Maxi Mini Anemone Show Off - Page 2

sam11909 · 02/01/2011, 09:43 PM

I wish there was more available information on maxi-mini's. Most of the stuff I know is just from experience or learning from other reefer's experiences.

ssavader · 02/01/2011, 10:29 PM

Sam, can you give me/us the name of the LFS that is your supplier?

mrbncal · 02/01/2011, 10:54 PM

Found this a few minutes ago. Would like to know where to find ones like these...

http://www.coralmagazine-us.com/cont...l-sea-anemones

yardboy · 02/02/2011, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by mrbncal

Found this a few minutes ago. Would like to know where to find ones like these...

http://www.coralmagazine-us.com/cont...l-sea-anemones

Reef Gardner in Florida has them, but they are not cheap!

I'd like to throw this out about common names. They've been called mini-maxi carpets for quite a while, but since the name is unwieldy, others are looking for something else to call them. Somehow, Stichodactyla tapetum doesn't seem to roll off the tongue very easily so the name pizza anemone has been tossed about. Sorry, but that name is taken by Cryptodendrum adhaesivum, and it is more appropriate since it has three types of tentacles, one of which is thicker and along the outer edge, resulting in a "pizza crust" shape to the anemones. They are also somewhat larger, more of a fish eater, and much more difficult to raise. Definitely a species tank kind of anemone, unlike our mini-maxi's!
Just saying.

Pizza anemome with sexy and pederson shrimp symbionts, note edge of anemone

sam11909 · 02/02/2011, 09:19 AM

I got to see the stinging power of my maxi last night. My largest anemone (4-5 inches) had one of my many serpent stars hanging out of it's mouth. These are the local kind that are about four inches arm to arm. I thought it was dead, but I saw that the two arms that were out of the mouth were trying to get away. Evetually the maxi won and took four of the five arms. After seeing that I see where a careless fish could get caught. Just thought it was interesting, and I'm glad I got to see it happen.

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Originally Posted by ssavader

Sam, can you give me/us the name of the LFS that is your supplier?

Sure, these are the places I have found them.

Tallahassee: High Tide

Pensacola: Innerarity Reefs, Reef Scapes, and Water World

None of them get them regularly, but if you check often you can usually find one or two hiding with the ricordia's

I've found about half of mine that way.

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Originally Posted by mrbncal

Found this a few minutes ago. Would like to know where to find ones like these...

http://www.coralmagazine-us.com/cont...l-sea-anemones

I love that article! That's one of the best sources for info on these anemones. Reef Goddess (Morgan Mok) is one of the few people that is an expert on maxi-mini's.

And yes, pizza anemones are much different than maxi-mini's, pizza anemones will eat all your fish.

reefWW96 · 05/01/2011, 07:23 AM

I just started collecting these. I have 5 of them already. There all over south florida LFS. Almost every one i stop in seems to have them now. Most of mine are about $25 but i have been looking for a bluish coloration on one, which seem to be much harder to find. I also like them because of how easily you can reproduce them (by cutting)

AquaReeferMan · 05/10/2011, 06:08 PM

I'll play. I only have one but I'm looking for more... Pics from iPhone 4

Gary Majchrzak · 05/10/2011, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by sam11909

That's one of the best sources for info on these anemones. Reef Goddess (Morgan Mok) is one of the few people that is an expert on maxi-mini's.

awww.. c'mon.

I think Morgan got most of the info for her article on Reef Central!

do a search of the archives using Stichodactyla tapetum as the keyword

BonsaiNut · 12/07/2011, 07:46 PM

Some nice ones from Pacific Aqua Farms:

BonsaiNut · 12/08/2011, 09:33 PM

LOL no comments? I thought these nems were jaw-dropping beautiful!

CJO · 12/09/2011, 08:15 AM

I agree. They are gorgeous.

CJ

bradleym · 12/09/2011, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by BonsaiNut

LOL no comments? I thought these nems were jaw-dropping beautiful!

I missed this thread the first time you posted. You're right about them being gorgeous! How many of them did you get me for Christmas?

rick12 · 12/09/2011, 08:34 AM

amazing colors! wish i could find such in my area. last time i saw such beauties here they went for $150. would love to see a pic of them in your system?

Cptn Spaulding · 12/09/2011, 05:41 PM

My red, orange, and green skirted maxi. Picture doesn't do it justice!

BonsaiNut · 12/13/2011, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by bradleym

I missed this thread the first time you posted. You're right about them being gorgeous! How many of them did you get me for Christmas?

I bought them all for you, but sadly Santa disappeared with them... leaving a trail of wet footprints.

nam2212 · 12/13/2011, 05:13 PM

How large are these typically? I have seen them at the LFS that are about the diameter of somewhere between a baseball and a softball. I got one with an online order but it was only the size of a quarter.

CJO · 12/14/2011, 08:42 AM

It sounds like you got a mini rather than a maxi mini.

CJ

nam2212 · 12/14/2011, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by CJO

It sounds like you got a mini rather than a maxi mini.

CJ

I figured they were different. Thanks for the info. Mine looks a lot like a ricordia florida but is bright green and purple.

TULSATYE · 12/14/2011, 12:42 PM

Katar1975 · 12/14/2011, 03:28 PM

I found one that looks exactly like this one at Petco under some nasty lighting and conditions so I took a chance. I only paid $20 bucks for it because it was on special. HAHA Now it is bright looking like the one on the picture.

CrystalClobes · 12/14/2011, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BonsaiNut

LOL no comments? I thought these nems were jaw-dropping beautiful!

So where are they located. I would like to see if I could order some.

TULSATYE · 12/16/2011, 11:45 AM

Mine is about the size of a small saucer...about 7-8" in diameter!

LeLutinBanni · 12/16/2011, 01:45 PM

My trio

mrbncal · 12/17/2011, 01:19 AM

wow great colors everyone

farlsincharge · 12/22/2011, 07:27 PM

*Late post. Here's mine not centered on the Mini but I wanted to share all the same. It's blue-greyish in color and has tripled since I purchased it. On another note this is the culprit for 2 emerald crabs, 2 porcelain crabs, and 1 peppermint shrimp going missing.

02/01/2011, 09:43 PM	#26
sam11909 Maxi Mini Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 1,039	I wish there was more available information on maxi-mini's. Most of the stuff I know is just from experience or learning from other reefer's experiences. __________________ Samuel A reef aquarium is simply an aquarist's best try of painting a small section of the ocean and containing it in a glass frame. Each new coral adds a new color or brush stroke to the painter's toolbox. Current Tank Info: The Stair-Stepping Nano System

02/01/2011, 10:29 PM	#27
ssavader Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Carmel, IN (Indianapolis suburb) Posts: 953	Sam, can you give me/us the name of the LFS that is your supplier? __________________ Scott

05/01/2011, 07:23 AM	#31
reefWW96 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 300	I just started collecting these. I have 5 of them already. There all over south florida LFS. Almost every one i stop in seems to have them now. Most of mine are about $25 but i have been looking for a bluish coloration on one, which seem to be much harder to find. I also like them because of how easily you can reproduce them (by cutting) __________________ Will 75 gallon Pacific island reef, 40 breeder reef Current Tank Info: 75g reef and 40 breeder reef

05/10/2011, 06:08 PM	#32
AquaReeferMan Got Reef? Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Under the Sea, Pa Posts: 4,593	I'll play. I only have one but I'm looking for more... Pics from iPhone 4 __________________ Couple SPS/Zoanthid tanks and a couple of FW planted tanks. Current Tank Info: 5 pieces of glass with some silicone and plastic frames holding them together

12/07/2011, 07:46 PM	#34
BonsaiNut Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 4,629	Some nice ones from Pacific Aqua Farms: __________________ "You are a very fine person, Mr. Baggins, and I am very fond of you; but you are only quite a little fellow in a wide world after all!" - The Hobbit; J. R. R. Tolkien Last edited by BonsaiNut; 12/07/2011 at 08:17 PM.

02/01/2011, 10:54 PM	#28
mrbncal Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Redding Posts: 677	Found this a few minutes ago. Would like to know where to find ones like these... http://www.coralmagazine-us.com/cont...l-sea-anemones

12/08/2011, 09:33 PM	#35
BonsaiNut Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 4,629	LOL no comments? I thought these nems were jaw-dropping beautiful! __________________ "You are a very fine person, Mr. Baggins, and I am very fond of you; but you are only quite a little fellow in a wide world after all!" - The Hobbit; J. R. R. Tolkien

12/09/2011, 08:15 AM	#36
CJO Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 578	I agree. They are gorgeous. CJ __________________ 65 gal Oceanic Starfire w/ Apex Controller, 2 Vortech MP10wES Powerheads, SWC 160 Extreme Cone Skimmer, Calc. Reactor, DIY LED Lights Current Tank Info: 65 gal Oceanic tank w/ starfire glass, 15 gal sump, Apex Controller, DIY LED lighting, 2x Vortech MP10

12/09/2011, 08:34 AM	#38
rick12 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 770	amazing colors! wish i could find such in my area. last time i saw such beauties here they went for $150. would love to see a pic of them in your system?

12/13/2011, 05:13 PM	#41
nam2212 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,257	How large are these typically? I have seen them at the LFS that are about the diameter of somewhere between a baseball and a softball. I got one with an online order but it was only the size of a quarter.

12/14/2011, 08:42 AM	#42
CJO Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 578	It sounds like you got a mini rather than a maxi mini. CJ __________________ 65 gal Oceanic Starfire w/ Apex Controller, 2 Vortech MP10wES Powerheads, SWC 160 Extreme Cone Skimmer, Calc. Reactor, DIY LED Lights Current Tank Info: 65 gal Oceanic tank w/ starfire glass, 15 gal sump, Apex Controller, DIY LED lighting, 2x Vortech MP10

12/14/2011, 12:42 PM	#44
TULSATYE Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 77

12/16/2011, 11:45 AM	#47
TULSATYE Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 77	Mine is about the size of a small saucer...about 7-8" in diameter!

12/16/2011, 01:45 PM	#48
LeLutinBanni Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada Posts: 485	My trio __________________ Lots of zoans and palys Lots of nems... Too much stock !

12/17/2011, 01:19 AM	#49
mrbncal Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Redding Posts: 677	wow great colors everyone

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