheC
11/11/2009, 09:17 PM
:eek1::eek1: Woah those are beautiful!!

incredible looking nems. Thanks for posting those pics!

E.intheC
11/11/2009, 09:19 PM
also, wicked.. were your pink skunk clowns aggressive? I'm debating setting up a clown/anemone cube and trying to decide on the clown pair/anemones for my tank. I will keep the same species of anem. though.

Why did you end up getting rid of the pink skunks?

wicked_NaCl_h2o
11/11/2009, 09:37 PM
I had too many tanks, so I sold the tank the anemone was in and put my LTA in my 120g with my Chrysopterus. I couldn't put my pink skunks with my chrysopterus clowns. So naturally, I sold the pink skunk too. If I can get another tank, I would get another pair of pink skunks. They are such characters well worth having. Maybe even add more LTA's like a green and red one. :p now I'm dreaming :D

E.intheC
11/11/2009, 09:47 PM
:p now I'm dreaming :D

Me too, lol. I like the idea of a clownfish/nem tank, and I'm working on making that dream a reality. Got a nice cube tank (actually a choice of 2) lined up but I need to sell my 72 bow first. :(

flyyyguy
11/11/2009, 10:10 PM
here is my purple anemone. Not ones usual choice for a host. Ive had it around 5 years. The pair just started spawing for me last summer.


http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h181/flyyyguy/new%20camera/condy.jpg

reefrf
11/11/2009, 10:21 PM
Here's mine. I've had it for 2 months now & love it!!

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh154/rfinkelstein/P1010029-1.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh154/rfinkelstein/P1040009.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh154/rfinkelstein/P1010059-1.jpg

E.intheC
11/11/2009, 10:37 PM
these are realllly nice looking. I'm very impressed. Great pics everyone.

fooseball08
11/12/2009, 02:15 AM
how much do these nems usually cost... they are way cool

victor90
11/12/2009, 02:56 AM
Your LTA's look great

E.intheC
11/12/2009, 07:41 AM
It really depends. A local vendor over by me is selling them for about $40 for a small one, but I'm sure they go up from there.

reefrf
11/12/2009, 09:16 AM
Mine was $100. But it was worth it to me because of how deep the purple is.

dalee26
11/12/2009, 09:47 AM
Wow! These look stunning! Making me look into one for my Tomato Clown. Bozo would love one!

E.intheC
11/12/2009, 09:52 AM
Yeah, its definitely worth it for such a beautiful specimin.

Toddrtrex
11/12/2009, 10:02 AM
also, wicked.. were your pink skunk clowns aggressive? I'm debating setting up a clown/anemone cube and trying to decide on the clown pair/anemones for my tank. I will keep the same species of anem. though.

Why did you end up getting rid of the pink skunks?

I am not wicked, but....

I still have my pair of pink skunks, they currently are hosted by my blue Haddoni, but I did have them with a purple LTA for a while.

They weren't all that aggressive at first, but once they started spawning that changed. Last year I added a small Potter's to that tank, which had an existing Potter's, I had more trouble from the pink skunks then I did from the existing Potter's. Lots of chasing and some ripped fins that first week, but it did calm done after that.

An older picture of them with a purple LTA.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y189/toddrtrex/New58closeup.jpg

E.intheC
11/12/2009, 11:37 AM
Thanks for the great pic and information, Todd! Looks good!

Doni
11/12/2009, 12:27 PM
Wow! Beautiful purple LTA's!!

Toddrtrex
11/12/2009, 12:55 PM
Thanks for the great pic and information, Todd! Looks good!

Thanks.

This thread is making me miss having LTAs --- only have Haddonis now.


Here are some other pictures of the purple LTAs I have had over the years.

Pretty blurry, but still like it.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y189/toddrtrex/2LTAs5.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y189/toddrtrex/greenandpurple2.jpg

BonsaiNut
11/12/2009, 01:26 PM
I think this is a good example for people who claim large anemones have to be a hundred years old :)

It is obviously clear that even a very small anemone can become quite large in a short period of time.

E.intheC
11/12/2009, 02:01 PM
What kind of lighting is everyone using?

I'm probably going to keep my 72 and use the 250 watt MH bulbs. (Maybe Radiums or EVC 14000K's)

Toddrtrex
11/12/2009, 02:14 PM
What kind of lighting is everyone using?

I'm probably going to keep my 72 and use the 250 watt MH bulbs. (Maybe Radiums or EVC 14000K's)

Not sure if this was addressed to me or not but....

When I had them in my 58 I used 2*250 + 2*96 PC (( it was a while ago, but I want to say I was using the 20K XMs back then ))

When I had them in my 29 (( and then my 33 cube )) I used a single 250 Phoenix bulb.

wicked_NaCl_h2o
11/12/2009, 02:29 PM
I have 2 150w 14k MH and 2x130W Dual actinic on my 120g

E.intheC
11/12/2009, 03:00 PM
Oh, it was addressed to everyone, Todd :) how did u like the xm's? I heard they didn't have great par.

Toddrtrex
11/12/2009, 03:07 PM
Oh, it was addressed to everyone, Todd :) how did u like the xm's? I heard they didn't have great par.

LOL

The 15K XMs have poor PAR, and depending on the ballast, the 20Ks have equal or higher PAR. I liked them, but am using Radiums now, which I like better. Not a huge difference b/t them, but enough that I don't mind spending more for the Radiums.

clowns101
11/12/2009, 04:34 PM
flyyyguy,
If I do recall you had posted that the anemone you posted was a Hiatin Reef Anemone!It sure looks like one but not to for sure!Just let me know!

saltydogs
11/12/2009, 08:34 PM
Will they do well under T5's?

E.intheC
11/12/2009, 08:37 PM
I'd say so, as long as you have good reflectors and enough wattage.

reefrf
11/13/2009, 09:24 AM
I have my Anemones under one 150w DE 14k phoenix in a 34g Solona.

E.intheC
11/13/2009, 04:10 PM
I have my Anemones under one 150w DE 14k phoenix in a 34g Solona.

Your 'nems look great. I just ordered 250 watt Radiums for my bow. Should be perfect mix of color and PAR. :cool:

reefrf
11/13/2009, 10:56 PM
Thanks! With 250's your Nems will be very happy!!


Your 'nems look great. I just ordered 250 watt Radiums for my bow. Should be perfect mix of color and PAR. :cool:

Pylon
11/13/2009, 11:44 PM
Very Pretty nems!
I'm jealous!

OrionN
11/14/2009, 07:23 AM
My H. malu. Purple and carrying eggs. The green on is the male. They spawned once already. I got my timing down and hope to be able to raise some babies next time. My observation indicated that H. malu is a species that reproduce by internal fertilization (like report of S. gigantia). She released the babies at night between 48-60 hrs after spawn. I was not able to save any. They got chew up by the pump
http://home.grandecom.net/~mnguyen/2009-10-23%2007.59.08.jpg

E.intheC
11/15/2009, 12:08 AM
Thanks! With 250's your Nems will be very happy!!

I hope so! I think the purple coloration will really be brought out by the radiums.

E.intheC
11/17/2009, 08:29 PM
Just got the Radiums in the mail today :cool: and they're amazing. I'm excited to finally get some good looking anemones in there.

MadOTC
11/17/2009, 10:09 PM
The purple color in those is beautiful. I think after I get a lighting upgrade I will be in the market for one.

E.intheC
11/18/2009, 08:19 PM
madotc, what lighting are you thinking about getting?

MadOTC
11/18/2009, 09:01 PM
Well i've had a PC fixture over my 120 gallon tank for about 8 months now. It's great for watching the fish, but pretty worthless for growing any kind of coral. Since the price of LEDs is still pretty high, I think i'm gonna start off with dual 250 halides and then decide where to go from there. That will at least get me to the point where i can start moving some stuff from my frag tank into my main setup and have it survive.

nikon187
11/20/2009, 03:06 AM
150w pheonix


http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk206/nikon1879/OCT035.jpg

E.intheC
11/20/2009, 10:08 AM
Dun dun dun... I'm excited to say that ill be able to add some pictures to this thread tonight. :cool:

E.intheC
11/22/2009, 03:55 PM
It's been almost 48 hours since I put the purple LTA in the tank.. and WOW.. it's amazing! Great color, movement, and it's close to 8 inches wide! I LOVE it.

I'd really like to get a nice pair of percs to host the 'nem.. but I know they're not a natural host for the percs. I've seen a few pics of people with similar clown/nem combo's, but is it common for percs to host?

(Just concerned b/c my old pair of occi's never hosted anything but a powerhead..)

Henryreef
11/22/2009, 05:27 PM
Dun dun dun... I'm excited to say that ill be able to add some pictures to this thread tonight. :cool:

Looking forward to it! :thumbsup:

E.intheC
11/22/2009, 05:59 PM
Looking forward to it! :thumbsup:

Not the best pic, but here's the first. The color is pretty close, but not exact:
http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu321/EricFish1234/IMG_1842.jpg

And a second, with flash (shows the nice contrasting colors, if you use your imagination ;) ) :
http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu321/EricFish1234/IMG_1841.jpg

E.intheC
11/22/2009, 06:02 PM
The 'nem is about 8 inches wide. Much larger than I thought it was going to be, as I had expected 4 inches max, :lol: ... not complaining though.

I have to get in there and do some scraping of the overflow box ;) THAT'S for sure...

E.intheC
11/22/2009, 06:08 PM
here's a pic of the 'nem in first few hours that best shows the colors:

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu321/EricFish1234/IMG_1838.jpg

saltydogs
11/22/2009, 07:11 PM
nice pics, beautiful nem

Remicade
11/22/2009, 09:56 PM
I love the purple nems, is there a bubble tip version of the purple, or is it long tipped only?
i got a real nice 7" rbta but my new snow's would look better in purple i think.

jwilliams860
11/22/2009, 10:18 PM
heres my PLTA

http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo245/jwilliams860/DSC07189.jpg

and my purple gig

http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo245/jwilliams860/DSC07181.jpg

victor90
11/23/2009, 12:29 AM
Mine under T5s only daylight on
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee95/atbusa/IMG_9624.jpg

fullmonti
11/23/2009, 12:31 PM
My H. malu. Purple and carrying eggs. The green on is the male. They spawned once already. I got my timing down and hope to be able to raise some babies next time. My observation indicated that H. malu is a species that reproduce by internal fertilization (like report of S. gigantia). She released the babies at night between 48-60 hrs after spawn. I was not able to save any. They got chew up by the pump
http://home.grandecom.net/~mnguyen/2009-10-23%2007.59.08.jpg

What are the green things on the rocks in the back ground? I ask because I have some on one of my rocks.

OrionN
11/23/2009, 01:05 PM
They are just some algae. Very slow grow and i never research for their names. Tangs love them, IME

E.intheC
11/23/2009, 02:09 PM
Yeap, that looks like bubble algae from my blackberry.

vaporize
11/23/2009, 02:24 PM
wicked_NaCl_h2o & everybody who has them:

How deep is your sandbed, I know the recommendation of 4". I find that for mine, they seems to be satisfied with 2.5" sandbed, so wondering what everybody's are at?

I tried multiple healthy ones in a barebottom tank without much success long term (~3months). There are also pink ones that are more rare

E.intheC
11/23/2009, 02:46 PM
Mine is in about 2.5 inches or so. Seems to like it so far.

OrionN
11/23/2009, 04:11 PM
Yeap, that looks like bubble algae from my blackberry.
It is not the usual bubble algae. The are formed by tiny little bubbles not one large bubble.

wicked_NaCl_h2o
11/23/2009, 07:50 PM
wicked_NaCl_h2o & everybody who has them:

How deep is your sandbed, I know the recommendation of 4". I find that for mine, they seems to be satisfied with 2.5" sandbed, so wondering what everybody's are at?

I tried multiple healthy ones in a barebottom tank without much success long term (~3months). There are also pink ones that are more rare

My sand is 5 inches deep on the side where the LTA is. It seems to love it and completely buries itself under the sand every once in a while. It hasn't moved from the spot where I put it. This anemone tends to move when you put them in shallow sand.

SNAKEMANVET
11/24/2009, 05:30 PM
Apic of my purple tip lta

<a href="http://s161.photobucket.com/albums/t205/SNAKEMANVET/?action=view&current=100_1067.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t205/SNAKEMANVET/100_1067.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

E.intheC
11/24/2009, 05:32 PM
that's a good pic!

super1man
11/25/2009, 12:44 AM
great pictures love the purple color

E.intheC
12/20/2009, 12:17 AM
....I ended up having to trade my purple LTA :( ..it wasn't happy. I'm not sure if it was the shallow sandbed, the flow, or the nitrates (my skimmer is on back-order and hasn't arrived yet..) but it kept moving around and started to look sickly. It came close to being sucked in by my Tunze powerhead..

Boundless
12/20/2009, 01:52 AM
Such Deep color of purple !

lloydkeller
12/20/2009, 08:22 PM
beautifull !!!!!

pimpman75
12/25/2009, 11:36 AM
Ive never seen a purple anenomone before thats amazing. try and pise some more pics!! i might buy one!!

silviokai
12/25/2009, 06:07 PM
Here my Purple Anemone with the Ocellaris.