Reef Discussion

daniel

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Nov 24, 2011
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macleod, melbourne
Maxi or mini carpet anemone
Hey guys, I've had a little interest in these anenome's lately, but all the into I see online is always different, can someone shed Some light on them?

What flow do they need?
Lighting?
Do they move?

All these questions I keep finding different answers to, can someone gve me a straight answer lol?
Is there such a anemone that won't walk about?
 

chimaera

enjoy the little things
May 13, 2012
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Sandringham
- Medium to strong flow
- Good lighting
- Yes they will move .. but once settled (usually wedged into the rockwork somewhere) tend to remain there.

The one I got a couple of months ago moved until it settled, now just sits in the same place, sometimes expanding larger or shrinking smaller but inactive. I feed it occasionally directly but mostly it will grab hold of broadcast food (they are pretty sticky).

Generally considered pretty easy to keep and hardy from what I have read.
 

Fishy

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Sep 1, 2012
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Launceston
Mine went walkabout when i brought him home...the re-appeared two days later and hasn't moved since. Good water flow, and feed little chunks of freshly frozen prawn that you have thawed everyday for 90% longer life.
 

MTG

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Jul 10, 2011
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Gold Coast
stong light low flow, and yes they will move if not happy. although mine would tend to stay hidden most of the time. (maxi mini)