Question about why anenomes move to darker tank area.

[puffer32]

So heres a question for the semi or expert anenome owners. I was told my anenome is bleached, but thats how he looked when I got him, only had him a month. Lights are on for 12 hrs, 2 hrs of just blues, then 8 hrs full power, then 2 hrs of blues at night. its a green BTA. I made sure he was on the highest rock under 8 54 watt T5 bulbs. He moved down 3 times lower and in a shaded spot, so I gave up. If it requires more light, and I have it but he insists on less, is it trying to commit suicide or what?

 

[viper_930]

Bleached anemones tend to hide from high light until they can regain their zooxanthellae. Feed it 3-4 times weekly to help it recover.

 

[puffer32]

Thanks! My clown feeds it flake every day, but I have been giving it meaty foods twice a week, does the flake count as feeding or should i feed it meaty foods more often?

 

[viper_930]

It would be best if you feed it meaty foods more often.

 

[willsmith1]

I think my haitian anemone ate one of my fish. Try that. lol