Rescued anemone help

Travis · 12-24-2004, 12:53 PM

I told my friend Steven (Ishwish here) I'd be "on call" for his tank sitter if anything went wrong. Well, murphy's law struck and the evening after he left town his BTA decided to take a trip to the overflow. I went over last night and got it out of the overflow without damaging its foot (I think) and brought it home so I could keep an eye on it- didn't want it kicking the bucket on the tank sitter.

The anemone has several damaged tentacles, the tips of some have actually come off. Also, I saw a semi-clear, bubble-like membrane coming out of its mouth after acclimation. I assume this was the anemone disemboweling itself. I never saw it actually lose the membrane though, as it became occupied with taking a walk across my tank after acclimation.

I've never cared for an injured anemone. I figure this one's got maybe a 50/50 shot, considering the foot is intact?

Any advice?

edit: to clarify, the anemone was stuck in the overflow's eggcrate strainer, partially in, partially out and taking a beating.

Craig Manoukian · 12-24-2004, 01:03 PM

I had one that got sucked into a powerhead. It had extensive tentacle and partial foot damage. It fully recovered over time, but I accidently nuked it when a cup of salt got spilled on him. Nver mix salt over an open tank! Real rookie mistake on my part.

Gina · 12-24-2004, 01:54 PM

The only advice that I can give you is, if it turns it'self over and shrinks up to about a quarter or half dollar size...get it out of your tank. When ours did that, it then died and I sure the heck wish I had taken it out sooner. What a mess that was.

Do you have it in your main tank?

Travis · 12-24-2004, 02:23 PM

K, thanks. Yeah, it's in the main tank but I'm keeping a close eye on it.

T

Woodstock · 12-24-2004, 06:07 PM

Anenomes are very resilient. It should be fine. It may shrink, mine do occassionally, but as long as it doesn't start to disentigrate you'll be fine. They can really spoil a tank fast. Kudos to ya Travis for taking such good care of it!! (i'd karma ya, but i'm all out now)

mps9506 · 12-24-2004, 06:17 PM

Dang, hope if something ever goes wrong with my tank when I leave town I have a tank sitter helper as good as you.

Witfull · 12-24-2004, 11:45 PM

keep an eye on its mouth,,,,it i turns inside out,,,ditch it quick,,,and do it with a glass,,,not a net...and dont breathe,,,trust me,,,TRUST ME!

jimeluiz · 12-27-2004, 04:00 AM

I agree that anemones are more resilliant than we might think. We had the exact same thing happen when we left for Greece last spring. We were all of about 24 hours gone and our exteme-sport RBTA took the big plunge over the overflow. Time seemed to do the trick.

Then just about a month ago it went for another voyage. I came home to find it 2/3 through one gap and 1/3 through another. Poor thing. I tapped it back through the gaps and it has been in 'recovery' ever since. Slow and steady...

I bet you will be fine... hope so...

Travis · 12-27-2004, 04:16 AM

Lil' update... the anemone is doing fantastic! It's opened up, looking good, and the Clarkii is keeping it good company (much to my rose's dismay). And it decided to take a walk over to one of the rocks forming the base of my aquascaping. So it looks like he might be staying a little longer than expected.

Woodstock · 12-27-2004, 06:12 AM

Good news Travis!!

mps9506 · 12-27-2004, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Travis

So it looks like he might be staying a little longer than expected.

Gee, what an awful thing to happen.... Sounds like Ishwish is in for some complimentary tank photos

j/k glad everything is good.
Mike

Craig Manoukian · 12-27-2004, 09:23 AM

How 'bout a pic Travis? Great news!

Travis · 01-10-2005, 01:32 AM

Just an update: The anemone bounced back fully

And Ishwish came and took her home today. He had offered to let me keep it, but the @$%^ thing moved around too much. He brought me lots of nice SPS frags though!

Just though I'd give everyone an update.

T

Craig Manoukian · 01-10-2005, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Travis

He brought me lots of nice SPS frags though!

Good news! Jealous me!

Gina · 01-10-2005, 06:26 AM

Glad to hear that all came out ok! What type of frags did he give you?

12-24-2004, 12:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
Travis Smilie Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 6,890 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Rescued anemone help I told my friend Steven (Ishwish here) I'd be "on call" for his tank sitter if anything went wrong. Well, murphy's law struck and the evening after he left town his BTA decided to take a trip to the overflow. I went over last night and got it out of the overflow without damaging its foot (I think) and brought it home so I could keep an eye on it- didn't want it kicking the bucket on the tank sitter. The anemone has several damaged tentacles, the tips of some have actually come off. Also, I saw a semi-clear, bubble-like membrane coming out of its mouth after acclimation. I assume this was the anemone disemboweling itself. I never saw it actually lose the membrane though, as it became occupied with taking a walk across my tank after acclimation. I've never cared for an injured anemone. I figure this one's got maybe a 50/50 shot, considering the foot is intact? Any advice? edit: to clarify, the anemone was stuck in the overflow's eggcrate strainer, partially in, partially out and taking a beating.

12-24-2004, 01:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 19,012 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	I had one that got sucked into a powerhead. It had extensive tentacle and partial foot damage. It fully recovered over time, but I accidently nuked it when a cup of salt got spilled on him. Nver mix salt over an open tank! Real rookie mistake on my part. __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

12-24-2004, 01:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,842 View Gallery Karma Komment	The only advice that I can give you is, if it turns it'self over and shrinks up to about a quarter or half dollar size...get it out of your tank. When ours did that, it then died and I sure the heck wish I had taken it out sooner. What a mess that was. Do you have it in your main tank? __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

12-24-2004, 06:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 25,501 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Anenomes are very resilient. It should be fine. It may shrink, mine do occassionally, but as long as it doesn't start to disentigrate you'll be fine. They can really spoil a tank fast. Kudos to ya Travis for taking such good care of it!! (i'd karma ya, but i'm all out now) __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistance conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

12-24-2004, 06:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
mps9506 Totally back Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 8,525 View Gallery Karma Komment	Dang, hope if something ever goes wrong with my tank when I leave town I have a tank sitter helper as good as you. __________________ Mike Reefkeeping Since '99 Help Build Reefpedia Premium Memberships Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

12-24-2004, 02:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
Travis Smilie Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 6,890 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	K, thanks. Yeah, it's in the main tank but I'm keeping a close eye on it. T

12-27-2004, 04:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
jimeluiz Achilles Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Niteroi, Brasil Posts: 829 View Gallery Karma Komment	I agree that anemones are more resilliant than we might think. We had the exact same thing happen when we left for Greece last spring. We were all of about 24 hours gone and our exteme-sport RBTA took the big plunge over the overflow. Time seemed to do the trick. Then just about a month ago it went for another voyage. I came home to find it 2/3 through one gap and 1/3 through another. Poor thing. I tapped it back through the gaps and it has been in 'recovery' ever since. Slow and steady... I bet you will be fine... hope so... __________________ Sold the tank prior to our move. Setting up our new life in Brazil.

12-27-2004, 04:16 AM	#9 (permalink)
Travis Smilie Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 6,890 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Lil' update... the anemone is doing fantastic! It's opened up, looking good, and the Clarkii is keeping it good company (much to my rose's dismay). And it decided to take a walk over to one of the rocks forming the base of my aquascaping. So it looks like he might be staying a little longer than expected.

12-27-2004, 06:12 AM	#10 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 25,501 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Good news Travis!! __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistance conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

12-27-2004, 09:23 AM	#12 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 19,012 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	How 'bout a pic Travis? Great news! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

01-10-2005, 01:32 AM	#13 (permalink)
Travis Smilie Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 6,890 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Just an update: The anemone bounced back fully And Ishwish came and took her home today. He had offered to let me keep it, but the @$%^ thing moved around too much. He brought me lots of nice SPS frags though! Just though I'd give everyone an update. T

01-10-2005, 06:26 AM	#15 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,842 View Gallery Karma Komment	Glad to hear that all came out ok! What type of frags did he give you? __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

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