Anemone dying, not sure what to do

[timmyrules]

There’s the light

 

[bakbay]

I would not cut or move the nem - that would induce more stress and damage it further. I suspect water quality is the issue. Given such a small tank, have you done a 50% WC? If the puffer died, it might released toxins in the water — run activate carbon to remove any impurities. Lighting is needed but I would look at the water quality first.

 

[timmyrules]

The puffer didn’t die in the main tank, it died in a hospital tank

 

[TX_REEF]

Yeah - those are severely insufficient for anemone keeping. I'd recommend you upgrade ASAP; the below options would be great for a 10G:

Filter: https://amzn.to/3Iot8wq
Light: https://noopsychereeflight.com/products/k7mini

 

[bakbay]

The puffer didn’t die in the main tank, it died in a hospital tank

Ok but ich took over so I suspect that water condition may be sub-par. Since you haven't tested other params, why not do a "massive" (5g) WC and put a bag of AC in?

 

[timmyrules]

Ok, once I get home I’ll do a water change…if you don’t mind me asking, what is “a bag of AC”?

 

[timmyrules]

Unfortunately, as of the moment…I don’t have the budget for new lights, or a new filter. Is there anything else I can do for the anemone? All the corals I have seem to be happy under the light.

 

[TX_REEF]

Unfortunately, as of the moment…I don’t have the budget for new lights, or a new filter. Is there anything else I can do for the anemone? All the corals I have seem to be happy under the light.

Can you expose the tank to direct sunlight for a few hours each day until you can afford better lights?

I don't say this to be rude or condescending, but you really should research requirements of the creatures you wish to purchase before adding them to your tank. If your budget is limited, dead anemones certainly won't help the situation.

 

[timmyrules]

I thought the anemone would do good under those lights…I’ve kept a condy anemone and a bubble tipped anemone under those lights before. But, as of the moment…what should I do with the anemone?…just leave it in the box and each day expose it to sunlight?

 

[timmyrules]

Would it help the anemone it it had 3 of those lights on it?

 

[TX_REEF]

Would it help the anemone it it had 3 of those lights on it?

Yes, if the light is really only 1.5 watts each, 3 of them would certainly be better than 1. Sunlight exposure will hep too if possible.

 

[timmyrules]

Ok, If put 3 lights on it…and put it in sunlight, how long should I leave it in the sun?…and what are its chances of survival?

 

[Spare time]

Ok but ich took over so I suspect that water condition may be sub-par. Since you haven't tested other params, why not do a "massive" (5g) WC and put a bag of AC in?

Ich has nothing to do with water quality.

 

[Spare time]

Ok, If put 3 lights on it…and put it in sunlight, how long should I leave it in the sun?…and what are its chances of survival?

Just get a different light. If you want an animal you need to be able to do what is necessary to take care of it and not skimp around.

 

[timmyrules]

I totally agree, but since I don’t have the budget for one right now…will 3 lights and daily sun exposure give it good chances of survival?

 

[Spare time]

I totally agree, but since I don’t have the budget for one right now…will 3 lights and daily sun exposure give it good chances of survival?

I would check out the par 38 reef led's on amazon. They are very cheap. I found an 18w one but the link won't work.

Search

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[TX_REEF]

I totally agree, but since I don’t have the budget for one right now…will 3 lights and daily sun exposure give it good chances of survival?

Good chances? No. Better chance than leaving it with one severely underpowered light? Yes.

 

[timmyrules]

I can see what the Amazon link is supposed to be, all I see is a picture.

 

[timmyrules]

*cant

 

[Spare time]

I can see what the Amazon link is supposed to be, all I see is a picture.

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