anenome question

marinelover · 02-01-2005, 03:09 PM

I purchased a carpet anenome and put it in my 20 long anenome tank. Well he is about the size of a softball. But he wont stay attached!! Any suggestions? He feeds and stays open but i will come in and look at him and has rolled to the back of the tank!!

Help!
Shawn

Woodstock · 02-01-2005, 03:29 PM

I have never had a carpet but I have read that they like to bury their foot in the sandbed. Do you have a sand substrate?

Maxx · 02-01-2005, 04:04 PM

If he's feeding, thats a good sign. It might be looking for a suitable place to attach. What type of carpet is it, and how much flow are running in your tank.
You do know that carpets get very large and a 20 gallon will only be able to house one for a short time right?

Nick

marinelover · 02-02-2005, 01:23 AM

Yes i have a sand bed and also i know im going to move it to a bigger tank once it gets larger!
Thanks you guys
Shawn

02-01-2005, 03:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
marinelover Serpent Star Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 238 View Gallery Karma Komment	anenome question I purchased a carpet anenome and put it in my 20 long anenome tank. Well he is about the size of a softball. But he wont stay attached!! Any suggestions? He feeds and stays open but i will come in and look at him and has rolled to the back of the tank!! Help! Shawn

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Maxx Manta Ray Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St Louis Mo Posts: 3,080 View Gallery Karma Komment	If he's feeding, thats a good sign. It might be looking for a suitable place to attach. What type of carpet is it, and how much flow are running in your tank. You do know that carpets get very large and a 20 gallon will only be able to house one for a short time right? 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!)

02-02-2005, 01:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
marinelover Serpent Star Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 238 View Gallery Karma Komment	Yes i have a sand bed and also i know im going to move it to a bigger tank once it gets larger! Thanks you guys Shawn

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