Anemone foot not sticking

[r1c4y]

I got an anemone recently not sure what kind(would be great if anyone could identify it)and it isn't sticking it's foot in any place it just remains on the sand bed or floats around.Do refer to the pictures attached

 

[T-J]

Because your tank looks brand new. Nems should be placed in more established tanks. It's not settling down because it isn't happy.

 

[Jekyl]

Hard to get an exact species with the pics provided. All nems have a few things in common though. For a proper environment an established tank is best, usually after 6 months or more. Before people start jumping down my throat about this and saying it can be done sooner, it can, but by experienced reefers, not new ones. Nems require strong lighting, moderate flow, nitrate of 5-20, low phosphate, alkalinity in the 8.5 range.

 

[r1c4y]

Hard to get an exact species with the pics provided. All nems have a few things in common though. For a proper environment an established tank is best, usually after 6 months or more. Before people start jumping down my throat about this and saying it can be done sooner, it can, but by experienced reefers, not new ones. Nems require strong lighting, moderate flow, nitrate of 5-20, low phosphate, alkalinity in the 8.5 range.

I'm guessing nitrates are the problem as I don't have any livestock other than the nem.Thanks for the info

 

[r1c4y]

Because your tank looks brand new. Nems should be placed in more established tanks. It's not settling down because it isn't happy

Hard to get an exact species with the pics provided. All nems have a few things in common though. For a proper environment an established tank is best, usually after 6 months or more. Before people start jumping down my throat about this and saying it can be done sooner, it can, but by experienced reefers, not new ones. Nems require strong lighting, moderate flow, nitrate of 5-20, low phosphate, alkalinity in the 8.5 range.

Are these pictures good enough to identify?

 

[T-J]

I'm guessing nitrates are the problem as I don't have any livestock other than the nem.Thanks for the info

Lack of nitrates is only ONE of many issues with putting this animal in a brand new tank.
How old is the tank? How did you cycle it? What light are you using?

 

[r1c4y]

Lack of nitrates is only ONE of many issues with putting this animal in a brand new tank.
How old is the tank? How did you cycle it? What light are you using?

Nitrates are at 20ppm and it was cycled using a dead shrimp,the light is a diy led light.

 

[Jekyl]

Given how new the tank is I'd recommend returning the anemone if possible. They are very hardy animals but have some requirements to get to that point. For new reefers waiting 6 to 9 months before trying to keep an anemone is usually best. It allows the tank and the reefer to mature a little bit.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Over parameters, upon introduction when you first introduce the anemone to the tank, turn down any pumps. The flow should be minimal until the anemone gets settled in. Chances are, your new anemone will move around the tank until it finds a suitable spot to call home. Ammonia and nitrate levels should be near undetectable using a good quality test kit and Not API either.
Here are some water parameters to follow.

• Water temp: 77°F - 80°F (stay close to the middle of this range)
• pH level: 8.1 to 8.3
• Alk: 8 to 11 dKH
• Salinity: 1.024 to 1.025
• Nitrate < .5 - 10
• Phosphate < .04 - .06

If the nem starts to move towards any coral, simply direct your water jets to the coral. This will discourage the anemone from anchoring near it. It will move to another area to attach.
Anemone lighting is a very important aspect of their care. These creatures need a lot of light to thrive because they’re photosynthetic which means that they absorb light to produce food and growth. The anemone has zooxanthellae in its body, which are symbiotic microorganisms that they feed on. Without proper lighting, the anemone will expel the zooxanthellae and turn white. This process is called bleaching and often leads to death.
A moderate amount of flow is recommended. Many reefers find out that too much flow will cause the anemone to stretch out and look stringy. Keeping things moderate will help avoid this from happening. Avoid directing your flow directly at the anemone.

 

[r1c4y]

Over parameters, upon introduction when you first introduce the anemone to the tank, turn down any pumps. The flow should be minimal until the anemone gets settled in. Chances are, your new anemone will move around the tank until it finds a suitable spot to call home. Ammonia and nitrate levels should be near undetectable using a good quality test kit and Not API either.
Here are some water parameters to follow.

• Water temp: 77°F - 80°F (stay close to the middle of this range)
• pH level: 8.1 to 8.3
• Alk: 8 to 11 dKH
• Salinity: 1.024 to 1.025
• Nitrate < .5 - 10
• Phosphate < .04 - .06

If the nem starts to move towards any coral, simply direct your water jets to the coral. This will discourage the anemone from anchoring near it. It will move to another area to attach.
Anemone lighting is a very important aspect of their care. These creatures need a lot of light to thrive because they’re photosynthetic which means that they absorb light to produce food and growth. The anemone has zooxanthellae in its body, which are symbiotic microorganisms that they feed on. Without proper lighting, the anemone will expel the zooxanthellae and turn white. This process is called bleaching and often leads to death.
A moderate amount of flow is recommended. Many reefers find out that too much flow will cause the anemone to stretch out and look stringy. Keeping things moderate will help avoid this from happening. Avoid directing your flow directly at the anemone.

Thanks for the info

 

[T-J]

Nitrates are at 20ppm and it was cycled using a dead shrimp,the light is a diy led light.

Ok, so high nitrates.
Still didn't say when the tank was setup.
What kind of PAR are you getting from this DIY led light? You need some good PAR for nems.

 

[Rick's Reviews]

I'm guessing nitrates are the problem as I don't have any livestock other than the nem.Thanks for the info

If this is only inhabitant you have then I would STRONGLY suggest turning off powerheads until it gets a 'foot hold' , the other stuff you can deal with in due course, your powerheads will turn it into sushi if it's floating about.