anemone not eating?????

[jessica47421]

i got a new orange based lta the other day and he looks good but he hasnt ate since i got him. i put a peice of raw shrimp on him and he just pushes it out with the inside of him then he goes back to normal? could he want something else?

 

[skipperdz]

you only need to feed them once a week at most...they get most of their nutrients from photosynthesis, so get some good vho's or other strong lighting. mine spits it out when its not hungry every once in a while too. ive had my lta for over a year and i havent spot fed it in 5 months. i have 4 48in vhos though...
you can try frozen prime reefs cube if you like to, i use then when i feed it

 

[dawman]

I feed all my anemone 2-3 times a week . Let your new LTA settle and get acclimated to the new surroundings . I`d wait a week or so and try then . Also make sure you are not feeding it too big of a piece shrimp especially at first . You don`t want a piece any bigger than it`s mouth . I also will feed mine some frozen mysis , formula one , or brine plus with a syringe with air line connected to it and squirt right in front of the nem to allow the tenticals to catch them .

 

[jessica47421]

ok tu for the info i wait a couple more days then try it.