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I think it's an Urticina sp. URTICINA - Google Search

 

THat does look like it. Too cool.
Great pics coldmarineguy. I've never seen an anemone do that before.

 

Anemone species.

I'm pretty sure it's URTICINA FELINA....it has a sticky column whereas the Urticina suggested has a smooth column.

 

New pics from the temperate marine tank.

Some new pictures of the corallimorphs....many colour variations....most have been in the 1000 litre tank for over a year now and are multiplying.

 

new and interests like you

Hi,
I am joining this site today as coldmarineguy has the same species and set up I am aiming for. I am new in marine tanks. try to find out conditions for NZ native species in 4 little tanks. answers welcomed about:
best temperature? how to improve kelp and seaweed growth taken from shallow coastal areas? some growth on rocks gets slimy and whitish after a few days - are there species which don´t grow in a tank at all? I have a 25l, 35l, 60l tank around 21 - 23 °C and one 120l chilled tank at 15°C (more stable).
NO2 and NH4 level get compensated by waterchange (direct from the sea). Have lots of anemonas which seem to rise the NH4 more than anything - true? I am improving every week but wished to have good advice and sources of literature. Coldmarineguy shows hardly any plants or fish on photos which I have seen. What is the problem of having fish, anemonas and plants in the same tank?
I am using aquavia protein-skimmer filled with ceramic noodles in the last chamber. 120l-tank (NANOWAVE-AQUAMEDIC) has an additonal sump-chamber with some mangroves at the back for PO4.
anemonas look great and also rockpool fish mainly little triple-fins, blennies, shrimps, shellfish and little crabs.
I feed kina, raw kahawai and greenlip. anemonas seem to be perfectly fed with kahawai-kaviar (rain of eggs over the anemonas).
try to attach some photos.
cheers and thanks for reply!
seaneedle

 

Hi...Keeping a successful temperate marine tank is really no different from a tropical marine set-up.
1. Have as big a tank as you can manage...mine is 1000 litres.
2. Over-spec protein skimming.
3. Do NOT overfeed...I only feed my jewel anemones /dahlia & striped anemones/tubeworms, with a mixture of DRIED plankton/krill/brine shrimp..I use my blender to turn the food into a fine dust,which then resembles "marine snow",and is perfect for tentacles to grab....they very occasionally will get a small feed of minced clam.
4. Frequent water changes..like you, I'm lucky to be able to use fresh seawater.
5. This is where I differ from most of the hobbyists...I only use Eheim Canister filters,(5 in all)....these are cleaned every 3 months,(6 months in wet & dry canisters)...they do a terrific job without the worry of overflows etc....I don't have a plenum or any other exterior filtration.
6. I highly recommend using SEAGEL which combines high-grade carbon with phosphate removal compounds....keeps the tank crystal clear,even when I'm away on business and can't do any servicing for a month or two...
If your'e a keen and experienced hobbyist then none of this is rocket science,just common sense....good luck with the new set-up...any more questions then please ask...I'm happy to help.

 

New Specimens collected recently.

A few new corallimorphs as well as calcium forming blue tube-worms....very sensitive to movement and retract at the slightest sign of shadow movement....difficult to photograph,but worth the wait as their bright blue colors are fantastic.

 

Larger size pics.

I sent iphone images before by mistake....these should have better detail.

 

absolutely stunning as usual. the blue tube worms look amazing, great specimen. well done. always a pleasure to see your updates

 

Wow. That blue is stunning. Great pix man