New Giganteas with Pedal Laceration

this is me · 11/18/2014, 06:51 PM

Good to be back in the gigantean club.

Picked these two up last night from my lfs. I wasn't going to get back to giganteas but after he showed me the pictures of the giganteas at the supplier and it could be shipped to arrive the day after, I couldn't resist.

Yellowish Green

Purple. This is a monster. A lot bigger than I desire.

One small budding from pedal laceration on the purple. I'm not sure if there's more but what I found last night.

clorox · 11/18/2014, 09:17 PM

Wow.....what a coup!

That purple monster will likely become 16-18" once it expands. Finding healthy, colorful gigs is rare.

geckoejon · 11/19/2014, 05:36 AM

very niiiice.... hope they do well for you.

i'm not familiar with the "buds" on a gig. i only recently acquired a couple. is a bud a result of the laceration and just how it heals? maybe offspring of some sort? i thought they spawned though...

Pinkskunk · 11/19/2014, 07:16 AM

Hey Nick congrats again on the new gigs.

wow beautiful !

i hope the pedal thing is nothing serious, under your care i think it would be healthy. are they both in your display or frag tank?

please keep us posted on the condition.

this is me · 11/19/2014, 07:24 AM

Well, I guess my display can be a frag tank for some people. It's full of SPS frags.

I'm hoping to get for info on gigantea laceration and the success rate of the offspring in captivity. The only thread on it is the sticky one at the top of the forum and there was more info on anti-biotic treatment than the laceration itself.

Pinkskunk · 11/19/2014, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by this is me

Well, I guess my display can be a frag tank for some people. It's full of SPS frags.

I'm hoping to get for info on gigantea laceration and the success rate of the offspring in captivity. The only thread on it is the sticky one at the top of the forum and there was more info on anti-biotic treatment than the laceration itself.

yes because the infection is the number killer of these beautiful animal and the laceration is so rare that's why

so sorry you received one of the rare animal

let me assume you are not treating them with any medication right now.

this is me · 11/19/2014, 10:00 AM

They don't look to be sick IMO and I'm afraid the treatment will stress it out.
I do have Cipro in hand if needed.

DasCamel · 11/19/2014, 10:02 AM

If healthy and not infected let it heal. Right choice.

OrionN · 11/19/2014, 10:04 AM

Very good Nick. I hope they will do well for you. I love that green. I am still looking for a green one.

addictedreefer · 11/19/2014, 11:08 AM

That purple monster is absolutely awesome. Please send updates after it acclimates.

deangelr · 11/19/2014, 02:12 PM

That looks like budding....

taylor t · 11/19/2014, 07:41 PM

Great score. That's a lot of color for a new arrival. Those guys are under MH and T5, right?

this is me · 11/20/2014, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by deangelr

That looks like budding....

Do you have any more info on this? I would love to know how long it takes for the whole process to complete.

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Originally Posted by taylor t

Great score. That's a lot of color for a new arrival. Those guys are under MH and T5, right?

They are under MH and T5.

this is me · 11/20/2014, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by this is me

One small budding from pedal laceration on the purple. I'm not sure if there's more but what I found last night.

I saw another bud last night. It's a smaller one and you can actually see it in this picture. It's under the bigger bud between the "V" in the fold.

OrionN · 11/20/2014, 07:30 AM

Last time someone posted about this monitor it for at least 6 months then he stop update. No one that I know off report successful reproduction of Haddoni by this method. Keep us update please. You will be the first if you end up with several

OrionN · 11/20/2014, 07:31 AM

Don't try to cut it off. It won't live.

this is me · 11/20/2014, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by OrionN

Don't try to cut it off. It won't live.

Hehhehe. Yup, probably not a good idea. No mouth on them yet.
I'm hopeful but I also know very well the mortality rate of gig in captivity.

addictedreefer · 11/20/2014, 09:36 AM

I doubt that it is true budding, as in a form of genuine reproduction. IMO, it is more likely to be some sort of genetic deformity. A good number of babies are born with 11 toes, so why wouldn't the occasional gigantea develop "buds"?

this is me · 11/20/2014, 09:56 AM

Yeah, when I saw this on the purple gigantea, I had to recall my post because I remember someone on here had this on their gigantea. This turned out to be the Pedal Laceration thread that was a sticky at the top of this forum section. Unfortunately, that gig did not make it due to infection which is very common with these anemones.

I've read many articles about anemone reproduction and particularly pedal laceration. But I haven't found any article describing gigantea reproduction. The pedal laceration is quite different from what I've seen that was dubbed pedal laceration of gigantea in this forum.
http://www.asnailsodyssey.com/LEARNA...E/anemAsex.php
The anemone basically leave behind bits of themselves. These bits, I assume contain all the function of the anemone and is capable of surviving on its own.

I guess time will tell if this is truly pedal laceration in progress or just a deformality.

addictedreefer · 12/16/2014, 08:40 AM

How are these guys doing? Would love to see updated pics of the purple monster.

this is me · 12/17/2014, 12:48 PM

The two gigs are doing very well. I will post some update pictures later.
I just don't want to keep posting update pics because every time I do that to a gig, I ended up jinxing myself and the anemone's health declined. But these two are so far so good. 1 month+ and they showed no sign of stressed. The purple one gained a lot more zoanthallae and tentacles are a lot longer. Okay, I should stop talking now.

ocellaris123 · 12/17/2014, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by this is me

The two gigs are doing very well. I will post some update pictures later.
I just don't want to keep posting update pics because every time I do that to a gig, I ended up jinxing myself and the anemone's health declined. But these two are so far so good. 1 month+ and they showed no sign of stressed. The purple one gained a lot more zoanthallae and tentacles are a lot longer. Okay, I should stop talking now.

I know what you mean, I went overboard with pics on my gig thread, they were doing really well for 6 weeks and crashed hard after

Good luck with yours

this is me · 12/17/2014, 06:59 PM

Here's an overdue update pic as of this evening. I had to moved quite a bit of my sps frags away from these beasts.

taylor t · 12/17/2014, 07:04 PM

wow, that blue looks big! They look great, congrats!

OrionN · 12/17/2014, 07:45 PM

Looking good. My Leopard wrasses did not fare well with carpet. I lost my trio within 6 weeks

11/18/2014, 06:51 PM	#1
this is me Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: MA Posts: 4,074	New Giganteas with Pedal Laceration Good to be back in the gigantean club. Picked these two up last night from my lfs. I wasn't going to get back to giganteas but after he showed me the pictures of the giganteas at the supplier and it could be shipped to arrive the day after, I couldn't resist. Yellowish Green Purple. This is a monster. A lot bigger than I desire. One small budding from pedal laceration on the purple. I'm not sure if there's more but what I found last night. __________________ Nick When a man talks dirty to a woman, it's sexual harassment. When a woman talks dirty to a man, it's $4.95 per minute. Current Tank Info: Miracle 360 gallons

11/19/2014, 05:36 AM	#3
geckoejon Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: cocoa, florida Posts: 1,278	very niiiice.... hope they do well for you. i'm not familiar with the "buds" on a gig. i only recently acquired a couple. is a bud a result of the laceration and just how it heals? maybe offspring of some sort? i thought they spawned though... __________________ jonathan -- always curious, trying to learn, and try to pass along what others have shared with me -- Current Tank Info: 220g mixed reef & a red sea reefer bad fish tank :0)

11/19/2014, 07:24 AM	#5
this is me Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: MA Posts: 4,074	Well, I guess my display can be a frag tank for some people. It's full of SPS frags. I'm hoping to get for info on gigantea laceration and the success rate of the offspring in captivity. The only thread on it is the sticky one at the top of the forum and there was more info on anti-biotic treatment than the laceration itself. __________________ Nick When a man talks dirty to a woman, it's sexual harassment. When a woman talks dirty to a man, it's $4.95 per minute. Current Tank Info: Miracle 360 gallons

11/19/2014, 10:00 AM	#7
this is me Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: MA Posts: 4,074	They don't look to be sick IMO and I'm afraid the treatment will stress it out. I do have Cipro in hand if needed. __________________ Nick When a man talks dirty to a woman, it's sexual harassment. When a woman talks dirty to a man, it's $4.95 per minute. Current Tank Info: Miracle 360 gallons

11/19/2014, 10:02 AM	#8
DasCamel Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Kenmore, WA Posts: 1,542	If healthy and not infected let it heal. Right choice. __________________ 375g DT 125g sump acrylic, Mixed SPS/LPS tank with anemones and fish. Current Tank Info: 375g Build thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2608197

11/18/2014, 09:17 PM	#2
clorox Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 550	Wow.....what a coup! That purple monster will likely become 16-18" once it expands. Finding healthy, colorful gigs is rare.

11/19/2014, 07:16 AM	#4
Pinkskunk Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,773	Hey Nick congrats again on the new gigs. wow beautiful ! i hope the pedal thing is nothing serious, under your care i think it would be healthy. are they both in your display or frag tank? please keep us posted on the condition.

11/19/2014, 10:04 AM	#9
OrionN Moved on Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Coastal Texas Posts: 16,000	Very good Nick. I hope they will do well for you. I love that green. I am still looking for a green one. __________________ Minh My homepage is my album here at Reef Central Current Tank Info: Reboot 320 anemones reef. Angels: Yellow Chest Regal(2), Flame (2). Copperband But. Tangs: Yellow, Purple. Wrasse: about 20 wrasses various species. Anemones: Giantea X4 (Breen, Blue, Purple and Multicolors), Haddoni X1 Red, Magnifica X1 Purpletip

11/19/2014, 11:08 AM	#10
addictedreefer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 965	That purple monster is absolutely awesome. Please send updates after it acclimates.

11/19/2014, 02:12 PM	#11
deangelr Clown Whisperererer Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,262	That looks like budding.... __________________ Many Tanks.... ACROS, CLOWNS AND ANEMONES...

11/19/2014, 07:41 PM	#12
taylor t Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Naperville, Il Posts: 2,396	Great score. That's a lot of color for a new arrival. Those guys are under MH and T5, right?

11/20/2014, 07:30 AM	#15
OrionN Moved on Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Coastal Texas Posts: 16,000	Last time someone posted about this monitor it for at least 6 months then he stop update. No one that I know off report successful reproduction of Haddoni by this method. Keep us update please. You will be the first if you end up with several __________________ Minh My homepage is my album here at Reef Central Current Tank Info: Reboot 320 anemones reef. Angels: Yellow Chest Regal(2), Flame (2). Copperband But. Tangs: Yellow, Purple. Wrasse: about 20 wrasses various species. Anemones: Giantea X4 (Breen, Blue, Purple and Multicolors), Haddoni X1 Red, Magnifica X1 Purpletip

11/20/2014, 07:31 AM	#16
OrionN Moved on Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Coastal Texas Posts: 16,000	Don't try to cut it off. It won't live. __________________ Minh My homepage is my album here at Reef Central Current Tank Info: Reboot 320 anemones reef. Angels: Yellow Chest Regal(2), Flame (2). Copperband But. Tangs: Yellow, Purple. Wrasse: about 20 wrasses various species. Anemones: Giantea X4 (Breen, Blue, Purple and Multicolors), Haddoni X1 Red, Magnifica X1 Purpletip

11/20/2014, 09:36 AM	#18
addictedreefer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 965	I doubt that it is true budding, as in a form of genuine reproduction. IMO, it is more likely to be some sort of genetic deformity. A good number of babies are born with 11 toes, so why wouldn't the occasional gigantea develop "buds"?

11/20/2014, 09:56 AM	#19
this is me Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: MA Posts: 4,074	Yeah, when I saw this on the purple gigantea, I had to recall my post because I remember someone on here had this on their gigantea. This turned out to be the Pedal Laceration thread that was a sticky at the top of this forum section. Unfortunately, that gig did not make it due to infection which is very common with these anemones. I've read many articles about anemone reproduction and particularly pedal laceration. But I haven't found any article describing gigantea reproduction. The pedal laceration is quite different from what I've seen that was dubbed pedal laceration of gigantea in this forum. http://www.asnailsodyssey.com/LEARNA...E/anemAsex.php The anemone basically leave behind bits of themselves. These bits, I assume contain all the function of the anemone and is capable of surviving on its own. I guess time will tell if this is truly pedal laceration in progress or just a deformality. __________________ Nick When a man talks dirty to a woman, it's sexual harassment. When a woman talks dirty to a man, it's $4.95 per minute. Current Tank Info: Miracle 360 gallons

12/16/2014, 08:40 AM	#20
addictedreefer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 965	How are these guys doing? Would love to see updated pics of the purple monster.

12/17/2014, 12:48 PM	#21
this is me Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: MA Posts: 4,074	The two gigs are doing very well. I will post some update pictures later. I just don't want to keep posting update pics because every time I do that to a gig, I ended up jinxing myself and the anemone's health declined. But these two are so far so good. 1 month+ and they showed no sign of stressed. The purple one gained a lot more zoanthallae and tentacles are a lot longer. Okay, I should stop talking now. __________________ Nick When a man talks dirty to a woman, it's sexual harassment. When a woman talks dirty to a man, it's $4.95 per minute. Current Tank Info: Miracle 360 gallons

12/17/2014, 06:59 PM	#23
this is me Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: MA Posts: 4,074	Here's an overdue update pic as of this evening. I had to moved quite a bit of my sps frags away from these beasts. __________________ Nick When a man talks dirty to a woman, it's sexual harassment. When a woman talks dirty to a man, it's $4.95 per minute. Current Tank Info: Miracle 360 gallons

12/17/2014, 07:04 PM	#24
taylor t Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Naperville, Il Posts: 2,396	wow, that blue looks big! They look great, congrats!

12/17/2014, 07:45 PM	#25
OrionN Moved on Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Coastal Texas Posts: 16,000	Looking good. My Leopard wrasses did not fare well with carpet. I lost my trio within 6 weeks __________________ Minh My homepage is my album here at Reef Central Current Tank Info: Reboot 320 anemones reef. Angels: Yellow Chest Regal(2), Flame (2). Copperband But. Tangs: Yellow, Purple. Wrasse: about 20 wrasses various species. Anemones: Giantea X4 (Breen, Blue, Purple and Multicolors), Haddoni X1 Red, Magnifica X1 Purpletip