Anemone Died

Michael Hull · Nov 14, 2019

Have a 135 gallon tank, been established 9 months or so, with solid bioload of fish/live rock/lots of macro.

I woke up this morning to a slightly cloudy tank and discovered our anemone had decided to jump into our Koralia powerhead. I managed to pull a few chunks of the nem out of the tank that were trapped in the powerhead, didn't really see any more anywhere else.

Have to be out of the house for the day, back this evening. Have a lot of flow in the tank, added a second bag of carbon (had one running already).

I have a camera on the tank so I can see fish swimming.

Over/under on everything being OK until I can do a WC this evening?
One question, any impact one way or another on turning lights on today? 3x Hydra 26s.

Katrina71 · Nov 14, 2019

Do you have carbon?

Michael Hull · Nov 14, 2019

Katrina71 said:
Do you have carbon?

Yep, I have 2 Cups worth running. One in reactor, one in filter cup.

Katrina71 · Nov 14, 2019

@DSC reef any suggestions?

lapin · Nov 14, 2019

Carbon was a good choice this morning. Water change and change carbon when you get home.

Michael Hull · Nov 14, 2019

Thanks, any other comments, considerations?

Malifry97 · Nov 14, 2019

Maybe to help with ammonia use an appropriate dose of prime

Michael Hull · Nov 14, 2019

Thanks to those who wrote in to assist.

reef lover · Nov 14, 2019

+1 to all the above and id like to.add ...get a guard for those powerheads.

Malifry97 · Nov 14, 2019

A DIY alternative to off the shelf guards are some glitter less pantyhose

Phyber · Nov 14, 2019

Carbon and filter socks. With that much water, you're fine.

Michael Hull · Nov 15, 2019

Tank is good to go this morning, did a 25 gallon water change last night, which was getting close to due anyways.. Things are looking clear and healthy this morning.

donut · Nov 15, 2019

Michael Hull said:
Tank is good to go this morning, did a 25 gallon water change last night, which was getting close to due anyways.. Things are looking clear and healthy this morning.

So glad to hear everything worked out alright! And yes for the future get some powerhead guards! As reefers being prepared is important and it sounds like you were. Having carbon on hand is always a good idea!