Murder!!!

reefer4200 · 03-23-2008, 11:36 PM

My damn anenome WILL NOT stay put in any single spot. I just walked by the tank to literally find him just floating around hitting ever coral. He has nearly murdered my large hyno. and i seriously almost killed the damn thing. How can i aid him in finding a spot. He stayed in the same place for a few weeks and then today he decided to be an ass and go EVERYWHERE!! Help me so i dont have to take em out!!

ragvette · 03-23-2008, 11:39 PM

Do you feed it?

Dentoid · 03-23-2008, 11:40 PM

Anemones can not be made to stay in one spot. Many species have a tendency to wander. What species do you have?

ragvette · 03-23-2008, 11:46 PM

If you don't feed it try feeding it every few days. It moves around because its not happy and it's looking for food.

Just my 2cents.

PEMfish · 03-23-2008, 11:47 PM

Yup, they'll do that. You should have done more research before buying it.

reefer4200 · 03-23-2008, 11:49 PM

to be honest im unsure of what kind it is, there is a picture in my gallery...i fed it earlier today, and i do every other day as for feeding. How much is enough?

Dentoid · 03-24-2008, 12:08 AM

The picture in your gallery looks like a Condylactis species. They are notorious for wandering. As far as feeding, I do not advocate feeding a photosynthetic anemone more than once-twice a week in a tank with the proper lighting.

My advice is to get rid of it and consider a Entacmaea quadricolor or Bubble Tip anemone when your tank is mature enough to support the needs of this animal. They are more colorful than the condylactis and will host different species of Clownfish, unlike the Condylactis. Since the Bubble Tip anemone is a rock dwelling species, it is more apt to stay put once it finds a suitable location. You can even build a rock corral for it when introducing it to your tank.

Please don't kill it! If you do decide to remove it from your tank. Return it to the LFS. Remember, it didn't ask to be put in your tank and has given its life to your whim. You have a responsibility to preserve the animals fate. All the best!

framerguy · 03-24-2008, 12:18 AM

Well said, good advice, and I agree whole heartedly. Returning it would probably be best.

reefer4200 · 03-24-2008, 12:25 AM

o i would never kill, i was just explaining my feeling after finding it ruingin my favorite piece in my tank (and the biggest) but i will be taking it over there and hopefully getting then to purchase it. My friend gave it to me, that why i have it. Thanks guys i really appeciate it!! if interested...FOR SALE! ha

03-23-2008, 11:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
reefer4200 Pistol Shrimp Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hoffman Estates, IL Posts: 267 View Gallery Karma Komment	Murder!!! My damn anenome WILL NOT stay put in any single spot. I just walked by the tank to literally find him just floating around hitting ever coral. He has nearly murdered my large hyno. and i seriously almost killed the damn thing. How can i aid him in finding a spot. He stayed in the same place for a few weeks and then today he decided to be an ass and go EVERYWHERE!! Help me so i dont have to take em out!!

03-23-2008, 11:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
ragvette Ricordea Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lake Villa, IL Posts: 183 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Murder!!! Do you feed it? __________________ -Rodney My 20gal Nano Chronicle My 65gal Chronicle Reef Store Locator

03-23-2008, 11:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,239 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Murder!!! Anemones can not be made to stay in one spot. Many species have a tendency to wander. What species do you have? __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

03-23-2008, 11:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
ragvette Ricordea Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lake Villa, IL Posts: 183 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Murder!!! If you don't feed it try feeding it every few days. It moves around because its not happy and it's looking for food. Just my 2cents. __________________ -Rodney My 20gal Nano Chronicle My 65gal Chronicle Reef Store Locator

03-23-2008, 11:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
PEMfish Golden Moray Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kane Co. Il. Posts: 2,092 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Murder!!! Yup, they'll do that. You should have done more research before buying it. __________________ Paul `EM See how it all came to be;http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...g-catchup.html My new tank; http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-opciones.html Make it idiot-proof and someone will make a better idiot. I'll make the whole damn world jealous if given the money to do so. Don't make mistakes and learn from them, read and learn how to avoid mistakes. a)Fix the damn problem b)live with it -But absolutely no b*tching

03-23-2008, 11:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
reefer4200 Pistol Shrimp Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hoffman Estates, IL Posts: 267 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Murder!!! to be honest im unsure of what kind it is, there is a picture in my gallery...i fed it earlier today, and i do every other day as for feeding. How much is enough?

03-24-2008, 12:08 AM	#7 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,239 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Murder!!! The picture in your gallery looks like a Condylactis species. They are notorious for wandering. As far as feeding, I do not advocate feeding a photosynthetic anemone more than once-twice a week in a tank with the proper lighting. My advice is to get rid of it and consider a Entacmaea quadricolor or Bubble Tip anemone when your tank is mature enough to support the needs of this animal. They are more colorful than the condylactis and will host different species of Clownfish, unlike the Condylactis. Since the Bubble Tip anemone is a rock dwelling species, it is more apt to stay put once it finds a suitable location. You can even build a rock corral for it when introducing it to your tank. Please don't kill it! If you do decide to remove it from your tank. Return it to the LFS. Remember, it didn't ask to be put in your tank and has given its life to your whim. You have a responsibility to preserve the animals fate. All the best! __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

03-24-2008, 12:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
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03-24-2008, 12:25 AM	#9 (permalink)
reefer4200 Pistol Shrimp Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hoffman Estates, IL Posts: 267 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Murder!!! o i would never kill, i was just explaining my feeling after finding it ruingin my favorite piece in my tank (and the biggest) but i will be taking it over there and hopefully getting then to purchase it. My friend gave it to me, that why i have it. Thanks guys i really appeciate it!! if interested...FOR SALE! ha

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