Some Anemone questions.

i<3fish

Member
First off, I am sure some of you know that I just got my anemone yesterday. I noticed that he moved under a rock and has his top side (with the tentacles) facing out of the rock. He top tentacles near they light are long and thing, and the ones at the bottom by the sand are small and stringy. Is this OK? Will he move if he needs to?
Next, I am wondering about feeding. I bought some uncooked raw shrimp today for him to eat. How will I know when he is hungry? Are there any signs? And Lastly, I have my pair of clowns. How long do you think it will take them to find the anemone to host? I am looking forward to seeing this symbiotic relationship. Thanks!
 
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thomas712

Guest
He will move when he needs to, right now I would imagine that he is simply getting used to your water conditions. If your anemone sits there for too long, like 3 days then you may need to convince him to move into the light.
You can try feeding him after a few days, let him get used to your tank for a bit first.
Can't answer your last question because I don't remember what type of clown fish you have. However if they will get together then its all up to them, so its a patients game sit back and watch.
Thomas
 

razelynn

Member
Just make sure the anemone stays clear of your power head. Dont worry about him unless he turns to cottage cheese (in appearance not reality) because then he is dead.
He will eventually find a spot he likes and stay. I had one coast back and fourth through the tank two weeks before he settled down. Now I have two and they like the same spot so my clowns jump back and fourth between them.
 

i<3fish

Member
I see. But now he is completly upside down under a rock ledge. Where no light can get in. So he is getting used to my tank? Hopefully he will move.
 

razelynn

Member
possibly he is not used to the light in your tank and needs to adjust to it. There is a long technical description I would get into but I am bad at spelling.
 

milomlo

Active Member
How is you anemone now? I got mine on Friday and he is hiding too. Just curious if yours came out on his own or if you had to move him
 
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