New anemone.

Tsao · 11-26-2007, 01:29 AM

I put a new rose bta in my tank, he was out in the open for awhile and now I found him behind my LR wall where there's not really any light, also the clowns won't host with him behind there (because they never go back there) and I'm worried about him not being able to eat there. Should I move him, it'd be hard with the position he's in, i'd have to move some rock around I guess. I'm mostly worried because I just read this off the web, "These anemones tend to wander around the tank more than others, sometimes causing their own deaths from lack of light"

lcstorc · 11-26-2007, 07:39 AM

I would let it go where it wants. If you try to remove it you may injure it in the process.

Witfull · 11-26-2007, 10:07 AM

BTA's are known wanderers and recluses....they will hide then pop out, move and hide, then move again.,,,,you cannot control any anemone....you have to either deal with it,,,,or get rid of it....its that simple.

Tsao · 11-27-2007, 02:14 AM

I just came home from a day and a half trip and I found just his foot. It appears he is fully retracted, this is normal right? I was worried but then I did a quick research and found that they do that.

lcstorc · 11-27-2007, 07:37 AM

If the foot is still attached I would give it some time. My rbta can change from looking great to looking awful in a matter of minutes then back again just as quickly.

cheeks69 · 11-27-2007, 09:16 AM

How long has this tank been setup and what type of lighting are you using and how many watts ? My advice would be leave it alone otherwise you'll only increase the stress level for the animal. If the tank is well established with the proper lighting then the Anemone will be fine and once it acclimates it'll move to a better area where it can receive proper lighting/flow.

Tsao · 11-27-2007, 01:48 PM

I fed it last night and right after he came out, now he looks fine. Tanks been up for 4 months and 48 watt T5 lighting. I hope he comes back out front so he can host with my Onyx percula. =]

cheeks69 · 11-27-2007, 01:56 PM

What are the dimensions of the tank ? The 48 watts of light isn't much for a hosting Anemone such as the BTA. I would look to increase the lighting levels for long term success.

Tsao · 11-27-2007, 02:38 PM

I'm planning on getting another one of the same light... Funding around this time of year wasn't allowing two at the moment. When I feed him, I don't need to get it near his mouth right? Where he is, I can't reach there but I got a few mysis stuck on his tenticles.

cheeks69 · 11-27-2007, 03:25 PM

Well what size tank are we talking about ? Depending on the size/dimensions the additional light may or may not be enough.

Tsao · 11-27-2007, 10:31 PM

It's a 30G tank.

framerguy · 11-27-2007, 10:39 PM

Anemones really need lots of light. IMO, for that depth and gallonage tank, you need 4x T5 48w bulbs minimum.

kathywithbirds · 11-27-2007, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tsao

I just came home from a day and a half trip and I found just his foot. It appears he is fully retracted, this is normal right? I was worried but then I did a quick research and found that they do that.

It could be pooping... really, not a joke. They do that.

BigAl07 · 11-27-2007, 10:45 PM

the Anemone will move the Mysis to it's mouth if it sticks to the tentacles.

You really do need to properly address the lighting ASAP. Anemone's appear to do well for a while and then just start going down hill. What is REALLY happening is that they have a very slow metabolism and without proper lighting they just slowly wither. They need significant lighting and very good water quality. Keep on top of your game and up those lights.

Also note that when/if your clowns host is very random. It may or may not happen at all. It could start today, take six months or just never happen. Feeling lucky?

Tsao · 11-27-2007, 10:58 PM

The Anenmone moved to behind the LR where it's dark. Should I leave him there if he needs lighting? Before everyone said leave him and now I'm hearing they need alot of lighting. lol I'm confused. Before I bought him I asked and was told my lighting was good enough for him.

11-26-2007, 01:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
Tsao Star Polyps Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 164 View Gallery Karma Komment	New anemone. I put a new rose bta in my tank, he was out in the open for awhile and now I found him behind my LR wall where there's not really any light, also the clowns won't host with him behind there (because they never go back there) and I'm worried about him not being able to eat there. Should I move him, it'd be hard with the position he's in, i'd have to move some rock around I guess. I'm mostly worried because I just read this off the web, "These anemones tend to wander around the tank more than others, sometimes causing their own deaths from lack of light"

11-26-2007, 07:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 18,528 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New anemone. I would let it go where it wants. If you try to remove it you may injure it in the process. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

11-27-2007, 02:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
Tsao Star Polyps Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 164 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New anemone. I just came home from a day and a half trip and I found just his foot. It appears he is fully retracted, this is normal right? I was worried but then I did a quick research and found that they do that.

11-27-2007, 07:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 18,528 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New anemone. If the foot is still attached I would give it some time. My rbta can change from looking great to looking awful in a matter of minutes then back again just as quickly. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

11-27-2007, 09:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 6,630 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New anemone. How long has this tank been setup and what type of lighting are you using and how many watts ? My advice would be leave it alone otherwise you'll only increase the stress level for the animal. If the tank is well established with the proper lighting then the Anemone will be fine and once it acclimates it'll move to a better area where it can receive proper lighting/flow. __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

11-27-2007, 01:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
Tsao Star Polyps Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 164 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New anemone. I fed it last night and right after he came out, now he looks fine. Tanks been up for 4 months and 48 watt T5 lighting. I hope he comes back out front so he can host with my Onyx percula. =]

11-27-2007, 01:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 6,630 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New anemone. What are the dimensions of the tank ? The 48 watts of light isn't much for a hosting Anemone such as the BTA. I would look to increase the lighting levels for long term success. __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

11-27-2007, 02:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tsao Star Polyps Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 164 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New anemone. I'm planning on getting another one of the same light... Funding around this time of year wasn't allowing two at the moment. When I feed him, I don't need to get it near his mouth right? Where he is, I can't reach there but I got a few mysis stuck on his tenticles.

11-27-2007, 03:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 6,630 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New anemone. Well what size tank are we talking about ? Depending on the size/dimensions the additional light may or may not be enough. __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

11-27-2007, 10:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
Tsao Star Polyps Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 164 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New anemone. It's a 30G tank.

11-27-2007, 10:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
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BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 10,619 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New anemone. the Anemone will move the Mysis to it's mouth if it sticks to the tentacles. You really do need to properly address the lighting ASAP. Anemone's appear to do well for a while and then just start going down hill. What is REALLY happening is that they have a very slow metabolism and without proper lighting they just slowly wither. They need significant lighting and very good water quality. Keep on top of your game and up those lights. Also note that when/if your clowns host is very random. It may or may not happen at all. It could start today, take six months or just never happen. Feeling lucky? __________________ Allen Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) with a SW set up there is one basic fundamental rule that we ALL should follow *When in doubt... wait it out. This means take it slow and let the tank "develop" and don't rush it. Time is your friend Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef Reef Balls & Cakes Debt Free & Change your Family Tree!!

11-27-2007, 10:58 PM	#15 (permalink)
Tsao Star Polyps Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 164 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New anemone. The Anenmone moved to behind the LR where it's dark. Should I leave him there if he needs lighting? Before everyone said leave him and now I'm hearing they need alot of lighting. lol I'm confused. Before I bought him I asked and was told my lighting was good enough for him.

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