**New Neo Nano Pics** Tank 5 days old

[lorenz0]

What everyone is saying is correct. If one of those anemones die you are going to loss alot of your live stock. In such a small system i would only reccomend BTA's for that tank. Also never trust a bottle of mix. 99% of the stuff out there is just to make a newbie think they are achieveing something fast. Purple up for instance since it was refered to here. Its just concentrated calcium. If you proply dose calcium your not going to have any issues with coraline growth. I think purple up is a horriable product since it has the potential to cause calcium spikes, but so can over dosing. I used to work at a fish store and had many loyal FW customers who would speak to myself or a friend due to experience and we would tell they truthfully that most of our products were bullsh!t. The only line of products out there that i will put in my tank is tailored aquatic's, for one its canadian, and it works great. but back to the subject at hand. To the newly trained eye "cycle in 2 days" this seems awesome. 90% of people who first get into the hobby don't want to wait for a cycle so here is their loop hole so they can say, yes my tank has cycled. Double check all your parameters. I think some of the sadest stories you hear in this hobby is about crash's. Which I for one would never dream to hope that someone would go through.

The one thing i have learned about this hobby is that nothing comes fast to achieve the best results. Remember we are here to help you and each other on this forum.

[Doug]

Originally Posted by Red Coral Aquariums

minus Red Coral we are not part of the ALL
Flucker if you would like some constructive advise instead of what (All the fish stores will tell you) Pop in to the store and ask for me.
Kevin

Here is a link for directions to our store: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=e...,0.013304&z=16

Great offer from Kevin. Perhaps take him up on it.

Anyways, if it was my tank of that size, I would be using a two part for calcium and alkalinity. Perhaps something like ESV 2-part or C-Balance or even Seachem products.

[Flucker]

Heteractis magnifica


Quick Stats: Ritteri/Magnificent Anemone
Family: Stichodactylidae
Range: Indo-Pacific
Color Form: Red, Pink, Purple, Orange, Green, Blue
Ideal Supplements: Iodine, Trace elements
Tank Set-up: Marine: Coral or rock, sand, gravel, coral rubble
Reef Compatible: Yes
Tank Conditions: 72-78ºF; sg 1.023-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4
Water Flow: High
Light: High
Dominance: Aggressive
Care Level: Difficult



The Ritteri Anemone is also referred to as the Magnificent Anemone, or Heteractis Magnificent Sea Anemone. Some aquarists still refer to it as Radianthus ritteri, but this name was recently changed to the current H. magnifica. It can grow to over three feet in diameter in the wild, although, it generally does not grow larger than 1½ feet in the aquarium. Its tentacles have a long, non-tapering shape that may, on occasion, appear swollen at the tips. They can almost completely retract into the base.

This Anemone requires strong lighting combined with strong, but intermittent, water movement within the tank. It generally prefers a high point in the tank to ensure it obtains all the light it needs, but it may change locations, seeking the ideal conditions. Its strong sting can harm corals. The presence of a Clownfish, such as Amphiprion ocellaris, Amphiprion percula, or Amphiprion perideraion, will help it acclimate. Ritteri Anemones from different locations may serve as hosts to other clownfish, and even shrimp.

The diet should include mussel, fish, crustaceans, and frozen foods.

[subman]

This thread is just sad and I fear a verrry bad ending!