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July 27th, 2009
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| is this a Henrich anenome?
Hi, is this a coral or an anenome? anybody know? I think it's called a Henrich? We bought it for our percula clown. We've had him in a fish only tank for some time now, and thought he might like an anenome. thanks, BC | 
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July 27th, 2009
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| Dont know for sure since cant enlarge but did your PC made him/herself a new home? What is the color of its base? | |
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July 27th, 2009
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| Nemo hasn't found it yet. The base is a translucent pink. Here are some other shots.
Last edited by beachcomber; September 13th, 2009 at 06:02 PM.
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July 27th, 2009
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| First thing that came to my mind was it is what we used to call Sebae anemone (host sebae clowns) in 80's and 90's. Cant remember scientific name of sebae anemone. If it is, it probably wont handle PC (hope I am wrong) as I have never seen neither ocellaris nor percular in sebae anemone yet..
You can also check Cribrinopsis crassa which I believe is NOT host anemones for clowns. I am guessing it is this species since so tucked into rocks but I may be wrong.
Check also Condylactis gigantea from Atlantic which may have similar appearances but as far wether will host clown, seemed to have conflicting stories although I personally never had any clowns which made him/herself at home in anemones from Atlantic in numerous attempts.
Maybe when fully expand, we can tell for sure. As far as hendrich, it does not ring a bell.
But dont give up yet as your anemone may display different chaacteristics as adjusted/adapted to your tank.
Hope things work out as planned. | |
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July 28th, 2009
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| The anemone was hosting a clown with brown stripes when I first saw it. I hope like you say, maybe once adjusted to the tank, it might display different characteristics. I put him in that crevice, because it is where PC tends to spend a lot of time, plus it is medium current and mid- high light area. Thanks a lot for your input! | |
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July 28th, 2009
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| Quote:
Originally Posted by beachcomber  The anemone was hosting a clown with brown stripes when I first saw it. I hope like you say, maybe once adjusted to the tank, it might display different characteristics. I put him in that crevice, because it is where PC tends to spend a lot of time, plus it is medium current and mid- high light area. Thanks a lot for your input! | It sounds lke sebae anemone hosting sebae clown thus the name.
Although never have seen pc in sebae anemone, you never know. Perhaps PC may improvise as needed bases.
Just pay attention to health of anemone and maybe, just maybe LFS may swap/trade with ritteri or bta or other anemones which PC can be hosted.
BTW, is that real macro what looks like Deco hairgrass? It seems to have small snails clinging on the leaves or my eyes are going bad?
Last edited by cerianthus; July 28th, 2009 at 05:35 PM.
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July 29th, 2009
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| not sure what Deco hairgrass is. Are you referring to the red stuff growing near the anemone? Or the tall grass in the front of the tank. The tall one is actually fake, but the fish love picking mysis shrimp that get caught in it. Don't know what the red plant is, took two years to grow that size and seems harmless. any ideas? Thanks for advice on PC. | |
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July 29th, 2009
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| It looks to be a Sebae Anemone (Heteractis crispa). It also appears to be bleaching. It needs food and more light. As a Sebae anemone gets healthier, it will turn brown with purple tips. The brown color is from zooxanthellae forming within the anemone. | |
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July 29th, 2009
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| Not necessarilly bleaching (loosing symbiotic algae?). I think it natural color. Seen and kept enough of those as is. | |
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July 29th, 2009
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| Hi guys, thanks alot for all your help. That doesn't sound good though. Two days ago I bought soom food for him. It's called DT's Premium Reef Blend, live marine Phytoplankton. It claims to have live Nannochloropsis oculata, Phaeodactylum tricornutum, and Chlorella. 2-20 microns. Also one of my locals advidsed me to get Marine Snow. It's planktonic food for filter feeding marine invertebrates. To top it off I got some Reef Plus from Seachem, it's a concentrated vitamin and amino acid supplement. So with careful dosing, This tank should far exceed my two others in the water quality department. Thanks again, BC | |
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July 29th, 2009
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| Just go easy on those products. Use sparingly, especially Vitamin+AA.
If bottles say for example 5Cc for 10G every four days. I would use drop or two for tank does not have too many invert every four days. If the tank is choke full of inverts, may go as instructed. So use your judgement on the amt.
Overkill can do more harm than good. Plus faster you use, more you have to buy.
Remember to shut off Prot Skim, if have one, when these food are added, especially vitamin since vitamins are protein.
Dont go too close to invert when feeding unless few specific coral which may requires such feeeding, tubastrea, etc.
Droppping of concentrated food on top of anemones/corals can kill the anemone/corals.
Hope all goes well! | |
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July 30th, 2009
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| a better photo
My still unidentified anemone wandered behind the reef today. He may have fell through a hole in the rock, but ended up against the overflow tower. What a pain! I had to shut down and move almost all the live rock to reach him. This tank is 29" tall, and sits 57" high on it's stand. It was challenging to say the least. Anyhow, I now have some better photos. Still thinking seabae? thanks. 
Last edited by beachcomber; September 13th, 2009 at 06:03 PM.
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July 30th, 2009
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| given that brown stripe (Sebae?) clowns were in it, I think so. But this must be the thickest Sebae Anemone I've seen. Was it lot bigger/extended at the lfs prior to puchase?
Were you able to find any info on Henrich Anemone? | |
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July 30th, 2009
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| thanks to cerianthus and agsansoo
sebae anemone identified! I also found some great information on feeding, lighting and care at Aquatic Gateway.com, a dristributor has a great web page with fantastic photos. Thanks for the tip off!  | |
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July 30th, 2009
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| it was a little more extended but not much and there was a second one beside it, a little smaller. The I chose was hosting the clown at the time. Never did find any more info on Henrich, but young guy at Big Al's told me that was the name. Maybe just an honest mistake. | |
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July 30th, 2009
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| congrat! | |
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July 30th, 2009
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| Thanks again. He may be contracted because I had him sitting up on the reef, closer to the light. However, the info I just read suggested they like a sandy substrate, and will nestle down in it. They actually say do not put them on a rock, although provide rock as an option. | |
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July 31st, 2009
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Originally Posted by beachcomber Thanks again. He may be contracted because I had him sitting up on the reef, closer to the light. However, the info I just read suggested they like a sandy substrate, and will nestle down in it. They actually say do not put them on a rock, although provide rock as an option. | Used to keep them in a bare tank w/ saddle and black sebae clown before LR were avail.
Good Luck and enjoy.
Dont go crazy trying to copy exactly to waht you read. If well settled, better not to bother. | |
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July 31st, 2009
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| Good news. As Ive stated, I never seen or heard of Percula in Sebae Anemone. If what you have is true H. crispa, I saw pic of pair of percula in H. crispa. Keep the hopes high!
Now I know, it is possible.
No end to learning when one keeps mind opened.
"No need to be embarrased for not knowing but one should feel embarassed for not trying to learn or refuse to listen to new facts".
Keeping fingers crossed for ya!
Last edited by cerianthus; July 31st, 2009 at 08:01 PM.
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August 2nd, 2009
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| thanks for taking the time to let me know that. I am always hopeful! Sean. | |
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