Anemone Moved!!

uclacsnerd · 02-29-2004, 02:44 PM

Hi Everyone -

I've had a large green buble tip for about a year now.. he found a great place in the middle of the tank and hosted my marroon clown happily. He's grown significantly since I got him.. this morning I woke up and he had moved over night to a completely new location!! I dont like the way he is now... but if he's happy I guess it's OK. Should I be worried that something is wrong and caused this?

Craig Manoukian · 02-29-2004, 02:47 PM

No worries, motile animals for a reason. Must have needed to move, although not necessarily where we want them.

Sounds like a nice specimen, how about posting some pictures.

Welcome to RS!

uclacsnerd · 02-29-2004, 02:47 PM

im concerned because his new spot in under an overhang where he won't get much light. will this be a problem? will he realize this and move?

Craig Manoukian · 02-29-2004, 02:49 PM

They occasinally seek areas of less light. Again no worries, unless it gets sucked into a powerhead, eh?

Gina · 02-29-2004, 02:49 PM

If he is not happy were he is, he will probably move.

uclacsnerd · 02-29-2004, 03:21 PM

thanks guys, i feel better knowing this is normal. its wierd to see such a change after a year of stability. i'll look on the bright side.. he opened up a huge new area for more goodies

jimeluiz · 02-29-2004, 03:26 PM

Yeah - or seen another way, now your anemone wants a range in your tank to call her own. We have about a square foot of rock left open for our twin RBTAs to wander, which they do...

Your signature list looks very interesting. Any chance to see a pic of your tank?

And BTW

to RS!

addict · 02-29-2004, 05:12 PM

If it moved underneath an overhang, my hunch is you're about to have 2 anemones.

Congratulations.

Craig Manoukian · 02-29-2004, 05:36 PM

Could be Dave, very well could be.

uclacsnerd · 02-29-2004, 07:23 PM

is this normal behavior before splitting? he has continued to move deeper and deeper into the overhang. i couldn't get him out unless i was willing to pull apart whole reef...

.. i hope he comes back out.. maybe both of them??

jimeluiz, i updated my signature to be a little more up to date. I will try and post a pic for you sometime tonight or tomorrow. ill get you guys a close up of the anemone too.

thanks for all the advice.

addict · 03-01-2004, 01:19 AM

Yep, definitely sounds like it's gonna split...

They're really vulnerable while doing this, so they like to hide.

I was really stoked the first time my BTA split... now that I have 6 in my tank (and took 2 others back in to the LFS) I'm a little less overjoyed when it happens...

At least they're a constant source of store credit.

Keep us posted as to what's happening.

BoomerD · 03-01-2004, 05:27 AM

Yep, everytime one of my BTA gets ready to split, it moves from it's previous location in to a overhang type of place, and usually within a couple of days, TA-DA...I have 2 (or more!)

wooddood · 03-01-2004, 07:00 AM

good luck i hope dave is right and it splits for you.then you could send one to me lol.good luck.

uclacsnerd · 03-01-2004, 01:11 PM

just to keep you guys updated:
it has basically migrated to the back of the tank with its foot wedged under a big rock and a good portion of its body between that rock and up against the back wall of the tank. he seems ok so i'll keep my fingers crossed. what should i be looking for as far as signs of splitting. i can't imagine how they would go about doing this.. thanks everyone.

ps. i was unable to get a pic yesterday but ill try my dardest to get one soon.

addict · 03-01-2004, 07:34 PM

When they split, it will attach it's foot to 2 spots fairly far apart and the center of the foot will appear stretched.
Then it starts splitting at the center of the foot, and tears itself all the way up... pretty gruesome actually

Of course this all happens in slow motion... it's not like a spring-loaded reaction or anything... usually takes an hour or 2 for the whole process.

Keeping my fingers crossed for ya.

02-29-2004, 02:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
uclacsnerd Fire Coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Santa Monica Posts: 61 View Gallery Karma Komment	Anemone Moved!! Hi Everyone - I've had a large green buble tip for about a year now.. he found a great place in the middle of the tank and hosted my marroon clown happily. He's grown significantly since I got him.. this morning I woke up and he had moved over night to a completely new location!! I dont like the way he is now... but if he's happy I guess it's OK. Should I be worried that something is wrong and caused this? __________________ 60 GAL, 4x55W PC, 50 lbs Marshal Island Live Rock, 30 GALSump with filter sock & carbon, Refugium with 15 lbs LR, Mircale Mud. Blue Damsel, 3 Domino Damsels, Maroon Clown hosting in Green BTA and Rose BTA, 2 BiColor Anthias, Dusky Wrasse, Coris Wrasse, Cleaner Shrimp, Green Brittle Star, various polyps, shrooms, softies, LPS, tube anemone, GIANT green elephant ear.

02-29-2004, 02:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,233 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	No worries, motile animals for a reason. Must have needed to move, although not necessarily where we want them. Sounds like a nice specimen, how about posting some pictures. Welcome to RS! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

02-29-2004, 02:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
uclacsnerd Fire Coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Santa Monica Posts: 61 View Gallery Karma Komment	enough light? im concerned because his new spot in under an overhang where he won't get much light. will this be a problem? will he realize this and move? __________________ 60 GAL, 4x55W PC, 50 lbs Marshal Island Live Rock, 30 GALSump with filter sock & carbon, Refugium with 15 lbs LR, Mircale Mud. Blue Damsel, 3 Domino Damsels, Maroon Clown hosting in Green BTA and Rose BTA, 2 BiColor Anthias, Dusky Wrasse, Coris Wrasse, Cleaner Shrimp, Green Brittle Star, various polyps, shrooms, softies, LPS, tube anemone, GIANT green elephant ear.

02-29-2004, 02:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,233 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	They occasinally seek areas of less light. Again no worries, unless it gets sucked into a powerhead, eh? __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

02-29-2004, 02:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,829 View Gallery Karma Komment	If he is not happy were he is, he will probably move. __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

02-29-2004, 03:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
uclacsnerd Fire Coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Santa Monica Posts: 61 View Gallery Karma Komment	thanks thanks guys, i feel better knowing this is normal. its wierd to see such a change after a year of stability. i'll look on the bright side.. he opened up a huge new area for more goodies __________________ 60 GAL, 4x55W PC, 50 lbs Marshal Island Live Rock, 30 GALSump with filter sock & carbon, Refugium with 15 lbs LR, Mircale Mud. Blue Damsel, 3 Domino Damsels, Maroon Clown hosting in Green BTA and Rose BTA, 2 BiColor Anthias, Dusky Wrasse, Coris Wrasse, Cleaner Shrimp, Green Brittle Star, various polyps, shrooms, softies, LPS, tube anemone, GIANT green elephant ear.

02-29-2004, 03:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
jimeluiz Achilles Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Niteroi, Brasil Posts: 829 View Gallery Karma Komment	Yeah - or seen another way, now your anemone wants a range in your tank to call her own. We have about a square foot of rock left open for our twin RBTAs to wander, which they do... Your signature list looks very interesting. Any chance to see a pic of your tank? And BTW to RS! __________________ Sold the tank prior to our move. Setting up our new life in Brazil.

02-29-2004, 05:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
addict Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Sierra Nevada Country Posts: 1,621 View Gallery Karma Komment	If it moved underneath an overhang, my hunch is you're about to have 2 anemones. Congratulations. __________________ -David *addict's tank specs:* Coming soon!

02-29-2004, 05:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,233 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Could be Dave, very well could be. __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

02-29-2004, 07:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
uclacsnerd Fire Coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Santa Monica Posts: 61 View Gallery Karma Komment	wow. is this normal behavior before splitting? he has continued to move deeper and deeper into the overhang. i couldn't get him out unless i was willing to pull apart whole reef... .. i hope he comes back out.. maybe both of them?? jimeluiz, i updated my signature to be a little more up to date. I will try and post a pic for you sometime tonight or tomorrow. ill get you guys a close up of the anemone too. thanks for all the advice. __________________ 60 GAL, 4x55W PC, 50 lbs Marshal Island Live Rock, 30 GALSump with filter sock & carbon, Refugium with 15 lbs LR, Mircale Mud. Blue Damsel, 3 Domino Damsels, Maroon Clown hosting in Green BTA and Rose BTA, 2 BiColor Anthias, Dusky Wrasse, Coris Wrasse, Cleaner Shrimp, Green Brittle Star, various polyps, shrooms, softies, LPS, tube anemone, GIANT green elephant ear.

03-01-2004, 01:19 AM	#11 (permalink)
addict Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Sierra Nevada Country Posts: 1,621 View Gallery Karma Komment	Yep, definitely sounds like it's gonna split... They're really vulnerable while doing this, so they like to hide. I was really stoked the first time my BTA split... now that I have 6 in my tank (and took 2 others back in to the LFS) I'm a little less overjoyed when it happens... At least they're a constant source of store credit. Keep us posted as to what's happening. __________________ -David *addict's tank specs:* Coming soon!

03-01-2004, 05:27 AM	#12 (permalink)
BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,637 View Gallery Karma Komment	Yep, everytime one of my BTA gets ready to split, it moves from it's previous location in to a overhang type of place, and usually within a couple of days, TA-DA...I have 2 (or more!)

03-01-2004, 07:00 AM	#13 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CARMEL. INDIANA Posts: 3,450 View Gallery Karma Komment	good luck i hope dave is right and it splits for you.then you could send one to me lol.good luck. __________________ 120 gal/in wall tank/starboard substraight/2 250 watt 10k xm metal halides/ 4 55watt 03 actinics/150lbs lr/scwd on return/scwd on a closed loop/aquaclear aquatics 200 pro wetdry w/skimmer. ask all the questions you have if we cant answer it we'll make up some thing. remember patience is the key to a kick ass reef. dave.

03-01-2004, 01:11 PM	#14 (permalink)
uclacsnerd Fire Coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Santa Monica Posts: 61 View Gallery Karma Komment	still back there just to keep you guys updated: it has basically migrated to the back of the tank with its foot wedged under a big rock and a good portion of its body between that rock and up against the back wall of the tank. he seems ok so i'll keep my fingers crossed. what should i be looking for as far as signs of splitting. i can't imagine how they would go about doing this.. thanks everyone. ps. i was unable to get a pic yesterday but ill try my dardest to get one soon. __________________ 60 GAL, 4x55W PC, 50 lbs Marshal Island Live Rock, 30 GALSump with filter sock & carbon, Refugium with 15 lbs LR, Mircale Mud. Blue Damsel, 3 Domino Damsels, Maroon Clown hosting in Green BTA and Rose BTA, 2 BiColor Anthias, Dusky Wrasse, Coris Wrasse, Cleaner Shrimp, Green Brittle Star, various polyps, shrooms, softies, LPS, tube anemone, GIANT green elephant ear.

03-01-2004, 07:34 PM	#15 (permalink)
addict Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Sierra Nevada Country Posts: 1,621 View Gallery Karma Komment	When they split, it will attach it's foot to 2 spots fairly far apart and the center of the foot will appear stretched. Then it starts splitting at the center of the foot, and tears itself all the way up... pretty gruesome actually Of course this all happens in slow motion... it's not like a spring-loaded reaction or anything... usually takes an hour or 2 for the whole process. Keeping my fingers crossed for ya. __________________ -David *addict's tank specs:* Coming soon!

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