I made a big mistake...

ScottT1980 · 03-21-2004, 02:57 PM

I was trying to get my BTA detatched and unintentionally punctured it pretty badly. I am assuming that the prognosis is not good. Anything I can do to try to save the anemone?

I am soooo mad at myself

Thanks
Scott T.

Gina · 03-21-2004, 03:01 PM

I don't have any experience with these yet, just wanted to say oops! Hope someone can tell you it will heal ok! Going to follow this thread and see what others have to say. Good luck!

ScottT1980 · 03-21-2004, 03:05 PM

Yeah, I had my finger under the foot, tryintg to work it off the rock. I guess I was using a little too much pressure. I had a piece of ice under the anemone and I think the base of it was sharp and manage to poke all the way through the anemone. I could put my finger through it as well so it is a pretty big hole.

I guess it is just a waiting game at this point...

Montanareefer · 03-21-2004, 03:30 PM

Scott did you damage the foot? I hear that is not a good thing to do. If the foot is ok it may recover in time.

ScottT1980 · 03-21-2004, 03:52 PM

Yeah, the puncture started at the foot and went through to the front of the anemone as far as I could tell. So, there definitly is some damage to the foot. I am really bummed... I am not too optomistic but I guess you never know.

BoomerD · 03-21-2004, 04:01 PM

The odds are not in favor of saving the anemone if that much damage was done. Keep a close eye on it, and if it becomes painfully obvious that it's going to die, get it out of the tank before it can foul the tank. This can/will happen VERY quickly, so be alert.
Very sorry to hear of the misfortune. This is why I almost never try to move an anemone. I have a Rose BTA clone that has decided to take up residence on my front glass, firmly attached to my Mag Float cleaner. Oh well, it seems happy & healthy, so it can stay there.

RanRoc · 03-21-2004, 04:09 PM

When you say the puncture went thru the anemone, do you mean that you can see all the way thru the mouth or is there a seperate hole from the mouth? I moved my BTA a couple of months ago, partially tearing the foot, and freaked out when the mouth was opened and I could see all the way to the rock. It shrived up for a couple of days then returned to normal. I was still able to move it, though. Hope it gets better soon.
-RY

wooddood · 03-21-2004, 04:44 PM

scott i really dont know the answer but we had one that got sucked into a powerhead so we got him loose and he got sucked into it again and survived like it never happened for a long time.so maybe theres still hope. good luck.

Maxx · 03-21-2004, 06:37 PM

Wow, sorry to hear about your anemone Scott. I have to echo Boomer, the odds arent in your favor, especially if the tear was as bad you say. But you might be able to keep this guy alive. Make sure that you dont touch it any more, especially the wound. that will only cause more damage and/or stress the anemone further. Keep your water quality pristine, its important in make sure it doesnt get an infection. When it appears open, (no gaping mouth, tentacles normally inflated etc) try feeding it. It will be very important to feed regularly if/when it opens up again since it will have been busy repainring significant damage to its foot. Also keep someplace well lit. If you could keep it in the same place it was previously that would be best, but close enough light and depth wise will be a decent alternative. You dont want to expose it to more or less light than it was previosuly and stress it out more.
Good luck and please keep us informed.
Nick

Maxx · 03-21-2004, 06:38 PM

I had a small tear in the foot of mine when I bought it, and it did just fine, and Wood's was sucked into a powerhead and made it back, so its not hopeless.
Nick

mps9506 · 03-21-2004, 06:46 PM

Make sure the clowns stay out of it Scott. They can make it worse.
Hope it gets better.
As far as moving anemones, I always had best luck using a powerhead while holding a peice of flat plastic on the other side of the anemone, it usually starts crawling up the plastic where it can easily be detached.
Mike

nivek · 03-21-2004, 07:48 PM

I did puncture my BTA once but it recovered and is now doing well.

Woodstock · 03-21-2004, 08:45 PM

I really, REALLY hope it's gonna be ok!!

ScottT1980 · 03-21-2004, 08:52 PM

No worries Woodstock, it certainly isn't your fault...

I just got home and it is looking pretty rough, shrivled up as expected. I am going to see if it eats, if it doesn't eat by tonight, I am a little scared to leave it in the tank...

Keeping my maroon away from the anemone is not going to be easy and I might even have to relegate it to the fuge for a while

Ah well, we will just have to see. I don't mind learning from my mistakes but I had to jeopardize the life of something in my tank in the process. Thats whats gets me more than anything...

Thanks for everyone's thoughts. If it does survive Woodstock, I will just give you the entire rock and call it a day

Take er easy
Scott T.

Woodstock · 03-21-2004, 08:55 PM

Well, I have a 10 gallon quarantine tank I can put it in if you want... that way if it lives, YAY!, if not.. well then it won't pollute anyones tank. Just a thought.

03-21-2004, 02:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
ScottT1980 Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,484 View Gallery Karma Komment	I made a big mistake... I was trying to get my BTA detatched and unintentionally punctured it pretty badly. I am assuming that the prognosis is not good. Anything I can do to try to save the anemone? I am soooo mad at myself Thanks Scott T.

03-21-2004, 03:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,823 View Gallery Karma Komment	I don't have any experience with these yet, just wanted to say oops! Hope someone can tell you it will heal ok! Going to follow this thread and see what others have to say. Good luck! __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

03-21-2004, 03:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
ScottT1980 Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,484 View Gallery Karma Komment	Yeah, I had my finger under the foot, tryintg to work it off the rock. I guess I was using a little too much pressure. I had a piece of ice under the anemone and I think the base of it was sharp and manage to poke all the way through the anemone. I could put my finger through it as well so it is a pretty big hole. I guess it is just a waiting game at this point... __________________ My Tank

03-21-2004, 03:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
ScottT1980 Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,484 View Gallery Karma Komment	Yeah, the puncture started at the foot and went through to the front of the anemone as far as I could tell. So, there definitly is some damage to the foot. I am really bummed... I am not too optomistic but I guess you never know. __________________ My Tank

03-21-2004, 04:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
RanRoc Scopas Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central Florida: GO KNIGHTS!!! Posts: 443 View Gallery Karma Komment	When you say the puncture went thru the anemone, do you mean that you can see all the way thru the mouth or is there a seperate hole from the mouth? I moved my BTA a couple of months ago, partially tearing the foot, and freaked out when the mouth was opened and I could see all the way to the rock. It shrived up for a couple of days then returned to normal. I was still able to move it, though. Hope it gets better soon. -RY __________________ My Disclaimer for any Advice I Give: I Could Be Wrong... Randy's Rockin' Reef MANGROVE ROOT GANG

03-21-2004, 03:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
Montanareefer Has been struck by the ban stick Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,334 View Gallery Karma Komment	Scott did you damage the foot? I hear that is not a good thing to do. If the foot is ok it may recover in time.

03-21-2004, 04:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,633 View Gallery Karma Komment	The odds are not in favor of saving the anemone if that much damage was done. Keep a close eye on it, and if it becomes painfully obvious that it's going to die, get it out of the tank before it can foul the tank. This can/will happen VERY quickly, so be alert. Very sorry to hear of the misfortune. This is why I almost never try to move an anemone. I have a Rose BTA clone that has decided to take up residence on my front glass, firmly attached to my Mag Float cleaner. Oh well, it seems happy & healthy, so it can stay there.

03-21-2004, 04:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CARMEL. INDIANA Posts: 3,450 View Gallery Karma Komment	scott i really dont know the answer but we had one that got sucked into a powerhead so we got him loose and he got sucked into it again and survived like it never happened for a long time.so maybe theres still hope. 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.

03-21-2004, 06:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
Maxx Manta Ray Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St Louis Mo Posts: 3,079 View Gallery Karma Komment	Wow, sorry to hear about your anemone Scott. I have to echo Boomer, the odds arent in your favor, especially if the tear was as bad you say. But you might be able to keep this guy alive. Make sure that you dont touch it any more, especially the wound. that will only cause more damage and/or stress the anemone further. Keep your water quality pristine, its important in make sure it doesnt get an infection. When it appears open, (no gaping mouth, tentacles normally inflated etc) try feeding it. It will be very important to feed regularly if/when it opens up again since it will have been busy repainring significant damage to its foot. Also keep someplace well lit. If you could keep it in the same place it was previously that would be best, but close enough light and depth wise will be a decent alternative. You dont want to expose it to more or less light than it was previosuly and stress it out more. Good luck and please keep us informed. Nick __________________ "Chaos, confusion, despair...my work is done here." ...Some guy named Murphy.... A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn...that was fun!" Reef Sanctuary Knowledgebase (Answers to all your questions and then some!)

03-21-2004, 06:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
Maxx Manta Ray Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St Louis Mo Posts: 3,079 View Gallery Karma Komment	I had a small tear in the foot of mine when I bought it, and it did just fine, and Wood's was sucked into a powerhead and made it back, so its not hopeless. Nick __________________ "Chaos, confusion, despair...my work is done here." ...Some guy named Murphy.... A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn...that was fun!" Reef Sanctuary Knowledgebase (Answers to all your questions and then some!)

03-21-2004, 06:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
mps9506 They misunderestimated me Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 7,143 View Gallery Karma Komment	Make sure the clowns stay out of it Scott. They can make it worse. Hope it gets better. As far as moving anemones, I always had best luck using a powerhead while holding a peice of flat plastic on the other side of the anemone, it usually starts crawling up the plastic where it can easily be detached. Mike

03-21-2004, 07:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
nivek Cabbage Leather Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Penang, Malaysia Posts: 367 View Gallery Karma Komment	I did puncture my BTA once but it recovered and is now doing well. __________________ "Hey Yoda! Stop playing with my orange lightsaber!" - Master Nivek

03-21-2004, 08:45 PM	#13 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 22,862 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	I really, REALLY hope it's gonna be ok!! __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MHs, dual Geiseman Actinic T5s,Neptune AC III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

03-21-2004, 08:52 PM	#14 (permalink)
ScottT1980 Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,484 View Gallery Karma Komment	No worries Woodstock, it certainly isn't your fault... I just got home and it is looking pretty rough, shrivled up as expected. I am going to see if it eats, if it doesn't eat by tonight, I am a little scared to leave it in the tank... Keeping my maroon away from the anemone is not going to be easy and I might even have to relegate it to the fuge for a while Ah well, we will just have to see. I don't mind learning from my mistakes but I had to jeopardize the life of something in my tank in the process. Thats whats gets me more than anything... Thanks for everyone's thoughts. If it does survive Woodstock, I will just give you the entire rock and call it a day Take er easy Scott T. __________________ My Tank

03-21-2004, 08:55 PM	#15 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 22,862 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Well, I have a 10 gallon quarantine tank I can put it in if you want... that way if it lives, YAY!, if not.. well then it won't pollute anyones tank. Just a thought. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MHs, dual Geiseman Actinic T5s,Neptune AC III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

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