porcelain crab abandons anemone

pumper

pumper

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I purchased a sebea anemone 2 months ago. Soon after I purchased a porcelain crab who found the anemone overnight. He has not left the anemone once; ever until today. Since he has not went back to the anemone. Is this normal beahavior or a sign that the anemone might be dying? The anemone looks just like it has since i bought it except larger.
 
perfectdark

perfectdark

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Originally Posted by Pumper
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I purchased a sebea anemone 2 months ago. Soon after I purchased a porcelain crab who found the anemone overnight. He has not left the anemone once; ever until today. Since he has not went back to the anemone. Is this normal beahavior or a sign that the anemone might be dying? The anemone looks just like it has since i bought it except larger.
Anemone shrimp and crabs often jump ship to other LPS or anemones without reason IME. If your anemone looks healthy I wouldnt look too much into it.
 
luca brasi

luca brasi

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They also leave when they are about to molt, since they're not protected until the new shell hardens.
p.s. - Picks or pics = pictures
 
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