View Full Version : RARE SPAWNING FOOTAGE
coldmarine007
02-21-2011, 9:18 PM
This unique spawning of jewel anemones in my temperate marine tank happened at mid-day under reasonably bright lighting, these animals reproduce by dividing and I can find no information on the Web that describes jewels doing this,(their close relatives,the tropical corals do this once a year at night,during a certain moon phase).
Any professional feedback would be much appreciated!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RK3p191SgQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RK3p191SgQ)
ponderingky
02-22-2011, 9:06 AM
Wow - they must be VERY happy in your set up. I am a freshwater guy so no help on feed back but awesome footage.
lookit
02-22-2011, 9:31 AM
Way cool. I'm also a freshie, so no professional feedback, but thanks for sharing video.
Cheech
02-22-2011, 1:52 PM
That's awesome!
Amphiprion
02-22-2011, 2:08 PM
This is very interesting. It is clear that not only are conditions appropriate for your species, but you have met all the necessary metabolic needs of them, as well. Sexual reproduction is the "ultimate" indication of completely successful husbandry of any species.
Cerianthus
02-22-2011, 3:23 PM
Nice!!!
Would check every full moon though as diff species may sexually reproduce at diff time of the year as Ive seen from time to time, but always around full moon in large reef set up (2000G or over system).
coldmarine007
02-22-2011, 10:46 PM
I was really lucky to see this happening....just caught a cloud in the water out of the corner of my eye and grabbed my camera asap...missed quite a lot, but at least I managed something. They may have been spawning in the tank regularly....who knows!
bitbot
02-23-2011, 12:07 AM
Woah, that was pretty raunchy!:)
Love the music.
Congratulations.
Cerianthus
02-23-2011, 10:40 AM
I was really lucky to see this happening....just caught a cloud in the water out of the corner of my eye and grabbed my camera asap...missed quite a lot, but at least I managed something. They may have been spawning in the tank regularly....who knows!
That's right! May see offsprings pop up here and there, provided some didnt get destroyed by pump/PH, even by inhabitants..
coldmarine007
02-25-2011, 4:10 PM
Just posted this on youtube....nice relaxing video compilation of my tank inhabitants with great Vangelis track from the movie Blade Runner...looks great on ipod/iphone....check it out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZVNuEgX1z0
chrisstager
03-01-2011, 8:01 PM
That was incredible. You, you your good. I hope some day just to be able to keep such spepcies and you have them reporducing. Nice work
WRAragon
03-09-2011, 10:31 PM
Thats amazing. Thanks for sharing!
coldmarine007
04-07-2011, 8:38 PM
http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af150/coldmarineguy/DSCF0481.jpg
Here's a shot of a new jewel anemone rock recently gathered on a dive...it weighs 5 kilograms/ 12 lbs....so a challenge to get ashore! It's doing well, with polyps extended and feeding.....
WOW!! Super nice! Do you think you're one of the first to have that in a tank? Looks very rare but extremely awesome. :D