renman303 Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 (edited) I have a Green Carpet Anemone that I've had for a few years. It is very healthy and attached to a piece of LR. You'll need to crater a bit of sand and place the LR in the crater. Anyone want to buy it? It's huge...about 10" across. Beautiful animal...but deadly! $75 or trade for a Naso Tang or a Pacific Blue Tang or other Reef Safe Fish. I currently have a Sailfin Tang (FYI). Would also consider SPS/LPS. From Live Aquaria. True Carpet Anemone - Tan (Stichodactyla gigantea) QUICK STATS Minimum Tank Size: 50 gallons Care Level: Expert Only Temperament: Aggressive Reef Compatible: With Caution Lighting: High Waterflow: Strong Placement: Bottom Water Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025 Max. Size: 3' Color Form: Tan Venomous: Yes Diet: Carnivore Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Strontium, Iodine, Trace Elements Origin: Indo-Pacific Family: Stichodactylidae Excerpt from Live Aquaria: The True Carpet Anemone has a wavy appearance, and lives singly, in the shallow waters of the Central Pacific, Indo Pacific and Red Sea. Normally found on rocky reefs with soft muddy or sandy substrate it can attain a size of up to three feet in diameter. This anemone is also referred to as the Carpet Anemone, Gigantic Sea Anemone, or Giant Carpet Anemone. It has relatively short, tapered tentacles with a milder sting than its close relative Stichodactyla haddoni. The True Carpet Anemone and can be distinguished from Stichodactyla haddoni by the rows of spots on the underside of the oral disc which stop at the column. This anemone serves as a "host" for many types of clownfish in the wild including: Amphiprion clarkii, A. perideraion, A. akindynos, A. rubrocinctus, A.barberi, A. bicinctus, A. ocellaris, and A. percula. The True Carpet Anemone requires a tank with very strong lighting and strong water movement. The aquarium should have a variety of sandy and rocky locations as this animal oftentimes can move about and seek refuge in a place it prefers. This species of Carpet Anemone prefers to bury its foot into the sandy bottom at the base of a rock, and it will oftentimes attach itself to the bottom of the aquarium glass, where its column is completely protected under a rock and in the sand for protection. When first introducing this anemone into the display, it is best to try and dig out an area of the sand bed at the base of a large rock where you prefer it will reside, while decreasing the flow rate for a brief period of time during so that it is not blown around the display. Doing so will allow the anemone time to settle in, so its pedal disc or foot can adhere to the rock where it is placed. Once in place, carefully move some sandy substrate around the column and increase the flow rate back to the normal output. The True Carpet Anemone has somewhat of a potent sting and may harm corals and other anemones as it moves about the aquarium. It is not compatible with other anemones within a 12" diameter, so monitor it when it is first introduced into the tank. This species of Carpet Anemone can eat fish in the display aquarium so use caution when housing a Carpet Anemone in with fish other than clownfish. When adjusted to the display aquarium, this anemone is very sticky to the touch, and when it grasps something (or someone), it is very difficult to convince it to let go without damaging the animal. It is also one of the few anemones that can cause a severe reaction in humans, especially when it comes in contact with areas of the skin that are more sensitive like the underside of the arms, or back of the hand. The True Carpet Anemone is one of the most challenging to maintain in the home aquarium, and is best left to only the most experienced, veteran aquarists. For proper care, a fully established aquarium, with perfect water chemistry, adequate water flow and strong illumination, along with weekly or even daily feeding is needed. Ideal foods consist of chunks of fresh fish, uncooked shrimp, large mysis shrimp and other meaty marine foods. Edited July 12, 2009 by renman303 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renman303 Posted July 15, 2009 Author Share Posted July 15, 2009 I bought a Blue Tang and a Naso Tang today so, don't need those any longer. Moved my Anemone to the fuge in the sump if anyone wants her? Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbrougher Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 It's colored up nice in my tank Haha my tomatoe clown has been wary of him and been acting very skiddish. maybe ill get lucky and he'll get eaten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thompskinztran Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 so its sold? =,( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fru Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 I bought a Blue Tang and a Naso Tang today so, don't need those any longer. Moved my Anemone to the fuge in the sump if anyone wants her? Dave i am looking for more anenomes. what kind is it. can you email me ae [email protected] with info and pics please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renman303 Posted July 24, 2009 Author Share Posted July 24, 2009 SOLD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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