species discussion: H. magnifica

[hobogato]

reference thread for those thinking about housing this species.

please post anything and everything about your experience with magnificent(ritteri) anemones. some things you might include:

pics
how big was it when you got it?
how long have you had it?
clownfish that will establish hosting relationship?
what are the specifics for its care in your tank (lighting, flow, placement in tank, special feeding, etc)?
problems to look out for
anything else you can think of

[Pennies2Cents]

Bump for a few new nems out there... :)

[hobogato]

here is mine

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/250/DSC01547_zps968ac330.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/250/DSC01548_zps6856dc4d.jpg


how big was it when you got it?

about 12" diameter - currently recovering from near death experience so it is only about 8" in diameter

how long have you had it?

11 months

clownfish that will establish hosting relationship?

fancy percs hosting in my tank - compatible with just about every species

what are the specifics for its care in your tank (lighting, flow, placement in tank, special feeding, etc)?

sunlight thru solar tubes, supplemental t5 and led lights. 3000 gph closed loop and tunze wave box. feeding mysis and other small food occasionally.