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[ross]

My rose got torn up pretty bad in a powerhead. It got torn in 2 pieces. The small piece has prolly 8 tentacles and is doing well, all inflated, moving around, but i havent tried to feed it yet. The larger piece is inflated and has color, but seems kinda limp. Any suggestions as to what i should do? Just leave him alone and see if he makes it?

 

[bigarn]

The first thing to do is run carbon. If it got torn up, there's probably toxins in the water.
I'd also do a 10% water change.

 

[thomas712]

I think the jury is still out on wether this type of anemone can survive this type of tramatic injury. There have been reports of it happening though. The best you can do is maintain water quality, check it often. Run some fresh carbon to help absorb any possible secreations(sp) that may be harmful. A water change might not hurt either.
Keep an eye on both parts, see if a mouth develops in the half without a mouth.
Post any progress.
Thomas

 

[jimmy234]

Originally posted by bigarn
The first thing to do is run carbon. If it got torn up, there's probably toxins in the water.
I'd also do a 10% water change.
i agree with the water change. it also may be hungry