Show off your S. gigantea - Page 11

elegance coral · 09/08/2013, 07:51 AM

That is C. taxifolia. The same species that's taking over the Mediterranean, and tried to take over the coast of California. Check your local and import laws before obtaining this species. What ever you do, don't let this algae loose in the wild.

marc price · 09/08/2013, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ptr13

it is in the caulerpa mexicana, I think. I got it from a fellow reefer and it is growing like crazy, had to dump a bag full out yesterday.

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Originally Posted by elegance coral

That is C. taxifolia. The same species that's taking over the Mediterranean, and tried to take over the coast of California. Check your local and import laws before obtaining this species. What ever you do, don't let this algae loose in the wild.

+ 1 100X

- good thing he's land locked in Illinois.

worm5406 · 09/08/2013, 10:26 AM

But a pond or great lake would be devastated.

marc price · 09/08/2013, 10:48 AM

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But a pond or great lake would be devastated.

- ...global warming raising temps, melting icecaps salt/fresh line creeping further up inland ==

good grief not another! They already have their poster children zebra mussels, jumping asian carp, lampreys and Jeremy Wade (after the road trippin bull shark, poor sharky)

olemiss reb · 09/08/2013, 04:10 PM

Been in my tank ~4 months. Previous owner had it 5 years. Seamless transfer. So much easier to start with a healthy one.

Under a Pacific Sun Pandora S.

OrionN · 09/08/2013, 05:29 PM

Below are two of my Gigantea. One is a multicolored but mostly green and one is a purple Gigantea. I have been feeding them and they have exploded. One is 21-22 inches with measurement today.

saltwaterguy718 · 09/08/2013, 07:41 PM

My neon green. Sorry for the crappy cell phone pic

OrionN · 09/09/2013, 04:58 AM

saltwaterguy718,
Your neon green Gigantea is going to be a special anemone. Good luck with him.

worm5406 · 09/09/2013, 07:24 AM

Can we see it without the actinic lights?

OrionN · 09/09/2013, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by worm5406

Can we see it without the actinic lights?

Which one?
Mine is under Radion Gen 2. The green natural setting. At the time, it is at 100% or close to it.

worm5406 · 09/09/2013, 08:19 AM

Sorry I meant saltwaterguy718, as that is a nice coloration. I know what yours look like... I have envy every time you post a picture... I really like your newest picture. Those two are playing nicely side by side too.

saltwaterguy718 · 09/09/2013, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by worm5406

Sorry I meant saltwaterguy718, as that is a nice coloration. I know what yours look like... I have envy every time you post a picture... I really like your newest picture. Those two are playing nicely side by side too.

Here you go, sorry its hard to get a great pic under LEDs . Also I'm a little worried , lately my clownfish are swimming into the mouth of the nem and it seems like its keeping the mouth open. Not gaping just not tightly closed.

Pinkskunk · 10/15/2013, 12:02 PM

i dont own any of these but thought i'd share PICS

D-Nak · 10/15/2013, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Pinkskunk

i dont own any of these but thought i'd share PICS

Thanks! For those of us who are passionate about gigs, that's one of the best sites to see photos of gigs in the wild. I've spent hours looking at those photos. It gives us a really good idea of the type of environment they live in. Back when folks thought gigs were fragile (since many were dying in captivity) I would often refer people to that site, especially the photos of the gigs in low tide, partially exposed. I think they can definitely take a beating -- not only from the sun, but from changes in salinity, turbidity, and predators. What this translates to in our tanks is that once they are established, they should do very well.

saltymike1 · 10/15/2013, 08:50 PM

hi everyone!

any chance for some help I.D'ing this Nem please. this shot was under 50/50 blue and white. its base (attached to the rock) is a light blue clour.

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Mike

stickleback · 10/15/2013, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by saltymike1

hi everyone!

any chance for some help I.D'ing this Nem please. this shot was under 50/50 blue and white. its base (attached to the rock) is a light blue clour.

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Mike

Its a gigantea. looks a bit poorly and has the typical balding appearance of a newly imported gig. Is it yours or is it still at a LFS?

saltymike1 · 10/15/2013, 11:34 PM

thanks for the reply,

it is my brother in laws. it was bought from an LFS about 2 months ago as a package deal with the clowns.

can you suggest how to improve its state? best food for Gigs.

Mike

OrionN · 10/22/2013, 08:06 PM

There are so many Gigantea lately. How about showing them off guys and gals.

DrDNA · 10/22/2013, 08:58 PM

Gig number 1:

Gig number 2:

Not exactly sure what this guy is... Sometimes it seems to act haddoni-ish and sometimes more like a gig. Its tentacles vibrate right after the lights go out. It's pretty bleached but is improving, I think it will be green with a blue edge:

OrionN · 10/22/2013, 09:05 PM

Nice. The last picture looks 100% Haddoni to me. What are some of the characteristic that make you think he may be a Gigantea?

marc price · 10/22/2013, 09:47 PM

+1 on the S. haddoni i.d., dead giveaway, it's tentacles are in close proximity to the mouth. In other threads i've been telling you guys i had haddoni tentacles vibrate, as he has been observing.

DrDNA · 10/22/2013, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by OrionN

Nice. The last picture looks 100% Haddoni to me. What are some of the characteristic that make you think he may be a Gigantea?

I am definitely leaning towards haddoni too. The LFS claimed it had purple verrucae when it first came in. It does have verrucae but I can't see any coloration to them. I was basing my uncertainty on the wiggling tentacles and that the tentacles are longer and farther apart near the oral disc than my other haddoni, but definitely much shorter than a gig. It was badly bleached at the LFS, but is slowly coloring up again. It has its foot buried in my DSB, which is very typical haddoni though.

Loganeri · 10/22/2013, 09:48 PM

3 months

20 days

14 days

DrDNA · 10/22/2013, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by marc price

+1 on the S. haddoni i.d., dead giveaway, it's tentacles are in close proximity to the mouth. In other threads i've been telling you guys i had haddoni tentacles vibrate, as he has been observing.

The longer I have it, and the more it recovers, it is definitely acting much more like haddoni.

OrionN · 10/22/2013, 10:12 PM

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Very nice!!!!

09/08/2013, 07:51 AM	#251
elegance coral They call me EC Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: central Florida Posts: 6,208	That is C. taxifolia. The same species that's taking over the Mediterranean, and tried to take over the coast of California. Check your local and import laws before obtaining this species. What ever you do, don't let this algae loose in the wild. __________________ "Most of the failures with marine aquaria are due to lack of knowledge of the biological processes that occur in the aquarium." Martin A. Moe, Jr. "A scientist seeks the truth, wherever that may lead. A believer already knows the truth, and cannot be swayed no matter how compelling the evidence." Current Tank Info: I'm trying to see how many tanks will fit in my house before the wife loses it.

09/08/2013, 10:26 AM	#253
worm5406 Not afriad to admit wrong Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South of WashDC in Maryland Posts: 7,774	But a pond or great lake would be devastated. __________________ Stock:LPS/SPS\|1 hippo\|4 OC Clown\|4 Pepp shrimp\|2 Brittle Star\|3000+ Copepods\|10+ MiniBrittle\|8+ Bristle Worm\|2 Anemone\|100+ mini-feather\|4 boys 14,21,22,22 Current Tank Info: Tank:300g Mixed Reef 300+lb LR\|4" LS\|5x MP40W\|75g fuge\|5x RadionPRO\|RO DB250 skimmer\|Apex

09/08/2013, 04:10 PM	#255
olemiss reb Molon Labe Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,550	Been in my tank ~4 months. Previous owner had it 5 years. Seamless transfer. So much easier to start with a healthy one. Under a Pacific Sun Pandora S. __________________ secesh

09/08/2013, 05:29 PM	#256
OrionN Moved on Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Coastal Texas Posts: 16,000	Below are two of my Gigantea. One is a multicolored but mostly green and one is a purple Gigantea. I have been feeding them and they have exploded. One is 21-22 inches with measurement today. __________________ 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

09/09/2013, 04:58 AM	#258
OrionN Moved on Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Coastal Texas Posts: 16,000	saltwaterguy718, Your neon green Gigantea is going to be a special anemone. Good luck with him. __________________ 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

09/09/2013, 07:24 AM	#259
worm5406 Not afriad to admit wrong Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South of WashDC in Maryland Posts: 7,774	Can we see it without the actinic lights? __________________ Stock:LPS/SPS\|1 hippo\|4 OC Clown\|4 Pepp shrimp\|2 Brittle Star\|3000+ Copepods\|10+ MiniBrittle\|8+ Bristle Worm\|2 Anemone\|100+ mini-feather\|4 boys 14,21,22,22 Current Tank Info: Tank:300g Mixed Reef 300+lb LR\|4" LS\|5x MP40W\|75g fuge\|5x RadionPRO\|RO DB250 skimmer\|Apex

09/09/2013, 08:19 AM	#261
worm5406 Not afriad to admit wrong Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South of WashDC in Maryland Posts: 7,774	Sorry I meant saltwaterguy718, as that is a nice coloration. I know what yours look like... I have envy every time you post a picture... I really like your newest picture. Those two are playing nicely side by side too. __________________ Stock:LPS/SPS\|1 hippo\|4 OC Clown\|4 Pepp shrimp\|2 Brittle Star\|3000+ Copepods\|10+ MiniBrittle\|8+ Bristle Worm\|2 Anemone\|100+ mini-feather\|4 boys 14,21,22,22 Current Tank Info: Tank:300g Mixed Reef 300+lb LR\|4" LS\|5x MP40W\|75g fuge\|5x RadionPRO\|RO DB250 skimmer\|Apex

10/15/2013, 12:02 PM	#263
Pinkskunk Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,773	i dont own any of these but thought i'd share PICS

10/15/2013, 08:50 PM	#265
saltymike1 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 11	hi everyone! any chance for some help I.D'ing this Nem please. this shot was under 50/50 blue and white. its base (attached to the rock) is a light blue clour. [/URL]][IMG] Mike

10/15/2013, 11:34 PM	#267
saltymike1 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 11	thanks for the reply, it is my brother in laws. it was bought from an LFS about 2 months ago as a package deal with the clowns. can you suggest how to improve its state? best food for Gigs. Mike

10/22/2013, 08:06 PM	#268
OrionN Moved on Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Coastal Texas Posts: 16,000	There are so many Gigantea lately. How about showing them off guys and gals. __________________ 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

10/22/2013, 08:58 PM	#269
DrDNA Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Loomis, CA Posts: 1,152	Gig number 1: Gig number 2: Not exactly sure what this guy is... Sometimes it seems to act haddoni-ish and sometimes more like a gig. Its tentacles vibrate right after the lights go out. It's pretty bleached but is improving, I think it will be green with a blue edge: __________________ O O o o O O o o o o o o O <º)))>< <º)))>< <º)))>< <º)))>< Jeff Current Tank Info: 300g and 540g on one system, 165g sump, lifereef VS3-72 skimmer, LED lighting

10/22/2013, 09:05 PM	#270
OrionN Moved on Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Coastal Texas Posts: 16,000	Nice. The last picture looks 100% Haddoni to me. What are some of the characteristic that make you think he may be a Gigantea? __________________ 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

10/22/2013, 09:47 PM	#271
marc price Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: "the birthplace of independence" Posts: 1,146	+1 on the S. haddoni i.d., dead giveaway, it's tentacles are in close proximity to the mouth. In other threads i've been telling you guys i had haddoni tentacles vibrate, as he has been observing.

10/22/2013, 09:48 PM	#273
Loganeri Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: The Rock Posts: 80	3 months 20 days 14 days