These crabs (Lithodes) have a kind of relationship with this type of anemone (Bolocera tuediae). I always see them hiding under anemones while diving (in Norway too).
Yeah, I read that after I found it. Lucky break with that one! Beautiful anemone too! That's cool! How shallow do you see these anemones and crabs btw?
The cloudyness might be due to reproduction from anemone. If wanna avoid it, adjusting temp might be a option. Otherwise it will kinda affect tank alot. Get live muccels, oysters, clams maybe and tunicates into the tank to help clean up the water
Yeah, I think you're right. Adjusting the temp is not an option atm. though, as I don't run a chiller on this tank. It's only happened that one time so far though, so I think it'll be fine. It cleared up nicely though, and it didn't seem to do any damage this time. Thanks for your input! :)
@@ColdwaterTanks I have started to figure out how to make the diffrent algea grow well, so if wanna try something out feel free to ask. I have posted some new videos if wanna see current state of tank
Hi Simon, worth waiting for! Yes I had an Anemone do the same a short while ago, part of sexual reproduction. The water was clear next day, though I do have filter feeders, as the gametes are almost 100% protein the skimmer will remove waste, though Anemones could be taught to use a tissue? Ha ha. I was lucky enough to find a couple of cloak anemone hermits on a very low tide in eel grass, and like you discovered quickly the sand sifting method of eating, one was digging near to tube worms and I was a little concerned that the tube worms would be a dietry supplement but he moved on and started sifting in another place, it looks to be no deeper than an inch (2.5 cm's), so I think they will be staying. Sometimes I put the light on several hours after it's dark and I'm always amazed at the number of species that come out after dark.
Thanks mate! Cool! Seems everyone agrees it's a reproduction thing. Haven't happened since, so not a big worry then. Haha, I wish! Ah, that's cool! Never seen them that shallow before. Those anemones really are fascinating though. Yeah, I usually get them in areas with soft/"muddy" bottom. They don't seem to be causing any trouble in my tanks in any ways, so they are favourites of mine. Yeah, it can be like different worlds during day/night!
I hear about YT, they're really not fair to those that put in honest work on thier videos. Those that should be credited are not, and the fake ones seem to flaunt thier lies and get away with it. Anyway, glad to see you posting again. The crabs are really interesting to watch. 👍🏻
Yeah, it can be a challenge, hehe. Tbh, what annoys me the most is that YT keeps putting ads on the videos (sometimes even unskippable ads), without giving anything back to small creators.. I know ads can put off a lot of viewers. I sometimes skip watching videos myself if there are too many ads first tbh... Anyways, glad you're still checking out the video! Hopefully I'll get back to posting more often eventually! :)
Did I just witness an arthropod orgy? Simon, the gods of the sea have blessed you with a cooperative show off of an anemone! Clearly an extremely happy anemone. Came to say the same as others who say breeding behavior.
I would suggest observing the hermit crabs and how much sand they sift through. They might be population control for the small creatures in the sand. How many do you have?
It being turned over is a good thing, it would basically be increasing the depth that the anoxic layer forms at - technically granting more habitat to aerobic life within the substrate. I think it's good for detritus suspension too!
Such an absolutely incredible tank! I think the hermits are probably safe to keep in without risking the whole DSB. Have you considered adding any fish in the future?
Thank you! Glad you like it! I hope you're right. They don't seem to go very deep in the sand, so I'm guessing it might be ok myself. Keeping to the deep water habitat idea has made it difficult to get the fish I want tbh, but I actually have been able to add a couple of fish now. If I eventually do make another video, they will feature. If nothing else, I'll probably add a "short" of the fish soon. :)
@@ColdwaterTanks Since they don't go too deep in the sand, I think it will probably be alright. Can't wait to see the fish you've added, hearing you have some now is exciting!
I love this tank! I reckon maybe the anemone was trying to reproduce so released sperm or eggs into the water? Maybe if your tank had more filter feeders it'd clean that up fast next time it happens
Thanks Mitch! Yeah, I think you're right. None of the creatures seemed to be very affected, but imagine it's not a good thing, so I hope it won't happen too often. Honestly, I'm still not entirely sure what direction I want to go in for this tank in terms of stocking.. I have added a couple of deep water fish now, but getting suitable creatures from the deep is not very easy.. I might just skip the deep water idea eventually.
Hello, I have a salt cold water aquarium of 600 L, the only issue I have with it is the temperature... I was wondering how you keep you tanks Cold enough. Thank you
@mathias - chillers are made specifically for this purpose. Before they were common, and if on a budget, it's also possible to make one by coiling plastic tubing in a small refrigerator.
@@aniram95665 the refridgerator method is not very controllable, chillers based on tungston coil are expensive, and if one has a tank in the living room and a chiller operating to far below roomtemperature high humidity can cause severe condensationof the tank glass, and even acrylic. Best thing is to choose intertidal species that can tolerate a range of temperatures.
Hi there! That's cool! I keep this tank in my basement, so no big need for temperature control down there...As others have said, chillers is the way to go otherwise. I have a smaller tank in my living room where I run a chiller (Teco TK 500, for a 180l tank. Good chillers, and they do have larger models for bigger tanks. Cost quite a bit though....) to keep the temp at 17-18C all year round. Condensation might be an issue though if you go too low with the temp..
These crabs (Lithodes) have a kind of relationship with this type of anemone (Bolocera tuediae). I always see them hiding under anemones while diving (in Norway too).
Yeah, I read that after I found it. Lucky break with that one! Beautiful anemone too! That's cool! How shallow do you see these anemones and crabs btw?
@@ColdwaterTanks I never see them shallower than 18-20 m. And then all the way down to 40 they can be found.
The cloudyness might be due to reproduction from anemone. If wanna avoid it, adjusting temp might be a option. Otherwise it will kinda affect tank alot. Get live muccels, oysters, clams maybe and tunicates into the tank to help clean up the water
Yeah, I think you're right. Adjusting the temp is not an option atm. though, as I don't run a chiller on this tank. It's only happened that one time so far though, so I think it'll be fine. It cleared up nicely though, and it didn't seem to do any damage this time. Thanks for your input! :)
@@ColdwaterTanks I have started to figure out how to make the diffrent algea grow well, so if wanna try something out feel free to ask. I have posted some new videos if wanna see current state of tank
Hi Simon, worth waiting for! Yes I had an Anemone do the same a short while ago, part of sexual reproduction. The water was clear next day, though
I do have filter feeders, as the gametes are almost 100% protein the skimmer will remove waste, though Anemones could be taught to use a tissue? Ha ha. I was lucky enough to find a couple of cloak anemone hermits on a very low tide in eel grass, and like you discovered quickly the sand sifting
method of eating, one was digging near to tube worms and I was a little concerned that the tube worms would be a dietry supplement but he moved on and started sifting in another place, it looks to be no deeper than an inch (2.5 cm's), so I think they will be staying. Sometimes I put the light on
several hours after it's dark and I'm always amazed at the number of species that come out after dark.
Thanks mate! Cool! Seems everyone agrees it's a reproduction thing. Haven't happened since, so not a big worry then. Haha, I wish!
Ah, that's cool! Never seen them that shallow before. Those anemones really are fascinating though. Yeah, I usually get them in areas with soft/"muddy" bottom. They don't seem to be causing any trouble in my tanks in any ways, so they are favourites of mine. Yeah, it can be like different worlds during day/night!
Sorry the monetization didn't work out but I hope we can still hear from you from time to time, I really love your videos!
I hear about YT, they're really not fair to those that put in honest work on thier videos. Those that should be credited are not, and the fake ones seem to flaunt thier lies and get away with it.
Anyway, glad to see you posting again. The crabs are really interesting to watch. 👍🏻
Yeah, it can be a challenge, hehe. Tbh, what annoys me the most is that YT keeps putting ads on the videos (sometimes even unskippable ads), without giving anything back to small creators.. I know ads can put off a lot of viewers. I sometimes skip watching videos myself if there are too many ads first tbh... Anyways, glad you're still checking out the video! Hopefully I'll get back to posting more often eventually! :)
Glad you uploaded again. Seeing the hermit crab performing house cleaning was interesting. The tank looks great.
Thanks, glad you're still checking it out! Yeah, those hermits are fun little critters!
Did I just witness an arthropod orgy? Simon, the gods of the sea have blessed you with a cooperative show off of an anemone! Clearly an extremely happy anemone. Came to say the same as others who say breeding behavior.
Haha, Can only imagine what goes on when the lights are off... Thanks for your input btw! I think you are right!
Hi Simon! Stumbled across your channel by chance, really enjoy your content! And that scenery though🤩 Keep posting and take care!
the red colours really stand out in this tank, it's so beautiful!
I would suggest observing the hermit crabs and how much sand they sift through. They might be population control for the small creatures in the sand. How many do you have?
Yeah, they don't seem to go very deep into the sand, so it might be fine. I have 3 atm.
Hope you're okay.
Life gets busy.
It being turned over is a good thing, it would basically be increasing the depth that the anoxic layer forms at - technically granting more habitat to aerobic life within the substrate. I think it's good for detritus suspension too!
Just amazing. I'm so impressed with the footage you've captured & I could listen to your commentary all day long.
Happy to see a new video😁😁
Glad to hear that! Thanks for watching! :)
We need the updates bro!
Such an absolutely incredible tank! I think the hermits are probably safe to keep in without risking the whole DSB. Have you considered adding any fish in the future?
Thank you! Glad you like it! I hope you're right. They don't seem to go very deep in the sand, so I'm guessing it might be ok myself. Keeping to the deep water habitat idea has made it difficult to get the fish I want tbh, but I actually have been able to add a couple of fish now. If I eventually do make another video, they will feature. If nothing else, I'll probably add a "short" of the fish soon. :)
@@ColdwaterTanks Since they don't go too deep in the sand, I think it will probably be alright. Can't wait to see the fish you've added, hearing you have some now is exciting!
That large anemone is my favorite from your channel :D
Just checking in again.
Hope you're doing okay.
Nice tank!
Thank you! Glad you liked it! :)
I love this tank! I reckon maybe the anemone was trying to reproduce so released sperm or eggs into the water? Maybe if your tank had more filter feeders it'd clean that up fast next time it happens
Thanks Mitch! Yeah, I think you're right. None of the creatures seemed to be very affected, but imagine it's not a good thing, so I hope it won't happen too often. Honestly, I'm still not entirely sure what direction I want to go in for this tank in terms of stocking.. I have added a couple of deep water fish now, but getting suitable creatures from the deep is not very easy.. I might just skip the deep water idea eventually.
I live in California and just started my cold water tank
love your tank! how did you get the anemone? was it also bycatch and if so, how did you get it off a rock?
Please upload more…
Take care of yourself first and foremost though
how are your aquariums at the moment? Any diy project during the winter?
Hello, I have a salt cold water aquarium of 600 L, the only issue I have with it is the temperature... I was wondering how you keep you tanks Cold enough. Thank you
Would love to see your aquarium, please load a video...
@mathias - chillers are made specifically for this purpose. Before they were common, and if on a budget, it's also possible to make one by coiling plastic tubing in a small refrigerator.
@@aniram95665
the refridgerator method is not very controllable, chillers based on tungston
coil are expensive, and if one has a tank in the living room and a chiller operating to far below roomtemperature high humidity can cause severe condensationof the tank glass, and even acrylic. Best thing is to choose intertidal species that can tolerate a range of temperatures.
Hi there! That's cool! I keep this tank in my basement, so no big need for temperature control down there...As others have said, chillers is the way to go otherwise. I have a smaller tank in my living room where I run a chiller (Teco TK 500, for a 180l tank. Good chillers, and they do have larger models for bigger tanks. Cost quite a bit though....) to keep the temp at 17-18C all year round. Condensation might be an issue though if you go too low with the temp..
@@barleyarrish Hi sorry I just came back from abroad I didn't take the time to fill it again yet...
How’s it going
Add some fish it will look better