Anemone half mad half happy

[beehive124]

My Rainbow BTA I ordered off of eBay has been in my tank for 4 days now. I fed it a rice size piece of krill on the second day and a pencil eraser size piece of raw shrimp today. I fed it because half of the nem is puffyish and the other half is retracted. The tips of the tentacles have been white (not getting worse). I’m guessing the nem is still acclimating, but I was wondering if this has happened to anyone else’s anemone.
Thanks!

 

[KrisReef]

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[beehive124]

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I’ll get one when I get home.

 

[Jekyl]

Best to not feed at all for the first 2 weeks. Anemone do not need to be fed like that. It can actually add to the stress of a new home. Even months down the road once a week is fine, even once a month.

 

[beehive124]

Best to not feed at all for the first 2 weeks. Anemone do not need to be fed like that. It can actually add to the stress of a new home. Even months down the road once a week is fine, even once a month.

I’ve been told to feed and not to feed. Since the tips were white, I figured I’d go for it, but maybe it wasn’t the right call

 

[beehive124]

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Found this pic from a couple days ago. When I fed the krill. Although it appears the food is causing the tentacles to retract, it was like that before the food was placed

 

[KrisReef]

Doesn't look fantastic but if it is holding on leave it alone and let it get used to the space. As others have said, you don't need to feed it again until July 4th, it can capture drift food and be very happy.

 

[beehive124]

Doesn't look fantastic but if it is holding on leave it alone and let it get used to the space. As others have said, you don't need to feed it again until July 4th, it can capture drift food and be very happy.

Sounds good!!

 

[jamie1210]

Doesn't look fantastic but if it is holding on leave it alone and let it get used to the space. As others have said, you don't need to feed it again until July 4th, it can capture drift food and be very happy.

What happens on the 4th of July that makes feeding it ok?

 

[KrisReef]

What happens on the 4th of July that makes feeding it ok?

Enough time will have passed to where a small meal isn't likely to make it sick.

 

[beehive124]

@KrisReef Since I fed it a piece of shrimp, do you think it’ll get sick?

 

[Jekyl]

@KrisReef Since I fed it a piece of shrimp, do you think it’ll get sick?

The idea is that the anemone is already stressed and using energy to get acclimated to a new area. Then you're adding the energy needed to digest something. Chances are it was spit out at some point anyway. Just let it be for a while is the best course of action.

 

[beehive124]

The idea is that the anemone is already stressed and using energy to get acclimated to a new area. Then you're adding the energy needed to digest something. Chances are it was spit out at some point anyway. Just let it be for a while is the best course of action.

Ahhh okay! In my mind I was thinking that I was giving it more energy by feeding, but I guess digesting also takes a lot of energy. I’ll leave it be

 

[Jekyl]

Ahhh okay! In my mind I was thinking that I was giving it more energy by feeding, but I guess digesting also takes a lot of energy. I’ll leave it be

All of the energy they need is obtained through light and water conditions. Feeding under good conditions promotes growth and splitting. Right now, you're just looking for it to be happy and safe. Feeding, anything hands on, light changes, and swinging parameters make the situation worse.

 

[beehive124]

All of the energy they need is obtained through light and water conditions. Feeding under good conditions promotes growth and splitting. Right now, you're just looking for it to be happy and safe. Feeding, anything hands on, light changes, and swinging parameters make the situation worse.

Good thing all my params are stable! Haven’t messed with any lights

 

[beehive124]

@KrisReef @Jekyl Today it looked good, until about 3 pm when it shriveled and opened it’s mouth. Now it’s returning back to normal. Is there any explanation behind this?

 

[Jekyl]

@KrisReef @Jekyl Today it looked good, until about 3 pm when it shriveled and opened it’s mouth. Now it’s returning back to normal. Is there any explanation behind this?

Unless it looks like it's melting I wouldn't be concerned. One of my nems goes from 12" to 3" daily.

 

[beehive124]

Unless it looks like it's melting I wouldn't be concerned. One of my nems goes from 12" to 3" daily.

I think my clowns were ticking it off. They are nipping at it.

 

[Jekyl]

I think my clowns were ticking it off. They are nipping at it.

Feeling each other out. Mine sucked on the anemone for months without being hosted.

 

[beehive124]

Feeling each other out. Mine sucked on the anemone for months without being hosted.

It’s nice to hear some reassurance Thank you!!