Petco mag.. take chance?

aznflyfisherman · 10/27/2017, 09:51 PM

Hi all i saw a 6 to 10inch mag for $90 with 30% off, from what could tell it was opening fine undee their lights it might be tan n green or yellow tips. Do you you guys think i should a chance on it? My tank is 110g (48x18x30) using 48inch 320 watt maxspect razor. I am able to keep btas n LTA fine. I really thinking going early n pick it up. Let me know what you guys think?Thanks..

humphreyhh · 10/27/2017, 09:54 PM

Do you have pictures? I saw gigs the other day in Petco. They are all totally bleached. Just be careful.

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aznflyfisherman · 10/27/2017, 10:18 PM

No pictures but the color looked like this.

http://www.meades.org/fish/fish_2005...ri_anemone.jpg

humphreyhh · 10/27/2017, 10:21 PM

If it really looks like that I would get it. It looks healthy at least based on the picture estimation. I got my bta from petco. It's nice and healthy. Just make sure no bleach, no short tentacles, no weird shape and no foot damage.

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aznflyfisherman · 10/27/2017, 10:25 PM

Ok thanks, i wil inspect it more tomorrow n see how its doing, i think he came in today, their shipments usually comes in on thursday or friday.

Kinetic · 10/27/2017, 10:33 PM

If it looks healthy, that's a good price for it. Regardless, get treatment tanks with cipro ready. There's no way to guarantee it'll be fine after you bring it home.

WatDatThing · 10/28/2017, 06:45 AM

Run, don't walk.

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davocean · 10/28/2017, 10:15 AM

I agree on assuming it will need cipro, as most do regardless of where they come from, I would get it, I certainly do not avoid things just because they come from Petco.

aznflyfisherman · 10/28/2017, 12:37 PM

Ok guys got him for $67.. looks to be around 10 to 12inces, its my first mag. I didnt see any damage on the foot n the mouth looks tight to me. Let me know if he looks ok to you guys? Hope he does good.

humphreyhh · 10/28/2017, 12:40 PM

Yeah I would get cipro ready just in case.

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aznflyfisherman · 10/28/2017, 12:48 PM

Yeah got cipro as well.. thanks guys...

Kinetic · 10/28/2017, 12:55 PM

Looks nice! Maybe put him in the treatment tank and keep a close eye on it for a couple hours. Then it'll be easy to start dosing cipro rather than pulling it out of the display tank.

I've heard that infections can also help move bacteria into an established tank, so best make sure it's 100% good before going into the DT.

WatDatThing · 10/28/2017, 01:00 PM

Look good. Good luck with him.

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davocean · 10/28/2017, 01:31 PM

Yes that looks good, but it is still best to keep isolated in QT and observe for at least a couple/few days, it's the bacterial infection that you are watching for, and that can take a couple light cycles to see signs of that, and yes, bacterial infections can be spread to other nems in display, so I'd avoid that possibility.

aznflyfisherman · 10/28/2017, 02:02 PM

Another question, will it be fine with rbta if they touch each other?

humphreyhh · 10/28/2017, 02:19 PM

I would not suggest to put different anemones in the same tank unless it has plenty if their own space. But we never know how they act, maybe they will be fine? But definitely it's risky.

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davocean · 10/28/2017, 05:47 PM

As long as they do not touch should be fine, but again I would not put it in display until you have observed it, bacterial infections are super common in mags, best guess 80-90% of newly shipped mags probably need treatment, and you won't always know right away, it takes a bit sometimes before you see tentacle deflation, the telltale sign, and that will be on and off at first.

Lots of people, myself included have bought mags that looked great for a couple days and then suddenly deflation occurs, and it can pass that to other nems.

aznflyfisherman · 10/31/2017, 10:20 AM

Ok guys heres an update, four days since I got him. Does it look ok to you guys? I think i need to have a stronger wave maker.

humphreyhh · 10/31/2017, 10:34 AM

Looks very nice! Beautiful anemone! Yes they like flows. Your btas looks good too!

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WatDatThing · 10/31/2017, 10:49 AM

Very nice man. I'm still hunting for a mag.

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aznflyfisherman · 10/31/2017, 10:56 AM

Thanks guys, so far he is stay put where i place it about 15 inches from the top, hopefully he wont move. Hoping he will continue to get better.

garygb · 10/31/2017, 08:39 PM

Looks healthy!

aznflyfisherman · 11/03/2017, 01:12 AM

6 days now n it is looking pretty good.

Cliving1 · 11/03/2017, 05:10 AM

Looking good!

WatDatThing · 11/03/2017, 07:04 AM

Make me want to ask local Petco to order me a carpet Nem. It would be a crap shot because a carpet could be anything not necessarily a mag.

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10/27/2017, 09:51 PM	#1
aznflyfisherman Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 957	Petco mag.. take chance? Hi all i saw a 6 to 10inch mag for $90 with 30% off, from what could tell it was opening fine undee their lights it might be tan n green or yellow tips. Do you you guys think i should a chance on it? My tank is 110g (48x18x30) using 48inch 320 watt maxspect razor. I am able to keep btas n LTA fine. I really thinking going early n pick it up. Let me know what you guys think?Thanks..

10/28/2017, 10:15 AM	#8
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	I agree on assuming it will need cipro, as most do regardless of where they come from, I would get it, I certainly do not avoid things just because they come from Petco. __________________ There's a fine line between owning your tank and your tank owning you! Current Tank Info: SCA 120g RR Starfire, Tunze silence 1073.02 return, 40g sump w/ fuge, SWC Extreme 160 cone skimmer,Geismann reflexx 4xT5, 2x Panorama Pro LED strips, Vortech MP40QD

10/28/2017, 01:31 PM	#14
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	Yes that looks good, but it is still best to keep isolated in QT and observe for at least a couple/few days, it's the bacterial infection that you are watching for, and that can take a couple light cycles to see signs of that, and yes, bacterial infections can be spread to other nems in display, so I'd avoid that possibility. __________________ There's a fine line between owning your tank and your tank owning you! Current Tank Info: SCA 120g RR Starfire, Tunze silence 1073.02 return, 40g sump w/ fuge, SWC Extreme 160 cone skimmer,Geismann reflexx 4xT5, 2x Panorama Pro LED strips, Vortech MP40QD

10/28/2017, 05:47 PM	#17
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	As long as they do not touch should be fine, but again I would not put it in display until you have observed it, bacterial infections are super common in mags, best guess 80-90% of newly shipped mags probably need treatment, and you won't always know right away, it takes a bit sometimes before you see tentacle deflation, the telltale sign, and that will be on and off at first. Lots of people, myself included have bought mags that looked great for a couple days and then suddenly deflation occurs, and it can pass that to other nems. __________________ There's a fine line between owning your tank and your tank owning you! Current Tank Info: SCA 120g RR Starfire, Tunze silence 1073.02 return, 40g sump w/ fuge, SWC Extreme 160 cone skimmer,Geismann reflexx 4xT5, 2x Panorama Pro LED strips, Vortech MP40QD

10/27/2017, 09:54 PM	#2
humphreyhh Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 581	Do you have pictures? I saw gigs the other day in Petco. They are all totally bleached. Just be careful. Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk

10/27/2017, 10:18 PM	#3
aznflyfisherman Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 957	No pictures but the color looked like this. http://www.meades.org/fish/fish_2005...ri_anemone.jpg

10/27/2017, 10:21 PM	#4
humphreyhh Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 581	If it really looks like that I would get it. It looks healthy at least based on the picture estimation. I got my bta from petco. It's nice and healthy. Just make sure no bleach, no short tentacles, no weird shape and no foot damage. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10/27/2017, 10:25 PM	#5
aznflyfisherman Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 957	Ok thanks, i wil inspect it more tomorrow n see how its doing, i think he came in today, their shipments usually comes in on thursday or friday.

10/27/2017, 10:33 PM	#6
Kinetic Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 7,230	If it looks healthy, that's a good price for it. Regardless, get treatment tanks with cipro ready. There's no way to guarantee it'll be fine after you bring it home.

10/28/2017, 06:45 AM	#7
WatDatThing Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 830	Run, don't walk. Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk

10/28/2017, 12:37 PM	#9
aznflyfisherman Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 957	Ok guys got him for $67.. looks to be around 10 to 12inces, its my first mag. I didnt see any damage on the foot n the mouth looks tight to me. Let me know if he looks ok to you guys? Hope he does good.

10/28/2017, 12:40 PM	#10
humphreyhh Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 581	Yeah I would get cipro ready just in case. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10/28/2017, 12:48 PM	#11
aznflyfisherman Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 957	Yeah got cipro as well.. thanks guys...

10/28/2017, 12:55 PM	#12
Kinetic Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 7,230	Looks nice! Maybe put him in the treatment tank and keep a close eye on it for a couple hours. Then it'll be easy to start dosing cipro rather than pulling it out of the display tank. I've heard that infections can also help move bacteria into an established tank, so best make sure it's 100% good before going into the DT.

10/28/2017, 01:00 PM	#13
WatDatThing Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 830	Look good. Good luck with him. Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk

10/28/2017, 02:02 PM	#15
aznflyfisherman Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 957	Another question, will it be fine with rbta if they touch each other?

10/28/2017, 02:19 PM	#16
humphreyhh Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 581	I would not suggest to put different anemones in the same tank unless it has plenty if their own space. But we never know how they act, maybe they will be fine? But definitely it's risky. Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk

10/31/2017, 10:20 AM	#18
aznflyfisherman Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 957	Ok guys heres an update, four days since I got him. Does it look ok to you guys? I think i need to have a stronger wave maker.

10/31/2017, 10:34 AM	#19
humphreyhh Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 581	Looks very nice! Beautiful anemone! Yes they like flows. Your btas looks good too! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10/31/2017, 10:49 AM	#20
WatDatThing Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 830	Very nice man. I'm still hunting for a mag. Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk

10/31/2017, 10:56 AM	#21
aznflyfisherman Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 957	Thanks guys, so far he is stay put where i place it about 15 inches from the top, hopefully he wont move. Hoping he will continue to get better.

10/31/2017, 08:39 PM	#22
garygb Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: los angeles Posts: 4,471	Looks healthy!

11/03/2017, 01:12 AM	#23
aznflyfisherman Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 957	6 days now n it is looking pretty good.

11/03/2017, 05:10 AM	#24
Cliving1 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 1,923	Looking good!

11/03/2017, 07:04 AM	#25
WatDatThing Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 830	Make me want to ask local Petco to order me a carpet Nem. It would be a crap shot because a carpet could be anything not necessarily a mag. Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk