Tube Anenome vs. Ricordia

[squidd]

I bought a Ricordia on a rock, it was in a figure 8,I thought maybe it was splitting...anyway, I placed it mid tank in a medium/medium high flow area and he didn't look too happy so I placed him lower in a low flow area,but maybe too close to my Tube anenome.
Two days later he died and turned to mush.
Water params are good and every one else is doing well...so the question is did my Tube anenome sting him, was it a placement issue, or or was he just depressed and on his way out?
I would like to get another one, but want to make sure he'll be happy where I place him.

 

[fishlovr]

My best guess would be your tube anemone stung it. I also have a tube anemone and it's tentacles extend tremendously when the lights go out. If the ricordea was in the vicinity of the anemone it's likely the reason for its demise
Fishlovr

 

[ozadars]

I also think that your tube anemone killed your ric. Maybe you can put your tube anemone to the right side of the tank and the corals to the left and middle then there wont be any problem but its better to take the anemone out so you can use all of the places. Tube anemones are the most agressive anemones at all and can catch fish and shrimp. Clowns are the easiest prey to catch because they will try to host the anemone and anemone will catch them but my friend have a HUGE one w/ two ocellaris and they look ok (he took one or two weeks ago) also you can add 3-4 sexy shrimps to your tank cuz i heard, sexy shrimps' host is tube anemones... also these shrimps are very nice coloured

 

[squidd]

Cool...Now I have an Aggressive Nano tank...
The Anenome is kind of front and center, but I think as I place new additions I'll move him more to one side and down stream from the others to avoid any futher conflicts.
Thanks for the confirmation.

 

[j-cal]

That is not an anemone....im not sure if they sting but that is a tube worm or some type. I couldnt tell ya if they sting or had anything to do with it

 

[ozadars]

This is a tube anemone (Cerianthus membranaceus)

 

[spsfreak100]

Originally posted by ozadars
This is a tube anemone (Cerianthus membranaceus)
Tube anemone is only the common name. The "tube anemone" is not really an anemone, but actually a tube worm (as stated above). They are not "true" anemones.
I also think that the cause of death for the ricordea was from the tube worm. While they're not true anemones, they do have powerful nemotocysts which can pack a powefull sting. They're mostly nocturnal, thus why they will be out much more during the night.
The next time you purchase a ricordea, place it away from any corals with strong nemotocysts, or corals that have the ability to sting it
Graham

 

[ozadars]

Wow i didnt know that, most internet websites sell them under this name and on the anemone column... At least i was right w/ scientific name