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just out of interest, are the beadlet anemones that occur around our coasts suitable for inclusion in a tropical reef? I hear they tolerate up to 28degC (optimum at around 20c) and, often being intertidal, are very tough. Anyone kept one?
simon garratt
26-05-06, 19:29
Hi Clippo.
thats an interesting one. Im aware that becouse they are intertidal and commonly inhabit rock pools which get very warm and poluted (organicaly so ) that these critters are exeptionally tough. However ive only ever heard of a couple of people in the Uk that have tried and succeeded.
Id lay odds that alot depends on where you collect them from as to thier viability under long term warm conditions so it may be more feasible to collect them from our southern shores and rock pools like cornwall that maintain relatively warm conditions throughout the summer months. it stands to reason imo that strains from these areas are probably that little bit better adapted than those in the north that are not exposed to such conditions as regularly.
worth a go imo, if your running your tank in the mid 70's.
They are stunning.:cool:
regards
Si.
deepseaworld
29-05-06, 12:13
we have several tanks that contain beadlet anemones ranging from around 8 degrees up to around 20. they generally do quite well with regular feeding required. have not tried to keep them at any higher temperatures but have had good success with them at around 20-21 with regular splitting.
mmm - interesting. Not got any immediate plans to try it though and if I ever did I would only be taking a couple of small ones....
ickypimp had one, not sure if it's still alive but I believe it was doing fine last I read.
I had a strawberry beadlet in my tank for ages until I decided to upgrade so I took him back, acclimatised him at the rock pools and put him back.
I might get another one when the weather don in sunny Cornwall improves.
bunglehaze
30-05-06, 04:59
I had one for about 14 months that seemed to do ok, then one day it just walked off and died. Lovely looking animal and probably something I would re-try if I kept my tank temps a degree or 2 lower.
cheers
leigh :D
We had two in our last reef, which we were sent from a reefer down in Devon, they did great in the reef and even spat out loads of young nems a couple of times.
After getting some more for our current reef too, very nice little nems.
What about the snakeslocks (A.Viridis)? Much nicer looking. They are the green ones with pink zooxanthellae. In the wild they are found in the deeper rockpools that do not get exposed to air at low tide.
A.Actinea (Beadlet) reproduce like crazy and I've heard of tanks getting overrun (think aiptasia!!)
EDIT - Just realised which forum this is, I'm by no means an expert but did study these fascinating creatures as part of my undergrad course.
simon garratt
03-06-06, 00:06
EDIT - Just realised which forum this is, I'm by no means an expert but did study these fascinating creatures as part of my undergrad course.
That made me laugh.:)
I agree though that the snakelocks is a stunning anemone though.
Another thats quite interesting is the curlycue or corkscrew anemone (rarely seen nowadays). although not that colourfull it does have some very interesting movements and form.
regards
Si.
There are always lots visible at brighton marina o the side of the main jetty.
The water there is usually quite polluted (diesel spills e.t.c.) so I'd say they are pretty hardy! Usually quite a few shades and colours as well mixed in with many types of algea and seaweed.
Kev
....if anyone does try a beadlet in a tropical tank (or at least a tank that contains non native livestock or rocks etc) then they should never put it back in the wild as there is a chance, albeit unlikely that you could contaminate our native underwater environment. e.g. with algae spores etc. In essence if you take anything from the wild and want to put it back then only house it in a tank with strickly native only flora and fauna.
....if anyone does try a beadlet in a tropical tank (or at least a tank that contains non native livestock or rocks etc) then they should never put it back in the wild as there is a chance, albeit unlikely that you could contaminate our native underwater environment. e.g. with algae spores etc. In essence if you take anything from the wild and want to put it back then only house it in a tank with strickly native only flora and fauna.
Oops, never even gave that a though. :o
mysticwave
12-06-06, 08:07
Can anyone post a pic of these nems in questions? I'm curious of what they look like....thanks.
CC
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2006Q1/Beadlet-anemone.jpg
mine did fine for about 2 months then just closed up and melted :(
Becareful with snakes locks as the sting can be nasty ..
I bought mine from a bloke on ebay who claimed he was breeding them... well he has since advertised loads of em i just dont buy that he is breeding them so quickly...
i think the biggiest issue you face with them is acclimatising them to a persistantly elivated temp
mysticwave
14-06-06, 17:27
Oh they are pretty... thanks Slappy!
No probs Mysticwave.
Pretty yes, but bear in mind that they do move so don't make the mistake that they will stay put when you put them into your tank. If they are happy in the spot where you put them in, they will move.
Mine moved behind the rocks for ages before I finally found him.
think snakelocks nems prefer the cooler tempratures found at the low shore line (could be wrong). afaik they arent found often in the upper shore pools, only the ones exposed at low tide. so they probably wouldn't survive the higher temps of a reef tank for very long.
jason
mikeadams1985
16-06-06, 16:43
ive currently got a beadlet anemone in my tank, seems to be doing fine altho spends most of its time curled up :(
i assume its too hot :S i run around 28 degrees
Was told it would do fine in the tank when bought it (first miustake, listening to the seller)
might lower my temps and see if it changes, been in the tank for about 4 months now tho no problems :)
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