Anemone
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thomas712
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Bubble tip anemone would be great in that tank.
Thomas
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thomas712
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Whats my method? Haven't acclimated an anemone in 3+ years, but the last time I did it was a very quick method. I picked up the rock they were on from my 55 gallon and put it straight into the 90.
Personally I recommend temp and drip acclimate for just about anything, anemones included.
Thomas
Personally I recommend temp and drip acclimate for just about anything, anemones included.
Thomas
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thomas712
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Originally Posted by usinkit
in the acclimation guide on this site it says you can either drip or temp but if i drip it doesnt say for how long. once the anemone is acclimated do you place it where you wont it or just put him on the bottom and let it find its own suitable place? thanks for your answers.
As far as acclimating an anemone I would temp acclimate for at least 20 minutes, then setup the drip for about an hour, more if you like. Then it should be ok to add, true some folks just temp acclimate and the dump, but I prefer temp and drip myself. IMO the anemone will continue to acclimate itself over the next two weeks to your water conditions.
Placement of the anemone depends on what type you have. Sand dwelling anemone should be placed in the front of the tank on the sand bed, then it will decide where to move. Rock dwelling anemones should be placed on the rocks away from intakes of power heads or filters, then it will decide where to move from there.
I would try to place either in a calmer spot in the tank so they don't wind up as tumble weeds for the first 24-48 hours.
Thomas
in the acclimation guide on this site it says you can either drip or temp but if i drip it doesnt say for how long. once the anemone is acclimated do you place it where you wont it or just put him on the bottom and let it find its own suitable place? thanks for your answers.
As far as acclimating an anemone I would temp acclimate for at least 20 minutes, then setup the drip for about an hour, more if you like. Then it should be ok to add, true some folks just temp acclimate and the dump, but I prefer temp and drip myself. IMO the anemone will continue to acclimate itself over the next two weeks to your water conditions.
Placement of the anemone depends on what type you have. Sand dwelling anemone should be placed in the front of the tank on the sand bed, then it will decide where to move. Rock dwelling anemones should be placed on the rocks away from intakes of power heads or filters, then it will decide where to move from there.
I would try to place either in a calmer spot in the tank so they don't wind up as tumble weeds for the first 24-48 hours.
Thomas
usinkit
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Thanks Thomas, is it better to purchase one from the lfs or from SWF? I see some do not ship well. Iam thinking of the bubble tip and that one appears to be a better shipper. I have had great luck with SWF. Just wondering if its alright to buy online. Thanks again for your advise!!
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thomas712
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If a reasonable price and you can see for yourself the health and color of one then go with the LFS.
If mail order don't be in a hurry, wait until spring.
If mail order don't be in a hurry, wait until spring.