multicolor gigantea - Page 3

phender · 02/09/2007, 07:33 PM

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Originally posted by Gary Majchrzak
thanks, BN. How do you pronounce gigantea properly (once again)?

I don't know, but I sure felt a little ignorant the other day. I was asking a guy about H. haddoni collection and he pronounced it huh-dough'-ni, with the accent on the dough. That is not the way I was saying it, but I realized that he was probably pronouncing it correctly and I was not. He was nice enough not to correct me.

BonsaiNut · 02/09/2007, 08:08 PM

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Originally posted by phender
I don't know, but I sure felt a little ignorant the other day. I was asking a guy about H. haddoni collection and he pronounced it huh-dough'-ni, with the accent on the dough. That is not the way I was saying it, but I realized that he was probably pronouncing it correctly and I was not. He was nice enough not to correct me.

Well... the syllable emphasis is correct, but the long o or short o is dependent upon the root word, since haddoni is not a true latin word. Since it is based on someone's name (Haddon) I think it would be pronounced huh-DAHN-ni, unless the guy's name has pronounced Hadone (with a long O).

Gigantea should be pronounced ghee-ghan-TAY-a. There are no soft g's in latin - they are always hard as in the word "good" - never like a j sound as in "giant".

For what it's worth - the letter j in Latin was always pronounced as y. So Julius Caesar should be pronounced YOO-lee-us KYE-sahr. Which, when you consider the sources of the Holy Roman Empire which covered a lot of current day Germany, was the source of the word "Kaiser". Bet no one thought they were saying "Caesar Wilhelm". Latin trivia can be so much fun

Gary Majchrzak · 02/09/2007, 08:12 PM

Thank you once again. I prefer to use Latin for positive ID purposes but I'm sure that I slaughter pronouncing it.
I think it's time for me to come up with a new avatar. Anyone else agree?

Slakker · 02/09/2007, 08:42 PM

When you've got a phenomenal specimen like that...you can make an avatar for all of us...hehe

Gary Majchrzak · 02/10/2007, 08:49 AM

delphinus · 02/10/2007, 11:24 AM

Disgusting!!

OrionN · 02/10/2007, 11:27 AM

That last one is the best picture yet.

Gary Majchrzak · 02/10/2007, 11:28 AM

say what you want but I've read thousands of articles and threads and waited 13 years for this moment.
I shall not be denied!

DrDNA · 02/10/2007, 11:43 AM

what camera and lens are you taking those shots with? are you using like a 100mm macro or something?
those pics are beautiful, reminds those of us with a lot less experience what is possible!

Jims · 02/10/2007, 12:04 PM

Wow someone else has one at last. My Gigantea was prevoiusly owned as well it got to large for the owners tank 18" plus. When I get some time I take some pictures but its emerald green and purple I have five black clowns that have taken up residence. The Gigantea seems to love the attention. Good luck with yours Ps get some thick gloves the stings really really hurt.

Slakker · 02/10/2007, 12:56 PM

FIVE black clowns?

I have got to see this....

Gary Majchrzak · 02/10/2007, 01:39 PM

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Originally posted by DrDNA
what camera and lens are you taking those shots with? are you using like a 100mm macro or something?
those pics are beautiful, reminds those of us with a lot less experience what is possible!

you're not going to believe this but it's the truth:
my camera is a refurbished unmodified Canon A510 3.2 mega pixel Powershot. This is an inexpensive camera.

One thing that's disappointing (in a way) is that fact that there is so much water motion around my gigantea that you cannot discern any movement (wiggling) of the tentacles. This is a characteristic often used to identify the species.

Slakker · 02/10/2007, 01:41 PM

You're getting these pictures with a 3.2 mp camera? WOW.

delphinus · 02/10/2007, 02:29 PM

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Originally posted by Gary Majchrzak
One thing that's disappointing (in a way) is that fact that there is so much water motion around my gigantea that you cannot discern any movement (wiggling) of the tentacles. This is a characteristic often used to identify the species.

Yeah, it is ... but ... over time you'll notice that comes and goes anyhow. If excited by food you'll see them come alive, otherwise over the course of the day it's not like they wiggle like that all the time anyhow. The movement caused by the right kinds of current is more interesting to watch anyhow.

Gary Majchrzak · 02/10/2007, 03:09 PM

I bet if I turn off the pumps I'll see some tentacles twitching.
No big deal- I've seen plenty wiggling at LFS's.
It's now one week since I first introduced this anemone. My percula have not exhibited any pre-spawning behavior up to this point but I think they've chosen a nesting site today. Notice that the anemone receives some sunshine. The amount it receives will increase as summer aproaches.

Dan · 02/10/2007, 06:55 PM

So you have this up on a rock like a magnifica. It is content there? I had mine buried in the sand with the foot attached to the tank bottom, thinking that was the natural place for it. But getting good current without stirring up the sand was a constant challenge. Opinions and experiences?

Dan

GSMguy · 02/10/2007, 07:04 PM

fiddle stix that is one perfect specimin great shots gary
Jims lets see a pic pahlease

55semireef · 02/10/2007, 11:52 PM

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Originally posted by delphinus
?? There are others with experience who have this species as well.

I do feel confident that Gary knows what he's doing but as far as the species goes, he's stacking the odds in his favour by trying out a specimen from a fellow aquarist (meaning no acclimation to life in captivity). Sorry, not a knock on Gary here.

The survival rate among newly imported specimens I think speaks for itself, and it really doesn't matter how many years of experience one has under their belt, the odds are the same. The only thing is that a more experienced aquarist will have better intuition and judgment calls when it comes to assessing the health of one but even then they can fool the best of us.

Sorry you took that the wrong way. I know very well you and many others have great experience with these anemones. You guys have helped me in the past. I was definately not doubting any of your abilities and experiences not in the least. Sorry if I came out like that. Delphinus, I know you have two AMAZING Gigantea, and many others have amazing Giganteas too. Sorry.

55semireef · 02/11/2007, 12:00 AM

BTW Gary, those are amazing shots! You will definately be making a thread once your percs spawn(hopefully I didn't jinx it).

Gary Majchrzak · 02/11/2007, 05:54 AM

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Originally posted by Dan
So you have this up on a rock like a magnifica. It is content there?

Apparently (so far) this gigantea is content on top of it's rock pedestal- similar to how a magnifica would situate itself. I thought it would move down to the sand/rock interface, but it hasn't- at least not yet.

Gary Majchrzak · 02/23/2007, 06:29 PM

55semireef · 02/23/2007, 06:34 PM

Very nice. I love that picture.

k_kagy · 02/23/2007, 06:43 PM

Very cool picture!

GSMguy · 02/23/2007, 07:13 PM

awsome fish awsom nem thanks for sharing

COreefer · 02/23/2007, 07:27 PM

That pic looks like it was taken in nature...great anemone Gary.

02/09/2007, 08:12 PM	#53
Gary Majchrzak Team RC Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 41,560	Thank you once again. I prefer to use Latin for positive ID purposes but I'm sure that I slaughter pronouncing it. I think it's time for me to come up with a new avatar. Anyone else agree? __________________ over 24 years experience with multiple types of marine aquarium systems see Upstate Reef Society Forum on RC and FB GOOGLE JUNIOR'S REEF Current Tank Info: 84x24x30 265g reef past TOTM honors Last edited by Gary Majchrzak; 02/09/2007 at 08:36 PM.

02/09/2007, 08:42 PM	#54
Slakker Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeastern Wisconsin Posts: 4,521	When you've got a phenomenal specimen like that...you can make an avatar for all of us...hehe __________________ -Tyler Oceanic 58RR display/20H sump/fuge thread...follow the red house. Current Tank Info: Oceanic 58g, 20H sump, AquaC EV-150, 175w Hamilton 14k + 2x39w T5HO Actinics

02/10/2007, 08:49 AM	#55
Gary Majchrzak Team RC Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 41,560	__________________ over 24 years experience with multiple types of marine aquarium systems see Upstate Reef Society Forum on RC and FB GOOGLE JUNIOR'S REEF Current Tank Info: 84x24x30 265g reef past TOTM honors

02/10/2007, 11:24 AM	#56
delphinus Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Calgary, AB., Canada Posts: 1,453	Disgusting!! __________________ -Tony My next hobby will be flooding my basement while repeatedly banging my head against a brick wall and tearing up $100 bills. Whee! Current Tank Info: 280g Reef, 65g FOWLR

02/10/2007, 11:27 AM	#57
OrionN Moved on Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Coastal Texas Posts: 16,000	That last one is the best picture yet. __________________ 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

02/10/2007, 11:28 AM	#58
Gary Majchrzak Team RC Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 41,560	say what you want but I've read thousands of articles and threads and waited 13 years for this moment. I shall not be denied! __________________ over 24 years experience with multiple types of marine aquarium systems see Upstate Reef Society Forum on RC and FB GOOGLE JUNIOR'S REEF Current Tank Info: 84x24x30 265g reef past TOTM honors

02/10/2007, 11:43 AM	#59
DrDNA Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Loomis, CA Posts: 1,152	what camera and lens are you taking those shots with? are you using like a 100mm macro or something? those pics are beautiful, reminds those of us with a lot less experience what is possible!

02/10/2007, 12:04 PM	#60
Jims Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: sussex Posts: 26	Wow someone else has one at last. My Gigantea was prevoiusly owned as well it got to large for the owners tank 18" plus. When I get some time I take some pictures but its emerald green and purple I have five black clowns that have taken up residence. The Gigantea seems to love the attention. Good luck with yours Ps get some thick gloves the stings really really hurt.

02/10/2007, 12:56 PM	#61
Slakker Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeastern Wisconsin Posts: 4,521	FIVE black clowns? I have got to see this.... __________________ -Tyler Oceanic 58RR display/20H sump/fuge thread...follow the red house. Current Tank Info: Oceanic 58g, 20H sump, AquaC EV-150, 175w Hamilton 14k + 2x39w T5HO Actinics

02/10/2007, 01:41 PM	#63
Slakker Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeastern Wisconsin Posts: 4,521	You're getting these pictures with a 3.2 mp camera? WOW. __________________ -Tyler Oceanic 58RR display/20H sump/fuge thread...follow the red house. Current Tank Info: Oceanic 58g, 20H sump, AquaC EV-150, 175w Hamilton 14k + 2x39w T5HO Actinics

02/10/2007, 03:09 PM	#65
Gary Majchrzak Team RC Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 41,560	I bet if I turn off the pumps I'll see some tentacles twitching. No big deal- I've seen plenty wiggling at LFS's. It's now one week since I first introduced this anemone. My percula have not exhibited any pre-spawning behavior up to this point but I think they've chosen a nesting site today. Notice that the anemone receives some sunshine. The amount it receives will increase as summer aproaches. __________________ over 24 years experience with multiple types of marine aquarium systems see Upstate Reef Society Forum on RC and FB GOOGLE JUNIOR'S REEF Current Tank Info: 84x24x30 265g reef past TOTM honors

02/10/2007, 06:55 PM	#66
Dan Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 558	So you have this up on a rock like a magnifica. It is content there? I had mine buried in the sand with the foot attached to the tank bottom, thinking that was the natural place for it. But getting good current without stirring up the sand was a constant challenge. Opinions and experiences? Dan __________________ "In theory there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice there is." - Yogi Berra Current Tank Info: 90 and 45 gallons

02/10/2007, 07:04 PM	#67
GSMguy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northern New Mexico Posts: 17,420	fiddle stix that is one perfect specimin great shots gary Jims lets see a pic pahlease __________________ Nick. Conehead. Shallow Reef club. Current Tank Info: 48"x27"x14" Envision Acrylic rimless, 6x39w ATi Sunpower, Custom ATB Deluxe Skimmer, 4x tunze nano stream,ATB flowstar 1500, ACJR, Tunze osmolator.

02/11/2007, 12:00 AM	#69
55semireef Moved On Join Date: May 2006 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 5,322	BTW Gary, those are amazing shots! You will definately be making a thread once your percs spawn(hopefully I didn't jinx it).

02/23/2007, 06:29 PM	#71
Gary Majchrzak Team RC Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 41,560	3 week update __________________ over 24 years experience with multiple types of marine aquarium systems see Upstate Reef Society Forum on RC and FB GOOGLE JUNIOR'S REEF Current Tank Info: 84x24x30 265g reef past TOTM honors

02/23/2007, 06:34 PM	#72
55semireef Moved On Join Date: May 2006 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 5,322	Very nice. I love that picture.

02/23/2007, 06:43 PM	#73
k_kagy k_kagy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 447	Very cool picture!

02/23/2007, 07:13 PM	#74
GSMguy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northern New Mexico Posts: 17,420	awsome fish awsom nem thanks for sharing __________________ Nick. Conehead. Shallow Reef club. Current Tank Info: 48"x27"x14" Envision Acrylic rimless, 6x39w ATi Sunpower, Custom ATB Deluxe Skimmer, 4x tunze nano stream,ATB flowstar 1500, ACJR, Tunze osmolator.

02/23/2007, 07:27 PM	#75
COreefer Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 2,329	That pic looks like it was taken in nature...great anemone Gary. __________________ "Early to bed, early to rise, work like hell and advertise." Current Tank Info: 45 and 20G mixed reefs...