Held out for a long time..

Triggerjay · 04-08-2008, 11:56 PM

I finally decided to purchase a RBTA. I have been leary of getting a nem, due to all the bad stuff that happens to them. I figure if anyone is ready for one, it's me. I bought it last friday, and today, right before my eyes, it pooped, and shriveled up. I figured it was done for, but tonight it was back open to its former glory. weird!!

Jason

Jeremy0322 · 04-09-2008, 12:01 AM

That is strange, i would like to know why if anyone knows? Just out of curiosity

sasquatch · 04-09-2008, 12:55 AM

easy biology 101, only 1 orifice, what goes in, must come out, brush,gargle,spit, yuck!

BoomerD · 04-09-2008, 12:59 AM

Anemones have to do a lot of adjusting to new tank water. This is not unusual.

I'd have recommended that you waited until you have the dinoflagellates totally wiped out before getting an anemone, (changes in water parameters as you go through the fight) but you have it, so we'll do our best to help you keep it healthy...

kathywithbirds · 04-09-2008, 05:59 AM

Pictures, you know we need pictures!!

Triggerjay · 04-09-2008, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by BoomerD

Anemones have to do a lot of adjusting to new tank water. This is not unusual.

I'd have recommended that you waited until you have the dinoflagellates totally wiped out before getting an anemone, (changes in water parameters as you go through the fight) but you have it, so we'll do our best to help you keep it healthy...

They are getting under control. There is very little left. I have the upper hand on them now. The main reason I bought it, My clown pair was hosting in my open brain, and I got rid of it during the dyno outbreak, as it was on the sandbed, where the dyno was the worst. I was afraid it was going to get damaged. So, my poor little clowns were venturing out into the tank with no host, and my tang was taking advantage of the situation beating them up. Now the clowns stay in their corner again! lol..Oh yeah,... I also made sure I bought aquacultured on the BTA. (If thats what you call it on nems!).. I know, I jumped the gun a little on the nem... but things are stable as far as water params. Thanks for the concern.

Jason

lcstorc · 04-09-2008, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by kathywithbirds

Pictures, you know we need pictures!!

I agree with this one.

Anemones certainly do that and in fact will occasionally shrivel up without any known reason. Just keep an eye on it and make sure it stays attached. In most cases they will unattach if they are getting ready to die. If in doubt, do the smell test. You will immediately know and never forget the smell.

t_j · 04-09-2008, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by lcstorc

I agree with this one.

If in doubt, do the smell test. You will immediately know and never forget the smell.

OMG, will you never forget that smell. I think I still have nightmares from that smell!!!! j/k

lcstorc · 04-09-2008, 05:47 PM

I got lucky. I was in the hospital when my carpet died so hubby had to do the smell test. He swears he will never do it again that I have to do it.

kathywithbirds · 04-09-2008, 06:55 PM

Hey Lynn and TJ, do you bring the nem OUT of the water to smell it? Wouldn't that kill it anyway?

Triggerjay · 04-09-2008, 09:08 PM

lol, im not really into sniffing things.. its open and looks great. I have been lacking on the pics lately, but ill get some soon. I have a lot of things I need to update with pics...soon!

Triggerjay · 04-10-2008, 08:25 PM

ok, pics!
Day after purchase..I have since moved the Zoanthids.

RBTA eating:

Jason

lcstorc · 04-10-2008, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kathywithbirds

Hey Lynn and TJ, do you bring the nem OUT of the water to smell it? Wouldn't that kill it anyway?

Nope. Mine is out of the water every water change. In fact the clowns even stay in it while it is out of the water. Now it is not for long. It is in a small tank so water changes are done quickly but a short time is perfectly fine.
Looks like this one is doing well so all is good.

Triggerjay · 04-11-2008, 11:12 AM

Some today pics:

My tang wanted to be in the pic! lol:

Jason

04-08-2008, 11:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
Triggerjay Reef Lobster Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Springfield MO Posts: 1,418 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Held out for a long time.. I finally decided to purchase a RBTA. I have been leary of getting a nem, due to all the bad stuff that happens to them. I figure if anyone is ready for one, it's me. I bought it last friday, and today, right before my eyes, it pooped, and shriveled up. I figured it was done for, but tonight it was back open to its former glory. weird!! Jason __________________ 125g Mixed reef, 100g Basement sump, two 40g breeder frag tanks, Iwaki 100 main return pump, Sequence Reeflo Dart CL pump, Sedra 9000 powered DIY 3 foot tall skimmer, Aqua 40w UV, Two little fishies phosban reactor, Kangaroo dosing pump, 29g tank in my daughters room, All tied together into one system.

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BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,231 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Held out for a long time.. Anemones have to do a lot of adjusting to new tank water. This is not unusual. I'd have recommended that you waited until you have the dinoflagellates totally wiped out before getting an anemone, (changes in water parameters as you go through the fight) but you have it, so we'll do our best to help you keep it healthy... __________________ Intelligence is not knowing all the answers, but knowing where and how to find them! www.google.com

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 16,448 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Held out for a long time.. I got lucky. I was in the hospital when my carpet died so hubby had to do the smell test. He swears he will never do it again that I have to do it. __________________ 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 Jawfish enjoyment ASM answer girl. Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

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Triggerjay Reef Lobster Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Springfield MO Posts: 1,418 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Held out for a long time.. lol, im not really into sniffing things.. its open and looks great. I have been lacking on the pics lately, but ill get some soon. I have a lot of things I need to update with pics...soon!

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Triggerjay Reef Lobster Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Springfield MO Posts: 1,418 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Held out for a long time.. ok, pics! Day after purchase..I have since moved the Zoanthids. RBTA eating: Jason __________________ 125g Mixed reef, 100g Basement sump, two 40g breeder frag tanks, Iwaki 100 main return pump, Sequence Reeflo Dart CL pump, Sedra 9000 powered DIY 3 foot tall skimmer, Aqua 40w UV, Two little fishies phosban reactor, Kangaroo dosing pump, 29g tank in my daughters room, All tied together into one system.

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Triggerjay Reef Lobster Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Springfield MO Posts: 1,418 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Held out for a long time.. Some today pics: My tang wanted to be in the pic! lol: Jason __________________ 125g Mixed reef, 100g Basement sump, two 40g breeder frag tanks, Iwaki 100 main return pump, Sequence Reeflo Dart CL pump, Sedra 9000 powered DIY 3 foot tall skimmer, Aqua 40w UV, Two little fishies phosban reactor, Kangaroo dosing pump, 29g tank in my daughters room, All tied together into one system.

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