So.... I decided to deal with fire (1 Viewer)

[Paul Buie]

Anyone have any experience with Haddoni's? I have had anenomes but this is a different game. It is the last addition into my tank. It is doing extremely well and has settled nicely. I'm actually surprised how quickly I settled him, and how well he is doing. He get's 1/2 a silverside every 3-4 days. I fully realize how dangerous these animals are, as they possess a super nasty sting and can eat my fish. Hence dealing with fire. I have 2 picassos in the tank, and the large female is taking an interest and trying to get him acclimated to her - I can tell, as she is quite interested but a little hesitant (I would be too!!!) As these guys can eat fish, I'm wondering if I should get a small Clarkii, who are their natural clowns, and let the picassos and the Clarkii duke it out. I realize the clowns will not like each other, but the tank is large enough I think they both can thrive. Here are some shots of the anenome. Tank is super stable I'm a little worried I need him to host someone as when that happens, everyone else gets driven away.

 

[sneezebeetle]

Hey there! Super nice Haddoni! I don't have any experience with these nem's, I'm too worried about them eating something I don't want them too. But I did look around a little bit and found a pretty good thread. Here is the information that was offered as to which clowns are the best match for these massive carpets...

As for having more than one pair in a tank, its possible...others have had success with it, but there are variables to consider so I would suggest a little more reading into it.
I'm sure some of our MARSHians out there have had some success, hopefully some of them will chime in

Good luck!

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[Clownfish Chris]

I have not had good luck with a second pair of clowns in spite of having a 7' long tank and several nems throughout the tank. The dominant female just swam back and fourth kicking the others out. Eventually one began to show signs of stress so I pulled one pair.

I have seen groups be ups be successful but only if they are from the same brood.

 

[Paul Buie]

Thanks Deanna and Chris! I'm just going to hang tight for now, be patient, and see what happens. My experience with multiple species of clowns has not been good either. I'll let everyone know how this goes. If anything, it should be interesting!!!

 

[sneezebeetle]

Sounds good and yes, please keep us posted!

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[Humblefish]

They like strong lighting (I've had the best luck under halides), good flow and keep your nitrates down. Cover your powerhead intakes just in case it decides to move around one night. It will kill any coral it comes into contact with and will usually get most of your fish unless it's being housed in a really large system. The last 2-3 I've had I housed in a species tank with just the clowns. I've tried numerous times pairing porcelain crabs with Haddoni carpets, but the clowns always drive them out or kill them.

 

[Paul Buie]

They like strong lighting (I've had the best luck under halides), good flow and keep your nitrates down. Cover your powerhead intakes just in case it decides to move around one night. It will kill any coral it comes into contact with and will usually get most of your fish unless it's being housed in a really large system. The last 2-3 I've had I housed in a species tank with just the clowns. I've tried numerous times pairing porcelain crabs with Haddoni carpets, but the clowns always drive them out or kill them.

I agree - a species tank would have been much better, that's for sure.

He is under a combination of LED's and Halides throughout the day, and he has buried his foot down to the bottom of the tank. I adjusted my flow patterns slightly so he just receives chaotic water movement. I observed if the current is blasting him from one direction, he want's to move. He seems content for now so fingers crossed.....

 

[steveb]

you should do the tank tour...

 

[Paul Buie]

you should do the tank tour...

I'm going to try. I have been wanting to meet all of you anyway. As large as Houston is, you would think more people would be in this hobby.

 

[sneezebeetle]

Do It! Do It! Ive seen your tank shots and its gorgeous, would love to see your tank in person

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[Paul Buie]

Miss Prego has been hovering and lightly touching the fringes. Hopefully this works out.....

My wife seems to come up with good nicknames for the fish. She named this one Miss Prego, LOL [/IMG]

 

[Paul Buie]

Do It! Do It! Ive seen your tank shots and its gorgeous, would love to see your tank in person

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Let me know what the deal is. We can do mine. Do we have enough people? I want to go on the tour also if I can go and we do it......

 

[sneezebeetle]

They will stagger the times so that the hosts can join in on the tour as well.....at least thats how we did it on the northside tour. Chime in on the other thread so Candace can get you in the rotation

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[Paul Buie]

Update. This is by far the most temperamental animal I have ever dealt with. Good grief, hard to deal with. Looks dead after feeding the thing then springs back full on. She is crazy. But she is starting to take to my clowns. All good. Very healthy and happy. Just need to keep her that way..

 

[Paul Buie]

These anenomes are so much hardier than the gigs from what I have read. No Cipro required. Proving right so far...

 

[Reefahholic]

These anenomes are so much hardier than the gigs from what I have read. No Cipro required. Proving right so far...

Haddoni's are pretty easy after they settle in. At first they can be weird. You are very right about them be much hardier than S. Gigantea's. I'm not sure what your feeding but try to stay away from silversides and only feed very small pieces of food. Like pencil eraser size. If you don't want it to get large- don't feed it at all. They can get huge fairly quick. Good luck with them!

 

[Paul Buie]

Agree Jared. Silversides no longer part of the diet. I want to keep her small, so very small feedings from now on. Maybe some small krill, etc.

She is hosting my Picasso's as of this morning.....ill send pics later

 

[Reefahholic]

Good! Silversides have been known to kill some really nice haddoni's due to contamination issues. Any seafood medley you can buy for human consumption is great for any anemone. Plus it's dirt cheap. Just grab a bag next time you're in HEB or Kroger. Take out a few pieces..thaw them, and them cut them up in small pieces. A $5 bad last for ages. ;-)

 

[Paul Buie]

Good! Silversides have been known to kill some really nice haddoni's due to contamination issues. Any seafood medley you can buy for human consumption is great for any anemone. Plus it's dirt cheap. Just grab a bag next time you're in HEB or Kroger. Take out a few pieces..thaw them, and them cut them up in small pieces. A $5 bad last for ages. ;-)

Good advice Jared - Thank you! I think I had to learn that the hard way. I obviously need to be careful about any potential bacterial contamination I may introduce through a contaminated food source. You would think a store bought frozen food would be safe. These guys are pretty hardy, but they obviously are sensitive to potential contamination.......

Thanks!

PB

 

[Reefahholic]

I learned the hard way myself. Almost lost a nice anemone behind some silversides.