Anemone Emergency

[Venator]

Today I was working with a rock, trying to propogate some ricordea Yuma’s with a razor blade. Unfortunately, I slipped and my blade gashed my hand and cut a rock flower nem from RAP that found its way to the rock. My blade hit near the middle of the column, and from what I can remember, was close to a centimeter in length and half a centimeter deep. The nem is about an inch and a half in diameter when opened, right now it’s pretty closed up. It has expelled a bit of flesh. Here are some pictures, and I apologize if they are not great, but I hope I explained well enough that you guys understand. Thanks!

 

[Dr. Reef Verified Sponsor]

Unfortunately with a tear or cut they are prone to bacterial infections which usually leads to death. I hope it recovers.

 

[Venator]

Thanks, you know whether or not dips and the like can help? I’ve had a couple bubble tips replenish their health from torn feet, but I have little experience with cuts to the column.

 

[DeniseAndy]

Agreed. Maybe you can turkey baster a bit of water mixed with lugols solution onto it to help it fight bacteria. Keep an eye on it. Best of luck! Crossing fingers for your guy. Love rock nems.

 

[Dr. Reef Verified Sponsor]

Thanks, you know whether or not dips and the like can help? I’ve had a couple bubble tips replenish their health from torn feet, but I have little experience with cuts to the column.

Agree with above statement by @DeniseAndy

 

[Venator]

Thanks for the responses! Yeah, this guy was reeaally cool... yellow rim with orange center.

 

[Venator]

Anybody got any experience with this kinda thing? Should I reduce lighting, feed more? Thanks!

 

[Rispa]

You could try keeping it in cipro water until it heals to keep bacteria off it.

 

[Venator]

Alright, thanks for all the help guys. Last question: is blood bad for stuff? I have particularly high amounts of iron in mine, so... water change?

 

[Aaron-A2]

Alright, thanks for all the help guys. Last question: is blood bad for stuff? I have particularly high amounts of iron in mine, so... water change?

A water change can (usually) never hurt

 

[Venator]

Well, he has been opened up fairly normally for the last day or so, other than keeping one fold closer to its mouth than the other four. I think it’s safe to assume he can recover. I’ve done a light dusting with some Koral MD solution (because I had it on hand and it couldn’t hurt much), and he closed up briefly then opened wider than before.
So, all in all, pretty great. Thanks again, guys!