Bubble anemone

[cuccaro]

i just got a bubble anemone and i put him in my tank and he is trying to hide under a rock is this ok? i know they need strong light. should i pull him out?

 

[meowzer]

Leave it alone.....it will go where it wants
What type of lighting do you have?

 

[bang guy]

They prefer to "foot" under a rock and then stretch for the light.

 

[cuccaro]

I know my light is strong enough and water is perfect for him. Aclimated for hour turned off powerheads so he does not blow away. Any thing else I can do to help him out _

 

[meowzer]

NOPE....just when you turn on your powerheads make sure they are covered.....and leave it alone....frustrating when they don't cooperate and go where we want them to go though...LOL...mine have always gone everywhere BUT where I would have liked.....Now I just make sure they have safe passageways

 

[nikesb]

if i recall, you said your light is 130w power compact, correct?
if it is, thats nowhere near enough the requirement for a bubble tip anemone.

 

[meowzer]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Cuccaro http:///forum/thread/385486/bubble-anemone#post_3380815
I know my light is strong enough and water is perfect for him. Aclimated for hour turned off powerheads so he does not blow away. Any thing else I can do to help him out _
Quote:
Originally Posted by nikeSB http:///forum/thread/385486/bubble-anemone#post_3380826
if i recall, you said your light is 130w power compact, correct?
if it is, thats nowhere near enough the requirement for a bubble tip anemone.

 

[cuccaro]

i have new lights 4 t5 ho. now he has come out but is on the back side of one of my rocks so u can hardly see him. What a bitch. What are the chances he would move again? his foot looks like it has a nice hold of the rock.

 

[btldreef]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Cuccaro http:///forum/thread/385486/bubble-anemone#post_3380885
i have new lights 4 t5 ho. now he has come out but is on the back side of one of my rocks so u can hardly see him. What a bitch. What are the chances he would move again? his foot looks like it has a nice hold of the rock.
What size tank? 4T5's may also not be enough for it long term.
Anemones will move to where they are happy. Leave them alone.

 

[nikesb]

yes 4 t5's is good, but doesnt mean anything. 4 t5's on with what bulbs and on what fixture?
4 t5's can be plenty using the correct fixture and bulbs