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Pankake232
04/03/2013, 10:36 AM
So I have heard that there is something called a Mini carpet Nem, not a Maxi-Mini but a legit Mini Carpet Nem gets nay about 1.5 inches across anyone heard of this?
Rippinfrags
04/03/2013, 12:06 PM
They are both identified as stichodactyla tapetum. The main differences between the two are: size and how frequently they reproduce. The smaller "mini carpets" reproduce frequently and only get to be roughly 2 in. in diameter. While on the other hand the "maxi-minis" can get to be roughly 5 to 8 inches and generally do not a-sexually reproduce.
Pankake232
04/03/2013, 01:35 PM
Where do I find these mini carpets?
SNAKEMANVET
04/03/2013, 04:01 PM
Sorry for the crappy pic,I started with one and have four.The largest is 3'' across.

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t205/SNAKEMANVET/001-33_zps6519276c.jpg
Pankake232
04/03/2013, 04:24 PM
where did you get yours at?
SNAKEMANVET
04/03/2013, 05:10 PM
At my local lfs.
bradleym
04/03/2013, 05:19 PM
You can also get them on eBay for about $50+ if you're determined. There's another one, green and purple, same size and splitting tendency, but less pretty.
Gary Majchrzak
04/03/2013, 06:32 PM
Search RC using keyword Stichodactyla tapetum

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/512/7144new_pics_116914984_1_.jpg

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/512/7144tapetum_005_1_.jpg
Pankake232
04/04/2013, 09:48 AM
so where can I find one of these mini carpets
bradleym
04/05/2013, 10:57 AM
The red ones are pretty common on ebay. The others are not very common anymore, but sometimes show up on ebay or the For Sale Forum here. You will have access to the For Sale Forum after 90 days and 50 meaningful posts on RC.
psidriven
04/05/2013, 11:35 AM
so where can I find one of these mini carpets

it helps if you have your location listed, then people can point you to a local source. here in the sf bay area, the mini carpets are pretty common.
jdsabin1
04/05/2013, 01:24 PM
I hope it's okay to post this link to a 'show off' thread for these guys. Several of us have a nano tank setup for these anemones. They are really awesome and some can be SO colorful.

http://www.nano-reef.com/topic/235118-minimini-maxi-anemone-showoff-thread/
Pankake232
04/05/2013, 01:48 PM
it helps if you have your location listed, then people can point you to a local source. here in the sf bay area, the mini carpets are pretty common.

"palm to face"

Fort Lauderdale FL
NanoJosh
07/09/2013, 04:41 PM
"palm to face"

Fort Lauderdale FL

Bump I'm in central florida and also wonder where I can find the mini carpets any where between Orlando and ft lauderdale would be great.


55 gal mixed reef 10 gal SPS Dom.
10 gal nem tank 2 maxi minis 2 rock flower and one sunburst RBTA

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