Adding in a Blue Carpet Anemone.

[OCDP]

Originally Posted by AJ_77

so, you haven't seen the new one in person?

get some pond gloves/reef gloves - sturdy and long. those thin dental gloves aren't the best.

and yes, the carpet is the stickiest thing you will ever deal with, if it's healthy (healthy = sticky). they are lethal, but not in my tank (smart fishes).

you could try a 4-litre pail for the slow drip, that you can lower into your tank enough to get the animal out and onto the sand.

I have not seen it in person. It's rudy's in the buy/sell forum. That's where I am getting it. Do you know of a place in town I could buy some good sturdy gloves to handle this beast?

Lethal? Lethal to myself, or the fish??? haha..

I have 2g buckets, they are deep not shallow that I was planning on using for the drip. I suppose I could do the drip, then grab a stick or some tongs and just slide him into the water, let him float to the bottom and position him with sticks/tongs or some object..Would it be horrible if the anemone was exposed to air for a minute or two?? If I am dripping, and then I go to dump him in, I am still going to get some of his tank water in my tank. So I figure I'll need to drip, then dump all the water out, and then just slide the anemone in?? I need to think of what to use and how to do this effectively.

Thanks for your help AJ.

[Chaloupa]

I have access to medical gloves too...definately a NO NO! Due to the powders and stuff they use for them. My husband was stung on his wrist...not a nice sting either...scabbed up now! We learned our lesson and are purchasing a set of reef gloves to protect ourselves better. We have 3 tanks so are in them often.....

We used a bucket and drip method...worked well except that our cap is hard to get off so from cap into tank he slid it into his hands (which were covered) and into tank...and got stung that quickly. Sticky? YEP!

Ours we placed on the sand bed. Moved him with bagged hands and a turkey baster...stuck like glue to the turkey baster too! He has stayed in the sand but also wedged between some rocks....he has had a disaster with a powerhead so he hasn't stuck completely to the floor of the tank due to a bit of trauma. Be careful if you have any power heads...cover them with the round foamy things you can buy to put over the screens...ours are Maxijet 1200's. Was a disaster but averted (sp?) quickly. It took him several hours to remove from the powerhead but we let him do it...no pulling etc. Tense day! Sounds like your 20g has PLENTY of light!

True perc's are nice! They should be quite safe with yours. Saddlebacks are a bit of a hit and miss from what we are being told as to how busy they are in the anemone and whether or not they are not too abusive. I look forward to seeing pics of yours and how its doing!

[OCDP]

Originally Posted by Chaloupa

I have access to medical gloves too...definately a NO NO! Due to the powders and stuff they use for them. My husband was stung on his wrist...not a nice sting either...scabbed up now! We learned our lesson and are purchasing a set of reef gloves to protect ourselves better. We have 3 tanks so are in them often.....

We used a bucket and drip method...worked well except that our cap is hard to get off so from cap into tank he slid it into his hands (which were covered) and into tank...and got stung that quickly. Sticky? YEP!

Ours we placed on the sand bed. Moved him with bagged hands and a turkey baster...stuck like glue to the turkey baster too! He has stayed in the sand but also wedged between some rocks....he has had a disaster with a powerhead so he hasn't stuck completely to the floor of the tank due to a bit of trauma. Be careful if you have any power heads...cover them with the round foamy things you can buy to put over the screens...ours are Maxijet 1200's. Was a disaster but averted (sp?) quickly. It took him several hours to remove from the powerhead but we let him do it...no pulling etc. Tense day! Sounds like your 20g has PLENTY of light!

True perc's are nice! They should be quite safe with yours. Saddlebacks are a bit of a hit and miss from what we are being told as to how busy they are in the anemone and whether or not they are not too abusive. I look forward to seeing pics of yours and how its doing!

Thanks again for the post

My biggest biggest concerns as of right now is acclimation and introduction to my reef. I don't want to get stung , and I don't want it sticking to me, or anything else as I don't want to damage this anemone whatsoever (or myself!!!) .

You say don't use the latex gloves? I have used them in my reef before. I haven't noticed any ill effects. Perhaps it wouldn't be that great to physically handle the anemone, but how about if I rinsed the gloves and soaked them in boiling (ok maybe not boiling) hot water? I am also thinking of double wrapping my hands in the gloves. Would wrapping my arms in bags help too? Just trying to plan this out to the T. I want no problems with this guy.

As for your powerhead incident that really sucks. Did he float away in your tank and get sucked up? I use Seio 620's and the intakes aren't too harsh. Harsh enough to do some damage, but nothing like a MJ1200 intake. If he stays put where I want him, I should be fine.. I do have Seio intake guards though.

I'm confused by your "cap" Are we talking monti caps? Or are we talking tops for the tank?

I plan to dedicate the entire right side of my reef for the anemone. Once settled I'll decorate with some zoos in the surrounding area. But not until he's comfy.

Please shoot me a reply when you get the chance. I really appreciate all the help and input here.. it will help make this acclimation and introduction a lot smoother.

Scott

[fredl]

Hey Scott,
Here is what i suggest you do, first you'll need a big plastic bag
the ones fish stores use to put fish and corals.
Put it over your hand like a glove and then grab the carpet and fill it with water, then tie the bag and take it home.
Now when you get home all you have to do is release to where you want the carpet to be.
that doesn't sound too hard.
you can do it Scott.
Hope this helps.

Fred

[OCDP]

Originally Posted by fredl

Hey Scott,
Here is what i suggest you do, first you'll need a big plastic bag
the ones fish stores use to put fish and corals.
Put it over your hand like a glove and then grab the carpet and fill it with water, then tie the bag and take it home.
Now when you get home all you have to do is release to where you want the carpet to be.
that doesn't sound too hard.
you can do it Scott.
Hope this helps.

Fred

Heh, the anemone will be dropped off to me on Monday. Maybe he'll have a bag, maybe not . But even if I did realease the anemone like that, I will be getting his tank water into my reef. My understanding is that this is a big no no (to have other peoples water enter your tank) Is this true?? This is why I didn't wanna just plop him in the tank. But if will be ok, then hell that's the easiest way to do it.

Thanks again, Fred.

[Chaloupa]

Hey Scott...sorry for the confusion, Cap as in lid...(oops)

The holding tank he was in until this tank was ready was a 50g not really tall but long....powerhead above, he is a 12" anemone when fully expanded and he expanded...was moving up the glass to get to a brighter spot and got sucked in. He was firmly attached to the glass but was sucked in so moved up even closer and got sucked in more. It was scary.

I did the bag idea as suggested (was bagged in a cooler) and some of the water did get into my tank...such is life! That was the first move...the second we used a bucket no bag and that's where it went bad. I think from the way you are planning it all out to a T. you will be fine! You have got to keep this thread updated once you get it!

[OCDP]

haha yeah I thought you meant lid.

That sucks big time about the powerhead incident. I am going to re-arrange my rock work to make a small bottom area for the anemone to keep it as far away as possible from my Seio's. I don't quite know how well it will work out, but I'll let you all know.

The bag idea is sounding ideal, least hassle.. etc.. I may just dump most of his water by doing the acclimation method, and plop him right on in after I have changed out the majority of his water.

And of course this thread will be updated , and I still welcome anyone who has any input to jump on in! I will have pics as soon as he's in the tank

[fredl]

Hey Scott,

You did say the guy is going to deliver it so all
you have to worry about is putting it in your tank.
Yes you would have to drain the water from the bag
when you get the carpet home. Sorrry i forgot to mention that.
You've got the right lighting and you've been keeping some sps
in your tank for sometime now so there is no reason for it not to do well.

Good luck.

Fred

[OCDP]

Originally Posted by fredl

Hey Scott,

You did say the guy is going to deliver it so all
you have to worry about is putting it in your tank.
Yes you would have to drain the water from the bag
when you get the carpet home. Sorrry i forgot to mention that.
You've got the right lighting and you've been keeping some sps
in your tank for sometime now so there is no reason for it not to do well.

Good luck.

Fred

Yeah it will be delivered or I will meet him, etc,. Haha I already knew that I need to drain water from the bag.. I am just thinking about it all too much haha. But thanks.. it makes perfect sense now

I have been keeping SPS successfully (maybe not the best growth) Thanks once again Fred.. appreciate all your help

[TheReefGeek]

I have handled carpets with my bare hands, they are sticky as heck and sting a little, but isn't that part of the fun of a carpet?

Gloves would be a plus, what about the dish washing ones, they don't have a powder, and they come up a bit further.