Blue or Purple Carpet Anemones (Haddoni only)

pothos21 · 10/19/2011, 04:07 PM

Does anyone have or know of a good supplier for either a "True" Blue or Purple Haddoni Carpet Anemone? I am looking for a small to medium size.

D-Nak · 10/19/2011, 04:36 PM

You should post this in the "Anemones & Clownfish" forum if you haven't already.

snorvich · 10/19/2011, 06:35 PM

Remember, they will eat fish.

Toddrtrex · 10/19/2011, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by snorvich

Remember, they will eat fish.

That is an understatement.

Been keeping S. haddonis for the last 15+ years, have had at least 6 different ones, and they all have eaten at least one fish.

In fact I just sold one because it was sharing a tank with a pretty rare dwarf angel and I get tired of being nervous all the time.

Reefing Newbie · 10/19/2011, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by snorvich

Remember, they will eat fish.

Steve is right. They have a nasty sting that if any of your fish(except clowns), they will more than likely die. Todd, who has been keeping handdonis for 15+ years says that they would probably be best kept in a species only tank with a pair of clowns...

Reefing Newbie · 10/19/2011, 08:18 PM

Lol, Todd just beat me!!!! Thought he would stop by!

jon1985 · 10/20/2011, 07:55 AM

it took me about 8 months to get one from the time I told my LFS guy I wanted one until he got a healthy one in. He got several in in that time but none looked healthy enough for me to want to buy. All the ones I have seen I would classify as medium to large in size. Dont jump on the first one you see, make sure its healthy before you take it home.

I knew the risk of it eating my fish. I have a pair of gold strip maroon clowns and they do a very good job of keeping fish away from it. I know its still a risk but I havent had an issue yet, just about 6 months now I think.

pothos21 · 10/20/2011, 09:11 AM

Thanks Everyone! I already have a Green and yellow (Saddle) Haddoni in my reef tank of 3 year and not casualty's. My Black Ocellaris do a pretty good job of keeping everything away from it.

But back to my main question, Does anyone one have any insight on WHERE to find a decent animal in the Blue or Purple Variety?

Reefing Newbie · 10/20/2011, 09:15 AM

I have no idea how well they ship, but bluezooaquatics.com has blue handdonis. I don't think they have purple though.

Allmost · 10/20/2011, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by pothos21

Does anyone one have any insight on WHERE to find a decent animal in the Blue or Purple Variety?

usually the ocean ! lol joking

we humans have harvested them all already .... soooo LFS, or online fish stores

as stated previously, it is not like green chromis you see all the time ... when u spot one, act fast they go fast. I personally asked my LFS to get me one ...

pothos21 · 10/20/2011, 01:27 PM

Yeah, I had my LFS order me one but it turned up Dyed and was a mertensii.. Major Bummer!! Blue Zoo has them normally but they are currently out of stock. Has anyone shopped @ www.Aquacon.com?? They seem to have a nice Variety.. Just out of stock at the moment.

Toddrtrex · 10/20/2011, 01:33 PM

I wouldn't trust an anemone from aquaCON as far as a could throw it -- and after 5 back surgeries I can't throw things very far.

D-Nak · 10/20/2011, 02:46 PM

My LFS got some purple nems in. They look like gigantea, but I can't tell for sure. Anyone want to give it at shot?

http://www.neptuneaquatics.com/newsletter/new-saltwater-stock-arrivals-and-designer-clownfish

scroll down towards the bottom.

brian762 · 10/20/2011, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by D-Nak

My LFS got some purple nems in. They look like gigantea, but I can't tell for sure. Anyone want to give it at shot?

http://www.neptuneaquatics.com/newsletter/new-saltwater-stock-arrivals-and-designer-clownfish

scroll down towards the bottom.

I would agree those are Giganteas

snorvich · 10/20/2011, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by pothos21

Has anyone shopped @ www.Aquacon.com??

Terrible reviews and reputation. Should read Aqua con game.

10/19/2011, 04:07 PM	#1
pothos21 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 4	Blue or Purple Carpet Anemones (Haddoni only) Does anyone have or know of a good supplier for either a "True" Blue or Purple Haddoni Carpet Anemone? I am looking for a small to medium size.

10/19/2011, 06:35 PM	#3
snorvich Team RC member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Outlander Posts: 40,953 Blog Entries: 46	Remember, they will eat fish. __________________ Warmest regards, ~Steve~

10/20/2011, 07:55 AM	#7
jon1985 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: West of Ottawa Posts: 617	it took me about 8 months to get one from the time I told my LFS guy I wanted one until he got a healthy one in. He got several in in that time but none looked healthy enough for me to want to buy. All the ones I have seen I would classify as medium to large in size. Dont jump on the first one you see, make sure its healthy before you take it home. I knew the risk of it eating my fish. I have a pair of gold strip maroon clowns and they do a very good job of keeping fish away from it. I know its still a risk but I havent had an issue yet, just about 6 months now I think. __________________ Jon Lester

10/20/2011, 01:33 PM	#12
Toddrtrex Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 23,162	I wouldn't trust an anemone from aquaCON as far as a could throw it -- and after 5 back surgeries I can't throw things very far. __________________ Click my name and then "visit toddrtrex's homepage" for tank pictures Current Tank Info: 210g reef and 65g reef

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10/19/2011, 04:36 PM	#2
D-Nak Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 5,797	You should post this in the "Anemones & Clownfish" forum if you haven't already.

10/19/2011, 08:18 PM	#6
Reefing Newbie Registered Member. Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,435	Lol, Todd just beat me!!!! Thought he would stop by!

10/20/2011, 09:11 AM	#8
pothos21 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 4	Thanks Everyone! I already have a Green and yellow (Saddle) Haddoni in my reef tank of 3 year and not casualty's. My Black Ocellaris do a pretty good job of keeping everything away from it. But back to my main question, Does anyone one have any insight on WHERE to find a decent animal in the Blue or Purple Variety?

10/20/2011, 09:15 AM	#9
Reefing Newbie Registered Member. Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,435	I have no idea how well they ship, but bluezooaquatics.com has blue handdonis. I don't think they have purple though.

10/20/2011, 01:27 PM	#11
pothos21 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 4	Yeah, I had my LFS order me one but it turned up Dyed and was a mertensii.. Major Bummer!! Blue Zoo has them normally but they are currently out of stock. Has anyone shopped @ www.Aquacon.com?? They seem to have a nice Variety.. Just out of stock at the moment.

10/20/2011, 02:46 PM	#13
D-Nak Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 5,797	My LFS got some purple nems in. They look like gigantea, but I can't tell for sure. Anyone want to give it at shot? http://www.neptuneaquatics.com/newsletter/new-saltwater-stock-arrivals-and-designer-clownfish scroll down towards the bottom.