Anenome upside down?

xpdition03

xpdition03

Member
Hello,
I purchased my anenome yesterday and dripped accilmated it for about 2 hours.
My readings are:
PH: 8.3
Ammonia: 0
Nitrite: 0
Nitrate: 10
Lights: 330 Watts of PC lighting in a 50 Gallon tank.
Live Rock: 80 lbs
Salt water type: I use sea water from my LFS.
This morning I checked and my anenome is upside down. Not sure what to do? I tried to move right side up but it eventually flips over.
Also, I know these guys move where ever it wants, but is there any tricks I can use to keep it in one place? I want it on top of my rocks but it floats down to the floor...LOL..
 
viper_930

viper_930

Active Member
The problem is that it isn't attaching itself to the rock and the current is pushing it around. Just hold it *gently* down on the rock for a minute or two so it will attach.
 
viper_930

viper_930

Active Member
It would still be able to. If it doesn't work, just put it in an area of no/low flow so the current doesn't push it around. It'll move to higher current once it attaches itself.
 
xpdition03

xpdition03

Member
yeah, it's on the sand and not attached to a rock. the base is pointing up. If it's like that when I go home I'll take some pics and post it up.
 
mudplayerx

mudplayerx

Active Member
As was said, just grab the foot of the anemone and gently hold it onto a rock for about 60 seconds. Sometimes they lose their ability to stick through the shipping process so you may have to find a crevice to lightly wedge it into. Once it gets attached, it will move around on its own and find a spot it likes....numerous times lol.
ps- anemones are what I call "tyrants of the tank." Since they sting other inverts/can be stung by other inverts, and move around... you pretty much have to center your tank around your anemones.
 
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