Tracy G June 10, 2012 June 10, 2012 my fist Anenome and just wanted someone else to see if he look ok. Does not move around much but does open up. He has only been in tank since Friday and looks like something in his mouth. Anyone have any thoughts or words of advice?
Coral Hind June 10, 2012 June 10, 2012 If it is a brown looking slime then that is just the anome going to the bathroom or expelling zooxanthellae. It is hard to tell from the smaller picture.
Tracy G June 10, 2012 Author June 10, 2012 does look brown but not really slimy. Not sure but this is the most he has been open since I got him. Hope he is doing ok lol
Tracy G June 11, 2012 Author June 11, 2012 hiding between 2 rock and not inflated much. Hard to see the mouth I can see it a little bit. Don't see any brown. Never had one so not sure of the habits.
Tracy G June 11, 2012 Author June 11, 2012 Sorry about all the questions I just am nervous because if they die it can destroy you tank (I've heard) but they are so beautiful I had to try one.
Coral Hind June 11, 2012 June 11, 2012 They do not always destroy the tank, it depends on factors like the tank size, anemone size, and filtration system. If it starts to die you will see it turn mushy/slimmy, then remove it. They normal smell really bad when they die.
Integral9 June 11, 2012 June 11, 2012 They do not always destroy the tank, it depends on factors like the tank size, anemone size, and filtration system. If it starts to die you will see it turn mushy/slimmy, then remove it. They normal smell really bad when they die. I had one (RBTA) die once (turned into a pink clear jelly). Didn't kill the 55g tank it was in. I had a lot of algea and diatoms for a little while though and my skimmer went into overdrive. And oh boy did it smell once I got it out of the tank. Almost made me ralph. Ranks right up there in my top 3 worst smells in the hobby. Dead seahare and my skimmer cup being the other two.
hypertech June 11, 2012 June 11, 2012 Dead clam takes the cake. I've had one go blender on my in a power head with no issues. It recovered from a tiny shred too. They are tough if your water quality and lighting is good.
Tracy G June 12, 2012 Author June 12, 2012 Just an update ( thanks for all the help) seems like he is doing great. Opens up real big few times a day. Fed him once and he responded well now opened up like he is hungry again. How often should I try to feed him?
surf&turf June 13, 2012 June 13, 2012 Just an update ( thanks for all the help) seems like he is doing great. Opens up real big few times a day. Fed him once and he responded well now opened up like he is hungry again. How often should I try to feed him? Once a week is fine. If you have any clowns hosting, they will take food to it as well.
Tracy G June 13, 2012 Author June 13, 2012 No clowns yet but I want to pick up a mated pair. Want my tank to adjust to new livestock first
treesprite June 13, 2012 June 13, 2012 Clowns take food to eat it, not to feed the anemone. The anemones don't open just for being hungry. They should be open most of the time when the light is on unless something bothers them. If you have shrimp in your tank, they sometimes go on anemones to take food or look for food, which irritates the anemone and also means the anemone doesn't get to eat the food you just gave it. I solved the problem by always releasing food on the opposite side of the tank first.
Coral Hind June 13, 2012 June 13, 2012 If you have any clowns hosting, they will take food to it as well. Clowns take food to eat it, not to feed the anemone. I think it depends on the individual clowns as with most of the livestock in this hobby no rule applies to the whole group. I have had clowns feed the anemone and I have had clowns that constantly took the food away from the anemone, not to eat it but in an act of keeping the anemone clean.
surf&turf June 13, 2012 June 13, 2012 Clowns take food to eat it, not to feed the anemone. The anemones don't open just for being hungry. They should be open most of the time when the light is on unless something bothers them. If you have shrimp in your tank, they sometimes go on anemones to take food or look for food, which irritates the anemone and also means the anemone doesn't get to eat the food you just gave it. I solved the problem by always releasing food on the opposite side of the tank first. I have 2 BTA's and my Maroon feeds both of them.
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