moving an anemone

mnreefman · 12-11-2003, 04:38 PM

well i got an anemone stuck behind a rock and i pointed a ph at it for 24 hrs... it didnt move,,,, what are some other tricks to get this to move.. i heard that using an ice cube on the foot to get it to reasle works, however i would think that might be more stressful

ScottT1980 · 12-11-2003, 04:41 PM

Put the ice cube in a bag and then put it on the anemones foot. If that doesn't work, just perhaps wait out the PH idea for a few days. If that doesn't work, then you will be in the same boat as I was. Take your entire rock to the LFS or to a buddy and say "here, have an anemone"

;-)

Good Luck

Take er easy
Scott t.

mnreefman · 12-11-2003, 04:48 PM

gah the rock has 10 sps on it!

BoomerD · 12-11-2003, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Take your entire rock to the LFS or to a buddy and say "here, have an anemone"

Why not just turn the rock around? I realize that it might mean some re-arranging, and the anemone quite possibly might move right back, but sometimes, turning the rock to another direction will work. Besides, the anemone will eventually decide where it wants to be, and unfortunately, we generally have little choice in the matter. It will look for water flow & lighting that makes it happy. I have a green BTA that decided to live in the pre-filter box for my Remora Pro. Never see it, unless I really get back there and look, feed it weekly, and it's doing great. Is it where I would prefer it to be? No, not really, but again, it seems that what I want has little to do with it.I

TDEVIL · 12-11-2003, 04:52 PM

do you know why it moved, ie, water movement, lighting, etc

how long have you had it

most anemonies move when they need to to get a better place for them (not always where you want them

)

if you must move it then an ice cube will work, also if it is on the glass then a hair dryer will also work, These are very stressfull for them, and i only recomend this if you think it is in danger (maybe to close to a pwr head, etc)

most anemonies will move all around the tank until they find their spot, if you know why it moved, more/less light, more/less water movement then try to change this in that spot and try to creat the same spot near by

JMO, from what i have read, i do not own one

TD

mnreefman · 12-11-2003, 08:22 PM

hey thx for the help, well i wanted to move him because i could tell he wasnt happy, he was actually dangling off the side all most upside down.. so i got it off the rock and i got it to attach to the back glass and he seems quite happy, still hasnt inflated all the way... but its not dangling anymore either

Montanareefer · 12-11-2003, 08:41 PM

Well Clint I was going to suggest the massage method that Jay used on his snails!

mnreefman · 12-11-2003, 09:16 PM

lol i tried that!!!

mwrager · 12-11-2003, 09:33 PM

Well I used the ice thing today on my anemone and it worked, except the thing stung my finger. Now that hurts. It had moved to my candy cane coral.

PSU4ME · 12-11-2003, 10:55 PM

BoomerD,
Do you have a pic of your green BTA?

I have one but it is small and i wanted to see what it loks like when it gets bigger (assuming your is bigger)

Thanks...PM me if you do!!!

mnreefman · 12-11-2003, 11:40 PM

hey guys, well i am a lil worried here, this magnificant anemone isnt looking all that good, its just kinda hanging there, it is attached to the glass, and only 1/2 of the tenticles inflate at a time... i nope it is just getting used to everything and not dying, ill get a pic in the am as my lights just went out

ReefLady · 12-12-2003, 09:22 AM

^ bump

DocG · 12-12-2003, 10:28 AM

How long have you had it?

When I got my BTA it had me worried for quite a while with odd behavior.

I believe that it was due to the acclimation to my lights (I have 10 WPG halides+VHO , LFS had 2WPG PC's).

There is really nothing that you can do with an anemone but wait.

Here is a link to a well written anemone FAQ. It helped keep me calm:
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...hreadid=282136

Craig Manoukian · 12-12-2003, 11:06 AM

If you think it's really failing, get it out of your tank before it dies or it will really foul your water. Very nasty stuff!

Hope it makes it! Post a picture and keep us updated, thanks!

mnreefman · 12-12-2003, 12:03 PM

update, woke up this morning at it loos like it is toast... all wilted and what not so... i will put it in my 10 gal holding tank, just to make sure it isnt totally wiped out

12-11-2003, 04:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
mnreefman Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,393 View Gallery Karma Komment	moving an anemone well i got an anemone stuck behind a rock and i pointed a ph at it for 24 hrs... it didnt move,,,, what are some other tricks to get this to move.. i heard that using an ice cube on the foot to get it to reasle works, however i would think that might be more stressful __________________ http://reefrock.com

12-11-2003, 04:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
ScottT1980 Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,485 View Gallery Karma Komment	Put the ice cube in a bag and then put it on the anemones foot. If that doesn't work, just perhaps wait out the PH idea for a few days. If that doesn't work, then you will be in the same boat as I was. Take your entire rock to the LFS or to a buddy and say "here, have an anemone" ;-) Good Luck Take er easy Scott t. __________________ My Tank

12-11-2003, 04:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
mnreefman Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,393 View Gallery Karma Komment	gah the rock has 10 sps on it! __________________ http://reefrock.com

12-11-2003, 04:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
TDEVIL Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marion, INDIANA Posts: 1,170 View Gallery Karma Komment	do you know why it moved, ie, water movement, lighting, etc how long have you had it most anemonies move when they need to to get a better place for them (not always where you want them ) if you must move it then an ice cube will work, also if it is on the glass then a hair dryer will also work, These are very stressfull for them, and i only recomend this if you think it is in danger (maybe to close to a pwr head, etc) most anemonies will move all around the tank until they find their spot, if you know why it moved, more/less light, more/less water movement then try to change this in that spot and try to creat the same spot near by JMO, from what i have read, i do not own one TD __________________ my web site <-- needs updated

12-11-2003, 08:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
mnreefman Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,393 View Gallery Karma Komment	hey thx for the help, well i wanted to move him because i could tell he wasnt happy, he was actually dangling off the side all most upside down.. so i got it off the rock and i got it to attach to the back glass and he seems quite happy, still hasnt inflated all the way... but its not dangling anymore either __________________ http://reefrock.com

12-11-2003, 08:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
Montanareefer Has been struck by the ban stick Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,334 View Gallery Karma Komment	Well Clint I was going to suggest the massage method that Jay used on his snails!

12-11-2003, 09:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
mnreefman Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,393 View Gallery Karma Komment	lol i tried that!!! __________________ http://reefrock.com

12-11-2003, 09:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
mwrager Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gilbert AZ Posts: 1,068 View Gallery Karma Komment	Well I used the ice thing today on my anemone and it worked, except the thing stung my finger. Now that hurts. It had moved to my candy cane coral. __________________ Mark Some days I realy feel old! http://www.reefsanctuary.com/Banners/RS_banner3.gif

12-11-2003, 10:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
PSU4ME JoePa lives on!!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: PA Posts: 382 View Gallery Karma Komment	BoomerD, Do you have a pic of your green BTA? I have one but it is small and i wanted to see what it loks like when it gets bigger (assuming your is bigger) Thanks...PM me if you do!!! __________________ 90 Gallon AGA with a 40 breeder sump (DIY). 2-250 Watt XM 10k's and 2 actinic VHO's. 3-5 inch DSB.

12-11-2003, 11:40 PM	#11 (permalink)
mnreefman Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,393 View Gallery Karma Komment	hey guys, well i am a lil worried here, this magnificant anemone isnt looking all that good, its just kinda hanging there, it is attached to the glass, and only 1/2 of the tenticles inflate at a time... i nope it is just getting used to everything and not dying, ill get a pic in the am as my lights just went out __________________ http://reefrock.com

12-12-2003, 09:22 AM	#12 (permalink)
ReefLady Tridacna maxima Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 4,590 View Gallery Karma Komment	^ bump __________________ ~ Teri -------- "You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice." ~(currently tankless)~ Our 180g sps tank / DIY adventure (taken down in late 2006): Our 180g DIY Reef Project ---What's next????

12-12-2003, 10:28 AM	#13 (permalink)
DocG Tunicate Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sarnia, Ontario, Canada Posts: 18 View Gallery Karma Komment	How long have you had it? When I got my BTA it had me worried for quite a while with odd behavior. I believe that it was due to the acclimation to my lights (I have 10 WPG halides+VHO , LFS had 2WPG PC's). There is really nothing that you can do with an anemone but wait. Here is a link to a well written anemone FAQ. It helped keep me calm: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...hreadid=282136

12-12-2003, 11:06 AM	#14 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 19,012 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	If you think it's really failing, get it out of your tank before it dies or it will really foul your water. Very nasty stuff! Hope it makes it! Post a picture and keep us updated, thanks! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

12-12-2003, 12:03 PM	#15 (permalink)
mnreefman Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,393 View Gallery Karma Komment	update, woke up this morning at it loos like it is toast... all wilted and what not so... i will put it in my 10 gal holding tank, just to make sure it isnt totally wiped out __________________ http://reefrock.com

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