IM 25G Lagoon Ritteri Magnifica anemone tank

[reefchi]

Hello All,

I’m going start a new tank build and wanted to share it here as well as use it as a way to document things for myself. I currently have a 10g nano tank I have been running for the last three years or so. This is my next/upgrade tank I'll be doing. After several years I kind of found what I like and don't like in terms of reefing. I decided to do a dedicated species tank which is going to be the Ritteri/Magnifica anemone. I been doing a lot and still on going research on these anemones. With all the inform I have gathered from this site and including the BRS Magnificent anemone video, I will be attempting it.

Disclaimer: I’m fully aware and understand a 25g tank isn’t recommended for a Ritteri/Magnifica anemone BUT I’m going to give it my best attempt.

I’m currently building out this tank solely dedicated for a Ritteri/Magnifica anemone and a pair of clowns. All the equipment I been gathering is to be able to provide the anemone the requirements it needs other than the tank size itself.

I’ll be using is a Straton Pro 102 for lighting. I might add a Kessil A360x as a spot light if I think it needs it, but trying to avoid it as I like the look of just the Straton.

For this year I’m going to simply setup the tank and Aquascape it then fill it up with water. In January I have a shipment from TBS coming and that’s when I’ll consider my cycle to start. I will be using Marco rock for the main Aquaspace and all live sand from Tampa Bay Saltwater and a few rubble pieces. After this I’ll probably let run for several months before adding a pair of clowns I have in my current nano tank.

I'll add more notes on my build but for now I just wanted to get this thread started before I forget or never do it.

• Equipment (The goal is to keep it simply but we know how that goes)
  • IM 25g Lagoon tank
  • For the stand I used an Ikea kitchen cabinet Sektion that has been reinforced
  • Mightyjet mid size 538 GPH return pump
  • x2 Clev’s Turbulent Flow Nozzle
  • x1 MP10 with Clev’s new guard
  • Straton 102
  • Possibly add a Kessil A360x
  • IM Auqa Shield UV Sterilizer Desktop
  • Duetto2 ATO

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Your aquascape gives you a lot of room for coral!

 

[reefchi]

Update 12/27/2024

A few things I ordered before the holidays, arrived and I just got around to getting them installed while I had some time off work.

I got these two Turbulent Flow Nozzle from Cleven to help with random flow which should help with the anemone.

Normally this IM25 comes with a Mightyjet 326GPH but I decided to swap it out with a Mightyjet 538GPH to increase the waterflow on top of the random turbulent nozzles. I'm pretty sure the water will need to be increased in the Display tank. Worse case scenario I'll swap it out if it doesn't work.

I'll also be adding a MP10 with a Cleven anemone guard for additional random flow. With all this flow, it should be more than enough in a tank this size.

I went to home depot and purchased the slimmest cord cover I could find that would fit the Straton Pro power cord. I feel this makes it look cleaner and from far it looks like the Straton Pro is floating.

I decided to add this Kessil x360a with a narrow reflector I had to use as a spotlight. A lot of people do seem to recommend and supposedly help these anemones from wondering and moving around. BRS also used these which why I also added along with the setting they used as well.

Realistically the Straton Pro should be enough par but I figured I add it since it's the light I would be using in the QT process and should add more light since Ritteri/Mag are notorious for loving light. Might be overkill but we'll see. I'll be renting a par meter from my LFS to get a gauge of what Par I'm getting.

These are the settings I'll be using at the Kessil and starting at 30 percent intensity since I have the narrow reflector.

Got this heater I'll be using along with an inkbird but honestly, I think I won't be using it as much with the amount of light and return pump power I have on this tank. I'll see once I get it filled up with water.

In the next week or so I'll add some Mortar in between the shelf rock so it doesn't move. Then add water and some Fritz or Tim's One and Only to start the cycle.

 

[reefchi]

Update - 1/8/2025

I decided to install the Kessil full angel adapter for two reasons. It allowed me to further move out the Kessil light so it wouldn't be directly under the Straton. It also let me aim the light source exactly where I want it.

Earlier in the week I mixed some E-Marco Mortar and added it between the shelf rock and the rock that connects to the foundation rock. I just wanted to make sure this rock structure wouldn't fall or move in case the anemone decides to go for a walk.

I finally added water to the tank and some Fritz Turbo to get the cycle going.

I added the MP10 with a Clev nem guard. The flow should now be adequate for the size of this tank and anemone. The tank looks a little bit cloudy in the picture since I just added the Fritz Turbo.

 

[SaltyWalty]

Super cool build! Definitely will be following

 

[reefchi]

Super cool build! Definitely will be following

Thanks!

 

[Jason boles]

certain you posted you didn’t care, but have you looked into anemones that will actually work in a small AIO??

There are such a variety.

We attempt to provide happy homes for our inhabitants.

Seems extremely immature to plan for failure and also broadcast it publicly like we are gonna applaud.

I would recommend settling on a species you can properly take care of or work towards building the proper setup.

I want a clownfish harem. Taking me years of work and preparation. Still a couple away because I want to make sure I have the right home for them to thrive not just make it.

The tank dems are the size of a healthy adult specimen. Just doesn’t seem logical.

 

[Jason boles]

I have a carpet anemone bigger than that tank

I do wish you success.

Last unsolicited bit of advice would be to start with an extremely healthy specimen that has been in captivity for a while.

Pacific east aquaculture for the win!

 

[sushiboss]

Update 12/27/2024

A few things I ordered before the holidays, arrived and I just got around to getting them installed while I had some time off work.

I got these two Turbulent Flow Nozzle from Cleven to help with random flow which should help with the anemone.

Normally this IM25 comes with a Mightyjet 326GPH but I decided to swap it out with a Mightyjet 538GPH to increase the waterflow on top of the random turbulent nozzles. I'm pretty sure the water will need to be increased in the Display tank. Worse case scenario I'll swap it out if it doesn't work.

I'll also be adding a MP10 with a Cleven anemone guard for additional random flow. With all this flow, it should be more than enough in a tank this size.

I went to home depot and purchased the slimmest cord cover I could find that would fit the Straton Pro power cord. I feel this makes it look cleaner and from far it looks like the Straton Pro is floating.

I decided to add this Kessil x360a with a narrow reflector I had to use as a spotlight. A lot of people do seem to recommend and supposedly help these anemones from wondering and moving around. BRS also used these which why I also added along with the setting they used as well.

Realistically the Straton Pro should be enough par but I figured I add it since it's the light I would be using in the QT process and should add more light since Ritteri/Mag are notorious for loving light. Might be overkill but we'll see. I'll be renting a par meter from my LFS to get a gauge of what Par I'm getting.

These are the settings I'll be using at the Kessil and starting at 30 percent intensity since I have the narrow reflector.

Got this heater I'll be using along with an inkbird but honestly, I think I won't be using it as much with the amount of light and return pump power I have on this tank. I'll see once I get it filled up with water.

In the next week or so I'll add some Mortar in between the shelf rock so it doesn't move. Then add water and some Fritz or Tim's One and Only to start the cycle.

Thread 'Want a Healthy Magnifica Anemone? Here they are!'
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/want-a-healthy-magnifica-anemone-here-they-are.1090029/

 

[reefchi]

Seems extremely immature to plan for failure and also broadcast it publicly like we are gonna applaud.

Makes me just want to stop and kill the thread. I’ve done research on this which is why I am even attempting this. I have a qt setup for this as well. Am I an expert, absolutely not.

Maybe I’ll stop here and just post when I fail or have success and document after the fact to share my experience with everyone else.

Appreciate the feedback.

 

[sushiboss]

Makes me just want to stop and kill the thread. I’ve done research on this which is why I am even attempting this. I have a qt setup for this as well. Am I an expert, absolutely not.

Maybe I’ll stop here and just post when I fail or have success and document after the fact to share my experience with everyone else.

Appreciate the feedback.

There will always be some here that are buzzkills.

I for one look through these forums and try to obtain inspiration through others. If you do go down this route please document for others like me that are interested in trying something similar =D

 

[reefchi]

There will always be some here that are buzzkills.

I for one look through these forums and try to obtain inspiration through others. If you do go down this route please document for others like me that are interested in trying something similar =D

You’re right

I’ll still be continuing to document things on here as I go. Some people may like it and other won’t. That’s just how life works. At the end of the day it’s my time and effort. I’m enjoying the journey.

Worst case scenario I can pivot to a different direction. No Biggie

 

[sushiboss]

You’re right

I’ll still be continuing to document things on here as I go. Some people may like it and other won’t. That’s just how life works. At the end of the day it’s my time and effort. I’m enjoying the journey.

Worst case scenario I can pivot to a different direction. No Biggie

I have long dreamt about keeping a carpet anenome but with so many people having difficulty I don’t know if I’d ever have success with one due to time and treatment requirements.

I absolutely want one though.

So I’ll be living vicariously through you!

 

[Jason boles]

Apologies if I was snarky, rude, or overly emotional in my response. All things I work hard at keeping in check.

I wish you well and please document either way for us all. If done thouroughly we will all learn one way or the other.

Sushi, you should keep an eye on local and Facebook reef forums and see if you can get a privately owned one. Some may ship.

They are usually pretty hard to kill once established in home tanks from collection. It’s getting a healthy specimen to begin with that’s the hurdle.

I certainly have put mine through a lot. 4 tank moves now

I will be interested to see how it goes!! There are some amazing anemone guys who know way more about treatment than me, and are generally available to help.

Reefchi, have you found a specimen yet? You gonna shoot for Pacific East?

 

[sushiboss]

Apologies if I was snarky, rude, or overly emotional in my response. All things I work hard at keeping in check.

I wish you well and please document either way for us all. If done thouroughly we will all learn one way or the other.

Sushi, you should keep an eye on local and Facebook reef forums and see if you can get a privately owned one. Some may ship.

They are usually pretty hard to kill once established in home tanks from collection. It’s getting a healthy specimen to begin with that’s the hurdle.

I certainly have put mine through a lot. 4 tank moves now

I will be interested to see how it goes!! There are some amazing anemone guys who know way more about treatment than me, and are generally available to help.

Reefchi, have you found a specimen yet? You gonna shoot for Pacific East?

I won’t be trying for one. Haha. Just a dream. I don’t have a tank bigger than 4 feet and I like mixed reefs.

These guys take a ton of real estate, are a touch demanding, and could easily eat my fish. I love the carpet anenomes but that’s a project for me when I get a 7-8ft tank ideally.

Plus I still need to level up and learn the deeper intricacies of reefing.

I’m just a super basic reefer. Water changes skimmer and hand dosing hahahaha

Not sure if I could keep one long term happy.

 

[The new fish on the block]

@reefchi nice build I’m excited to see your progress!

@Jason boles as long as you find a smaller sized specimen it’s completely fine. I have this exact situation going on in my Biocube 32 and it’s been 5+ months and my Mag is nowhere near being close to outgrowing my tank, I will say I would never recommend doing something to a beginner, but if you have experience with nems go for it.