Episode 43, pt2, Acclimating A Rose Anemone, LA Fish Guys

[MrQwertytom]

I don't like your tactics when introducing... why6 do you think he's moving? You don't just let him move around and do nothing about it. To anyone who has experienced serious amounts of moving or is currently, re-introduce your anemone BUT THE TRICK IS... This time, within 15 MINUTES of the introduction to the desired destination in the tank you want your anemone, FEED IT! Feed it so it doesn't have that 'hunters' instinct and has any reason to move. For me, this has been a significant tactic.

[EpicAsasah]

Is it anemone or anenome? Because you guys are saying it anenome but how it's spelled i always thought it was anemone.

[lafishguy]

hey E, not sure, i spell it anemone. look it up, Google it and tell us.

[neohoong10]

Hi Jim,

Can I know what's the red "rock" at 8:28mins? Is it a dead coral rock? Do you know the name?

[lafishguy]

hey N, its the skeleton of a Pipe Organ Coral.

[neohoong10]

@lafishguy cool, thanks. I'm just starting a nano tank, the local fish shop just give me a few live rocks and a big piece of this "red rock" and tell me is some sort of dead coral.

[CALI805JC]

hey jim, just wondering if u had a wet/dry filter under this tank?

[lafishguy]

hey C, yes there is a wet-dry but onstead of bio-balls it have pieces of live rock.

[sexybeast24000]

hey jim,

I have a slight algae problem. There is this algae that is green and red that completely covers my rocks and my live sand, and my snails seem overwhelmed by the amount and cant finish anything because it grows right back within a day or so...and my sand has turned from a beautiful white to a disgusting red...what would you suggest i do

[lafishguy]

hey S, its not an algae, its a bacteria called Cyanobacteria. its quite likely the result of the food, mysis? you can try cutting back on food, improving protein skimming and water changes to suck it out but these are slow to get results. there are 'pills' that will clear it within days but the skimmer needs to be turned off... and it will have some small longer term affrects.

[sexybeast24000]

hey jim,

I have a slight algae problem. There is this algae that is green and red that completely covers my rocks and my live sand, and my snails seem overwhelmed by the amount and cant finish anything because it grows right back within a day or so...and my sand has turned from a beautiful white to a disgus?ting red...what would you suggest i do

[Bobcat161988]

Hey i just started my first salt water tank and i am new to the concept. I have done tons of research an so far have zero issues. I have damsels right now cycling it. It is a small 36 gallon bow front with a T5 coralite with attinic and 10,000K bulbs. canister filtration, protein skimmer, and good current. What recommendations do you have for good starter anemones. like a small list. And when would you think is a good time to introduce one

[lafishguy]

hey B, i was always taught not to try SW in less than 55/60 gallons. anything less has no volume and without volume you have less stability. SW is hard enough without complicating, and anemones are even more difficult. since I've never done small SW I really dont have any experience and would not be a good referal.

[ryjack26]

hey jim, do u have any base rock that i could buy or u could send me?

[lafishguy]

hey R, i am not in the LR business.

[40Cal100]

@lafishguy hey jim how are u doing i have a question how do i get my clown fish to host torch coral

[lafishguy]

hey 40, put one in there, but the coral wont like it.

[lougotzzzz]

What size tank is this?

[lafishguy]

hey L, its 125 gallons, 60"x18"x24" tall.

[GeneralMartok2]

It would be amazing to see a time laps of the anemone moving about the tank. Have you ever thought of getting an underwater camera to get a fish eye view of the tanks?

[lafishguy]

hey G, i considered an underwater housing for the camera for a trip to Hawaii  :)

[rosscopossco]

god its gron in 24 hours lol

[raiderFHOF]

how much lighting do you suggest i need to be able to keep a rose bubble tip anemone in my 125 gallon aquarium

[lafishguy]

hey R, on my own 125 gallon tank i have 300 watts of Pqwer Compact and 120 watts of SO Flourescent. the Rose has now split into two anemones.

[fishkeeping123]

@lafishguy jim tell me, how much money do u make? monthly plz don't say "non of your bussness" i just wan't to know if this job is good tell me!!!!

[9999BlackRosez]

hey jim would it be better if you put anemones in your tank without corals to avoid it to sting other corals or would it be just the same as putting it in with corals

[lafishguy]

hey 9, corals are stationary, anemones can move.... and will always poke up in the middle of your corals and sting them.

[mishac23]

thats a bad idea cuz that fucker is just gonna go around & sting all the coral!

[williemammoth]

Jim, where do you live in thousand oaks because i live there so ya.

[accy87]

wow this is interesting, i never knew they can move so far in so little time!

[Zachhay11]

hey do you have a full tour of your own aquarium(S)? and if not can you make a video?

[dodge250]

Thanks it hasn't really moved that much it moved from a rock I bought it on and went in the corner and shows itself every day

[dodge250]

I bought a rose anemone yesterday it was 4inches wide in the shop but when I got it home and put it in my tank it was huge about 8 inches

[lafishguy]

hey D, sounds like its happier in your tank than the stores. its responding to something positive, maybe the stronger lights. chances are it will move around a bit.

[raiderFHOF]

Hey Jim i have a 125g tank and i was wondering what is the minimum amount of light needed to house an anemone in the 125g aquarium

[lafishguy]

hey R, if it were me I would get FOUR 65 watt PC Flourescent Lamps.

[raiderFHOF]

so i need at least 300w on my tank

[lafishguy]

hey Q, aside from the lesser volume of water in a 40 gallon tank I would think you definately have enough light for a Bubble Tip anemone.

[quadrunner706]

hey jim i have a 40g breeder with a 192w coralife light hood and was wonderin if u thought i would be able to support a bubble tip anemone thanks ahead of time PS> your vids rock

[chops3uy91]

it is like a slower version of where in the world is wally just with a anemone instead of a little man in a red a white jumper

[donfishinghockey]

is that your tank at your house? those lights are insane!

[lafishguy]

hey D, yes it is and yes they are :)

[tshelby123]

hay jim what tape of clowns fish r them they look yellow and black

[lafishguy]

hey T, they are Percula clowns.

[Sarrixx]

thats a really nice anemone jim!

[lafishguy]

hey S, he is now over 12" across.