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steph46
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We just introduced our new anemone and it immediately shriveled up. Is this normal behavior??? At the store it was white and now its pinkish brown and shriveled into some spots a very dark brown. Im concerned.
1journeyman
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Not sure "white" is a good thing.
What type is it?
What type is it?
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steph46
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Originally Posted by Dawman
What anemone do you have ? How established is your tank ? What are your water parameters ? What lighting did it come from and what lighting do you have ? How much water flow do you have ?
All major things that affect anemones .
Tank is a year old. Took water in for testing prior to purchasing and they said all was well. Do not know the numbers though. The lighting is a T-5 set-up we just bought specifically for the anemone. Came from metal halide tank. Water flow isnt fantastic perhaps I need a powerhead. Does that affect anemones? Guess I was hoping its just scared.
What anemone do you have ? How established is your tank ? What are your water parameters ? What lighting did it come from and what lighting do you have ? How much water flow do you have ?
All major things that affect anemones .
Tank is a year old. Took water in for testing prior to purchasing and they said all was well. Do not know the numbers though. The lighting is a T-5 set-up we just bought specifically for the anemone. Came from metal halide tank. Water flow isnt fantastic perhaps I need a powerhead. Does that affect anemones? Guess I was hoping its just scared.
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steph46
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Originally Posted by 1journeyman
Not sure "white" is a good thing.
What type is it?
It is a bulb anemone. I suppose it wasnt white it was avery light color. As now it is pinkish brown. I am so worried.
Not sure "white" is a good thing.
What type is it?
It is a bulb anemone. I suppose it wasnt white it was avery light color. As now it is pinkish brown. I am so worried.
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steph46
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Originally Posted by o2ngk
Could you take a picture so it will give us a better idea?
i will try
Could you take a picture so it will give us a better idea?
i will try
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steph46
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still trying
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steph46
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ok I am transferring images to my computer right now. When I am done hopefully I can post it.
dawman
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If you plan to keep an anemone you need to know your water parameters and not trust "all was well" from a LHS . Also going from MH to T-5 is putting some stress on it and will take a while to get used to your T-5 . Water flow does affect anemones and once we find out what you exactly have it will be easier to help .
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steph46
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Last night it slowly started to open. Its a bulb tip anemone. This am it is almost completely open I am so dense I cannot seem to post pics. I will continuue to work on that. I have 140lbs of live rock. I have an emperor 400 bio-wheel for a 75 gallon tank. I have a Mandarin Dragonet, 2 clowns and a sandsifter goby. I have no powerheads. I am going later this am to buy 1 or 2 Koralias. What do you think about that??? I was kind of teasing it out last night w/ krill. Is that bad??? Can you overfeed it???
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steph46
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steph46
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Holy cow it worked. That is what it did when we brought it home.This is how it is this a.m. Better???
chano
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Feel free to correct me if i am wrong on this. I am pretty sure when you first put an anemone in a new tank it will gennerally deflate as this is how it regulates its internal water chemistry. The brownish color is the simple algae inside the anemone that is the photosynthetic part of it and tends to be more visible in some species when deflated.
Now i am no expert but i have just went through the same thing and i was freaking. I did massive loads of reading to try to figure out how to fix it. As long as its mouth doesn't turn inside out and it doesn't begin to "spit out" long stringy brown stuff you should be fine (assuming your water is in good shape and your lighting is right). In two to three days mine was doing quite well. Eating bloodworms and flake out of my hand.
Now i am no expert but i have just went through the same thing and i was freaking. I did massive loads of reading to try to figure out how to fix it. As long as its mouth doesn't turn inside out and it doesn't begin to "spit out" long stringy brown stuff you should be fine (assuming your water is in good shape and your lighting is right). In two to three days mine was doing quite well. Eating bloodworms and flake out of my hand.
perfectdark
Active Member
Originally Posted by Chano
Feel free to correct me if i am wrong on this. I am pretty sure when you first put an anemone in a new tank it will gennerally deflate as this is how it regulates its internal water chemistry. The brownish color is the simple algae inside the anemone that is the photosynthetic part of it and tends to be more visible in some species when deflated.
Now i am no expert but i have just went through the same thing and i was freaking. I did massive loads of reading to try to figure out how to fix it. As long as its mouth doesn't turn inside out and it doesn't begin to "spit out" long stringy brown stuff you should be fine (assuming your water is in good shape and your lighting is right). In two to three days mine was doing quite well. Eating bloodworms and flake out of my hand.
There are a number of things you may see while it acclimates to its new surroundings. IMO you are correct and the signs of stress or illness are important to recognize. Although they dont require regular feedings there are better foods to supplement them with. Silversides, clam, small pieces of shrimp basically anything raw and fish will be better for your anemone.
Feel free to correct me if i am wrong on this. I am pretty sure when you first put an anemone in a new tank it will gennerally deflate as this is how it regulates its internal water chemistry. The brownish color is the simple algae inside the anemone that is the photosynthetic part of it and tends to be more visible in some species when deflated.
Now i am no expert but i have just went through the same thing and i was freaking. I did massive loads of reading to try to figure out how to fix it. As long as its mouth doesn't turn inside out and it doesn't begin to "spit out" long stringy brown stuff you should be fine (assuming your water is in good shape and your lighting is right). In two to three days mine was doing quite well. Eating bloodworms and flake out of my hand.
There are a number of things you may see while it acclimates to its new surroundings. IMO you are correct and the signs of stress or illness are important to recognize. Although they dont require regular feedings there are better foods to supplement them with. Silversides, clam, small pieces of shrimp basically anything raw and fish will be better for your anemone.
chano
Member
Originally Posted by PerfectDark
There are a number of things you may see while it acclimates to its new surroundings. IMO you are correct and the signs of stress or illness are important to recognize. Although they dont require regular feedings there are better foods to supplement them with. Silversides, clam, small pieces of shrimp basically anything raw and fish will be better for your anemone.
Good to know, Thanks. Unfortunately it's all the local chain pet store had as they don't even have saltwater. My anemone was a hitchhiker on some LR i bought off a guy neither of us even saw it till after I put it in my tank. I was told by someone at said chain pet store that they have a condy and that feeding them 2 maby 3 times a week promotes good growth. Also I was worried that my lights might be a tad weak for it but i have been reassured otherwise. (I have 2x65 one 50/50 one blue) I was also told this will support a bta that i am hoping will be hosted by my future clowns. (No i am not putting either of them in with the condy just so you know heh) Again no expert so if i am wrong please correct me. I am just going by reading and what people who may or may not have a clue what they are talking about tell me.
P.S. my LFS is an hour drive away so it isn't always possible to make it on short notice. Thats why i had to go to the chain store.
There are a number of things you may see while it acclimates to its new surroundings. IMO you are correct and the signs of stress or illness are important to recognize. Although they dont require regular feedings there are better foods to supplement them with. Silversides, clam, small pieces of shrimp basically anything raw and fish will be better for your anemone.
Good to know, Thanks. Unfortunately it's all the local chain pet store had as they don't even have saltwater. My anemone was a hitchhiker on some LR i bought off a guy neither of us even saw it till after I put it in my tank. I was told by someone at said chain pet store that they have a condy and that feeding them 2 maby 3 times a week promotes good growth. Also I was worried that my lights might be a tad weak for it but i have been reassured otherwise. (I have 2x65 one 50/50 one blue) I was also told this will support a bta that i am hoping will be hosted by my future clowns. (No i am not putting either of them in with the condy just so you know heh) Again no expert so if i am wrong please correct me. I am just going by reading and what people who may or may not have a clue what they are talking about tell me.
P.S. my LFS is an hour drive away so it isn't always possible to make it on short notice. Thats why i had to go to the chain store.
perfectdark
Active Member
Originally Posted by Chano
I was told by someone at said chain pet store that they have a condy and that feeding them 2 maby 3 times a week promotes good growth. Also I was worried that my lights might be a tad weak for it but i have been reassured otherwise. (I have 2x65 one 50/50 one blue) I was also told this will support a bta that i am hoping will be hosted by my future clowns. P.S. my LFS is an hour drive away so it isn't always possible to make it on short notice. Thats why i had to go to the chain store.
130 watts of total light? On what size tank? Standard depth or irregular size? From what I have read Condi's need intense lighting and supplemental feeding isnt necessary if you provide the correct environment for them. Although it wont hurt them and they will grow faster by feeding. BTA's dont need super intense lighting however they do need a certain amount so knowing more about your set up is key..
I was told by someone at said chain pet store that they have a condy and that feeding them 2 maby 3 times a week promotes good growth. Also I was worried that my lights might be a tad weak for it but i have been reassured otherwise. (I have 2x65 one 50/50 one blue) I was also told this will support a bta that i am hoping will be hosted by my future clowns. P.S. my LFS is an hour drive away so it isn't always possible to make it on short notice. Thats why i had to go to the chain store.
130 watts of total light? On what size tank? Standard depth or irregular size? From what I have read Condi's need intense lighting and supplemental feeding isnt necessary if you provide the correct environment for them. Although it wont hurt them and they will grow faster by feeding. BTA's dont need super intense lighting however they do need a certain amount so knowing more about your set up is key..
