Heteractis Magnifica ShowOff!

[gobybryant]

My mag and Big Mama

 

[Paleozoic_reefer]

Was sad to see my other mag die a few weeks ago but my original is still going strong…

 

[argiBK]

A blast from way back
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This is my new holy grail anemone! Is anyone able to source this color combo these days?

 

[OrionN]

This is my new holy grail anemone! Is anyone able to source this color combo these days?

There is no sourcing these. Luck most of the time. I got him at Petco. Initial pictures below:
At Petco. Notice the sick purple base Magnifica across the tank.

In Hospital tank under Cipro

After treatment

Initial picture in DT, still attach tot he tile

Getting healthier in DT

Full glory. Wiping out a few nice Acro in the process.

 

[Cthulukelele]

There is no souring these. Luck most of the time. I got him at Petco. Initial picture below
At Petco. Notice the sick purple base Magnifica across the tank.
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In Hospital tank under Cipro
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After treatment
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Initial picture in DT, still attach tot he tile
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Getting healthier in DT
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Full glory. Wiping out a few nice Acro in the process.
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That's genuinely probably the most beautiful anemone I've ever seen

 

[Hot2na]

What does everyone on here feel is the best "terrain" for a mag ? flat rock in open area up high ? crest round rock that is on a pedestal ? I'm putting up a tank now..want to know what kind of rocks , and how to scape to make it mag friendly...

 

[OrionN]

Magnifica anemones need a flat rock. If the light and current are questionable, then the flat surface need to be away from the wall and not an easy pathway down (like a pedestal). If there are plenty of light and current, the Magnifica will be happy and won't move anywhere if the water condition is good.
They like a flat surface with plenty of light, circulation with good stable water.
My beautiful anemone above took out my GRAF Bonsai and a big chunk of ASD Rainbow and Bali Green slimmer. Have to frag and clear what still living out of the way. He was not at the highest of the reef but not moving due to optimal condition.

 

[Hot2na]

My beautiful anemone above took out my GRAF Bonsai and a big chunk of ASD Rainbow and Bali Green slimmer. Have to frag and clear what still living out of the way. He was not at the highest of the reef but not moving due to optimal condition.

Thats why I have anemone specific tanks .. No corals

 

[dieselkeeper]

Mertens on the back glass

Mertens in its happy place

 

[gig 'em]

Magnifica anemones need a flat rock. If the light and current are questionable, then the flat surface need to be away from the wall and not an easy pathway down (like a pedestal). If there are plenty of light and current, the Magnifica will be happy and won't move anywhere if the water condition is good.
They like a flat surface with plenty of light, circulation with good stable water.
My beautiful anemone above took out my GRAF Bonsai and a big chunk of ASD Rainbow and Bali Green slimmer. Have to frag and clear what still living out of the way. He was not at the highest of the reef but not moving due to optimal condition.

Is this mag still alive?

 

[OrionN]

Is this mag still alive?

No I lost it during the pandemic. Too busy to look after the tank so it went down hill. So sad.
The best anemone I ever have

 

[jamie1210]

Was sad to see my other mag die a few weeks ago but my original is still going strong…

Sorry to hear. Do you know why it died?

 

[jamie1210]

No I lost it during the pandemic. Too busy to look after the tank so it went down hill. So sad.
The best anemone I ever have

I am saddened to hear this. I remember when you first got it too. Hopefully you will find something similar one day.

 

[Paleozoic_reefer]

Sorry to hear. Do you know why it died?

I think it’s because I didn’t treat it when I first got it despite it looking healthy. I treated my other mag with cipro and it did great and had all the same parameters.

 

[Nilo]

Just sharing mine. Not the greatest pics though. I have 2 that I’ve had for almost 2 1/2 yrs and have tripled in size since. One with a purplish reddish base with greenish tentacles and one that’s mostly just brownish in color. Also have a blue tip Gig in the same tank

 

[Seancj]

 

[OrionN]

Notice my Green Bali Slimmer in the two pictures below. Casualty in this process of getting the healthy Magnifica in this particular case.

 

[dieselkeeper]

Does any body here keep fish with carpet anemones? I'm thinking about putting my two in 210 display tank. There tangs, anthais, couple of dwarf angels. I would put the two mated clowns with them. Worried about losing fish to the nems. The reason is I just can't keep corals alive anymore. A toadstool leather have hardly no polyp extension. SPS is a lost cause.

 

[OrionN]

If the coral won’t live, your anemone will not either. I would not put them in there but solve your problem first. You just loose the anemone.

 

[Seancj]

If the coral won’t live, your anemone will not either. I would not put them in there but solve your problem first. You just loose the anemone.

Agreed!