Maxi mini nem questions

[SaltyDawg]

Just got a good pic of my nem. When it's spread out it's about as big around as a 1 liter soda bottle.

And another one

[CarmieJo]

It is really beautiful!

[Phurst]

Very, very nice. Once it has split a few times, let me know if you'd consider selling a clone.

[rayme07]

Beautiful Anemone!!

[SaltyDawg]

I've searched a lot of forums looking for reproductive info on these guys and see a bunch of different things. Some say a certian feeding schedule makes them split, some say maxi's never split, some say take them out of the tank and cut them in half and give them an iodine dip for 5 minutes and throw them back in the tank. Whats your input on this. The guy I got mine from cuts them in half. I emailed him the other day to see if he has any more and he said not for a couple weeks till they heal up and there is only a few for sale. I would like another one and there is no way I'm cutting it in half.
I've never shipped a coral before so I'd have to look into it. But if it ever does split I'll give you first dibs on it. Maybe we could work out a trade or something.

[Phurst]

Mine split occasionally, though I know people do cut them up, like mushrooms and rics with no apparent harm.

[mpcolson]

Foster & Smith Liveaquaria have these mini Anemones in their "Diver's Den" Section selling at $39.99.

That doesn't include your shipping fees. So you got a good price on the critter.

I went looking to get some information on your nem but the descriptions in the "Diver's Den" assume you know what you want and are of no help.

But if you want to take a peek for giggles here's the link.

Live Aquaria Diver's Den

[Amphibious]

How timely, an article on the Mini Carpet Anemone is in Coral magazine written by my friend Morgan Mok. Morgan supplied this photo along with several others in the article. Morgan along with her husband Johnny operate an aquaculture business in Miami, FL - reefgardners.com.


Phot by Morgan Mok.

Here’s the link.

Coral Magazine on line

If your not receiving the on-line version of Coral Mag, sign up for it at that link, it’s free.

Dick

[Phurst]

Wow, those are some fantastic pictures!

[SaltyDawg]

I'm searching high and low to find a red or orange one locally so I don't have to pay shipping. But I will have another one in the near future. I'm absolutely fascinated with them. Never seen a blue one like that before...really pretty. Thanks for the link Dick. I will be signing up.

[mpcolson]

I ran across this Ebay Classified ad while surfing today. It might be worth looking into.

http://orangecounty.ebayclassifieds....125203&index=0

He's asking $50.00 for this one...

[SaltyDawg]

Shipping would be expensive. But thanks for making me drool lol. I'm gonna check local for a couple weeks and see what I can find. But I gotta feeling if I'm going to get what I want I'm going to pay an arm and a leg for it.

[mpcolson]

Drool on this....



Purple Martini Mini $200.00... These critters do get expensive!!! But WOW! They are eye-catching!

[Amphibious]

Well, let me clue everyone in on these mini anemones. I get several e-mails a week from importers and these new hot items are beginning to appear from several sources. All, regardless of coloration are priced the same. While I won’t reveal my cost, they should retail in the area of $40 to $60 dollars regardless of coloration.

The web site you linked to also has an RBTA “hand picked” for $120. Matt, I’m “hand picking” one for you at what price?

Beware of high pricing for new hot items.

My 2 cents worth.

[mpcolson]

I just surfed that EGG PLANT up last night.

I haven't got my big boy pants on well enough to every pay $200 for anything that goes in my tank yet. Unless it comes with a warranty and packing peanuts!. My skimmer and UV where around that price. But I can't afford to risk it on an exotic animal yet, I don't think my skill set is that high.

I know there are very wide gaps in pricing on everything from cardinal fish to anemones. It does pay to be diligent and not hop on the first train outta town so to speak.

What is it that CarmieJo says.."Only disasters happen Quickly". Thats a good rule when shopping as well as reefbuilding.

[SaltyDawg]

Glad I only paid $30 for mine. The guy I got it from splits them in half a couple times a year so they aren't always available and they go fast. He doesnt have to charge outrageous prices for them cause the are clones. He is hosting a frag swap in november and invited me to come. Says there are people coming who have what I'm looking for so I can wait a while. I'd rather spend $50 locally than 100+ with shipping and no live arrival guarentee. Dick, are you going to be getting any of these cute little nems?

[Amphibious]

Yes, in the future.

[SaltyDawg]

OK I've had my first problem with my nem. When I went to feed everybody the other day I started with the nem. One of the clowns shot in for an easy meal and got stuck for a second. Today when I looked in I saw the clown has a few black dots on his side. Are these stings from the nem? I know mini nems dont host clowns but I thought they had a resistance to nem stings. I tried to get pics but do you think a clown will hold still when you want it to...lol. The lights are out now but will try to get a pic tomorrow.

[Amphibious]

but I thought they had a resistance to nem stings

Ahhhh, that would be only anemones they have an immunity to. Some clowns seem able to go into certain types of anemones with little perpetration. Other times it takes days or longer. Now that you know the Mini has a bite to it, I’d suggest you feed the fish first because they have a brain and you’ve conditioned them to come for food. Fill them up and then feed the anemone.

My guess is the marks are tiny little microscopes spears called, nematocysts. OUCH!

[SaltyDawg]

I just got around to taking pics of the clown. They're fading a little but look like they are getting larger too.

[mpcolson]

You might try Clearasil...!

[Phurst]

That looks like a pretty normal reaction to being stung. I've seen the same on clowns who decide to host in things like zoas and hammer corals. Doesn't seem to bother the clowns a bit, and they do fade eventually.

[CarmieJo]

My maroon used to get white " drops of milk" looking spots that I think were from being stung. I never did figure out what made them, it hosted the BTA about 5 minutes after the anemone went in the tank and the spots didn't start until after I already had the BTA. I haven't seen them on it for a long time though.

[SaltyDawg]

Here is an update for ya. My nem is a murderer. Came home from work today to find a clown stuck to it. Don't know how long it was there (they were fine this morning) but it looked like it suffered bad. When i saw this the nem was wide open with the clown on it and the mouth of the nem was puffed out. Like the nem couldn't eat it and gave up. It took a lot of poking and proding to get the clown off and it was stung bad. I knew that these nems didn't host but figured since they were so small that they weren't lethal to the clowns and could get away if caught...guess what...
I've been battling cyano (for those of you who haven't had this joy yet....it's a part time job in itself) for about a month and then this happens. I want to throw in the towel and start over. Sorry for the rant....I'm just bummed out and angry. Those clowns are my little silent buddies. Anyone who has them and sees how they act at feedind time knows what I mean.

[CarmieJo]

That is terrible.