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soco
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its kinda hard to tell from that pic. For some reason its sideways. It looks like it is either deflating and pooping something out its mouth (same hole) which is normal. They will deflate and be very small and "wilty" looking than reflate. Or it is starting to deteriorate. Is the mouth gaping open or does it look ripped or like something is coming out of it?
Things can happen very quik with nems so keep an eye on it. A better pic of the mouth would help
Things can happen very quik with nems so keep an eye on it. A better pic of the mouth would help
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some good advise ^
here a good read too
http://www.karensroseanemones.net/
what kind of lights do you have, how old is your tank & how many hours a day are you running them - all this will help
here a good read too
http://www.karensroseanemones.net/
what kind of lights do you have, how old is your tank & how many hours a day are you running them - all this will help
soco
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That looks like a beached out bubble tip.
Def need tank specs and more info to try and save it. but at this point its alive so DONT touch it.
leave it alone as not to stress it. you also might wanna lower flow so it doesn't blow around until you figure if you can save it.
No you should not leave them on all the time. Depending on your tank your light timing might be different. I run mine from 830 to 830 but I am still figuring out my new light and don't have it at full power yet.
Def need tank specs and more info to try and save it. but at this point its alive so DONT touch it.
leave it alone as not to stress it. you also might wanna lower flow so it doesn't blow around until you figure if you can save it.
soco
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I always forget about Karen!! You definitely wanna check out that link. it is full of great stuff.
You should've seen it earlier...
I have a 24 gallon nano, ammonia-.25
Nitrite-.0
Nitrate-40ppm
Salinity-30
Tank ran for about a month before any fish.
It's been running now for about 4 months.
I was told it is a long tentacle anename.
soco
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Ok first off any ammonia in the tank is a huge red flag. That is either what killed it or a sign its dyeing.
That is high nitrates for nems they need good water and stable water that's why most recommend no nems till 6+ months. For the tank stability.
salinity when you say 30 do you mean 30 ppt or .030 specific gravity? Most people try to keep between .024 and .026 sg. 31.9 ppt - 34.5 ppt
Whats your temp?
What are your lights?
Do you smell anything yet?
Not sure if the lighting it came with the nanotank, water has been running for about a couple months with no life in it. Then I put in an eel I believe is suppose to be a snowflake but he's green. I also have a brittle banded starfish as well in the tank and those guys are fine.
It seems when I buy fish from the certain pet store they seem to get sick. the first one was a bubble and let's just say his bubble popped.
So now I have this guy. I turned off my light and it seems to be a little better , tentacles , half are up and half are somewhat floppy but still brownish gray in the middle of the body.
It seems when I buy fish from the certain pet store they seem to get sick. the first one was a bubble and let's just say his bubble popped.
So now I have this guy. I turned off my light and it seems to be a little better , tentacles , half are up and half are somewhat floppy but still brownish gray in the middle of the body.
soco
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Well sounds to me like ur tank is still a little young for anemones. Also the stock lights that came with ur nano tank are most likely not strong enough to keep them alive. Nems are mostly photosynthetic just like coral. Yes they will eat too but mostly they need good water and alot of light to stay healthy.
I would say first off dona water change and get rid of the ammonia and nitrates. The symptoms your describing don't sound too good tho man. :-(
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I would say first off dona water change and get rid of the ammonia and nitrates. The symptoms your describing don't sound too good tho man. :-(
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Thanx guys I appreciate all you've done for me. Unfortunately it seemed it flipped itself over. The mouth side was nice and pink but the side I was seeing was deteriating so I had to pull it out and do a quick water change about 5% seeing how the fish stores are all closed and I'm out of water conditioner....
So I can't do a good 25er
So I can't do a good 25er
soco
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Glad u pulled it out! Sorry for the luck. I'd say do some research and check out that link nano posted. Get ur knowledge on lol. Get things a bit more stable and then when u feel comfortable try again. But I would strongly recommend waiting a bit and figuring if ur lights can even support them. Nothing good in a reef tank happens fast. Remember that. Good luck and happy reefing!
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Well guys, my anename prob was solved . Now my brittle banded star fish seems to have gotten all its tenticals shortened. Like he pulled them all off .. I knw they shed a leg or 2 but all of them at once?