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So you see, any small change in Earths delicate ecosystems effects us all. Cheers!
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![]() just don't think anything that could be in our tanks is an issue... i'm more concerned with ships spewing their exhaust,oil... what about sewage etc. etc.
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![]() Wow never thought 3 ananos from the local waters can cause the sea to die
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If a non-native species of parasite (or anything really for that matter) gets into the local waters and starts to flourish and outcompetes the native species for food, or even feasting on the native species. Pretty soon you are left with none of the original species. There is a great potential for disaster when you think like that. Oh and btw parasites do not dilute in water.. ![]() |
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![]() I gotta agree with Muck on this. A couple of examples I can think of are the Zebra Mussel on the Great Lakes and, now don't quote me on this, but I believe there has recently been some debate here on the West Coast, lately, about farmed Atlantic Salmon and sea lice associated with that fish and that the lice is perceived to be encroaching on wild indigenous salmon stocks.
I vote to not return the anemones to the ocean. Sure, the chances of any contamination are probably remote, but unless the person is a marine biologist that knows what they are doing, why take the chance? Best to leave well enough alone, IMHO. Oh ya, and not take anymore unless legally allowed. Cheers,
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![]() I had no idea that you've had them for 9 months already. They are hardy indead. I guess they must be used to temperature fluctuations and what not. Tell us more about the tank they are in; size, flow, ph, other tankmates etc. And yes, pics would be awsome.
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![]() There's nothing saying that a person can't have a successful cool or cold water SW tank going, if given the proper care and attention...
However, if you think hobbyists cannot damage the natural environment, read on. Caulerpa taxifolia has wreaked havoc by becoming endemic in several areas in which it is non-native. Guess how it got into those areas? Look no further than fellow hobbyists carelessly disposing of cuttings. Seems we are far from innocent in this hobby. Several jurisdictions ban the traffic of this species altogether due to the irresponsible methods of disposal in the past. http://aquat1.ifas.ufl.edu/seagrant/cautax2.html http://www.ridnis.ucdavis.edu/Caulerpataxifolia.html http://www.tijuanaestuary.com/exotics.asp http://www.dep.state.fl.us/southeast...ulerpamain.htm http://www.projectpacific.org/caulerpa_taxifolia.html http://ozreef.org/content/view/94/2/ Interesting quote from this last site: Quote:
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![]() I assume Amanos/Ananos are Anemones? or are we talking about Amano Shrimp?
Enlighten me please. This is a new critter and I can't seem to wrap my head about what it looks like.
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