Anemones not attatching

[tcwoodrn]

I recently (3 days ago) bought and acclimated two LTAs and added them to my tank. They have both climbed off the rock where I placed them (which was expected) however they are now just sitting side by side on my crushed coral sand bed. This is my first crack at anemones and I am just trying to see if this is healthy for them and if not what should I do. My maroon clown is hosting in them, and they look great just want to ask the experts. thanks for your help.

 

[michaeltx]

in my experience with LTAs that they will attach to rock work or in the sand bed or glass with out ill effects. the one I had was wrapped around a rock and attached to the glass around the back side of the rock.
welcome to the board.!!
Mike

 

[gb387]

I am no expert but I have had a LTA for more than a month and and he still hasn't found his spot. Just when it looks like hes settled in poof hes off to another... but it always looks good!

 

[philip_r5]

Same I had one for about 2months before he set anchor lol. Its funny watching them move all over the tank.

 

[invertcrazy]

Lta's prefer sand instead of crushed coral. You also need T5 or MH lighting.
If you are keeping 2 anemones they should be from the same clone or they may sting each other, also your tank should be set up no less than 6 months for anemones. With all this said good luck and welcome to the boards

 

[invertcrazy]

One more thing, if you have any powerheads be sure you put a sponge or a piece of nylon over it so the roaming anemone don't get sucked into the powerhead.