Anemone question.....

[ldb007]

How come 1 minute my anemone is beautiful and full looking then the next minute I think its about to croak and then the next minute its nice and full again looking lovely as can be?

Strange little creatures I tell ya!
Got it from this site....followed acc process
55 gal
8 65 watt bulbs
nitirites - 0
nitrates - close to 0
ph 8.4
ammonia 0
sal - 1.023 - 024

 

[ldb007]

Bump!!!!!!!!!!

 

[becky913]

From what little I have learned it has something to do with them exchanging the water in there tenticles. Mine will often look 1/2 dead and gray and be beautiful later. Sounds normal to me.

 

[bigarn]

how old is the tank? they also need MH lighting to thrive.

 

[ldb007]

my friend has the same lighting I do and he has 3 anemones. They have been alive for almost 3 years now. If mine don't work out then I'll kick myself but his are beautiful. Thanks for the advice though

 

[ldb007]

Originally Posted by Becky913
From what little I have learned it has something to do with them exchanging the water in there tenticles. Mine will often look 1/2 dead and gray and be beautiful later. Sounds normal to me.
Thanks Becky!! I feel better now!!