Calling Experience Gigantea Keepers.

fishkeeprian · 08/03/2018, 07:33 AM

Hello,

Looking for your opinions on this Gigantea.

The overall conditions look great. My only concerned is its mouth is open slightly, should I be put off by this?

Its been in the Uk for about 3 weeks and has already been treated with antibiotics so I'm told.

What do you think looking for experienced keepers views.

Thanks

https://www.dropbox.com/s/tvqpt6galk...32941.jpg?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/yrs6bkziym...32935.jpg?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/evqnca4aa0...32927.jpg?dl=0

D-Nak · 08/03/2018, 09:53 AM

It looks good -- tentacle length, fully extended oral disc with typical folds, brown tinge indicating a decent zoox population -- are all indicative of a healthy specimen. I'm not concerned about the mouth, as mine look like this frequently.

Keep in mind that there's no 100% guarantee that it'll survive because it's still considered a fresh import (even after 3 weeks), but this one looks a lot better than many others I've seen, so if the price is right, my recommendation would be to go for it.

CoralsAddiction · 08/03/2018, 12:17 PM

It’s worth a shot.

pfan151 · 08/05/2018, 01:46 AM

I’d go for it. Looks healthier than any I’ve seen available from any online or local pet store. Maybe ask if they could feed it a couple mysis shrimp. IME if they will eat, they are healthy

OrionN · 08/05/2018, 08:48 PM

He looks good. Should have no problem with him especially if he is local to you.

08/03/2018, 07:33 AM	#1
fishkeeprian Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: England, Earl Shilton Posts: 1,452	Calling Experience Gigantea Keepers. Hello, Looking for your opinions on this Gigantea. The overall conditions look great. My only concerned is its mouth is open slightly, should I be put off by this? Its been in the Uk for about 3 weeks and has already been treated with antibiotics so I'm told. What do you think looking for experienced keepers views. Thanks https://www.dropbox.com/s/tvqpt6galk...32941.jpg?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/yrs6bkziym...32935.jpg?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/evqnca4aa0...32927.jpg?dl=0 __________________ If in doubt ask!

08/03/2018, 09:53 AM	#2
D-Nak Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 5,797	It looks good -- tentacle length, fully extended oral disc with typical folds, brown tinge indicating a decent zoox population -- are all indicative of a healthy specimen. I'm not concerned about the mouth, as mine look like this frequently. Keep in mind that there's no 100% guarantee that it'll survive because it's still considered a fresh import (even after 3 weeks), but this one looks a lot better than many others I've seen, so if the price is right, my recommendation would be to go for it. __________________ Tank info: 120 gallon 48x30x20 high DT. Clownfish breeding rack in full swing: C-Quest Onyx, Bali Aquarich P1 Picasso + Rod's Onyx, wild percula + Rod's Onyx.

08/05/2018, 08:48 PM	#5
OrionN Moved on Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Coastal Texas Posts: 16,000	He looks good. Should have no problem with him especially if he is local to you. __________________ 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

08/03/2018, 12:17 PM	#3
CoralsAddiction Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: L.A./Tahoe Posts: 6,003	It’s worth a shot.

08/05/2018, 01:46 AM	#4
pfan151 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: FL Posts: 1,897	I’d go for it. Looks healthier than any I’ve seen available from any online or local pet store. Maybe ask if they could feed it a couple mysis shrimp. IME if they will eat, they are healthy