Anemone Hiding

eliaslikesfish · Feb 24, 2024

Hey all,

I got a rose bubble tip anemone about a week ago now and after day one he moved under a rock (shown in picture) I thought he’d come out into the light in a couple days but he hasn’t moved. Is it still acclimating or should I be concerned? All of my other corals are doing great (mix of softies and LPS) Any advice/input is greatly appreciated!

EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal · Feb 24, 2024

Nems can take a while to adjust to a new tank. I've had them hide inside or behind rocks for months and then one day they decided to move... Just be patient

CrimsonTide · Feb 24, 2024

It should eventually move. Hopefully somewhere you want it to move. My old one hid for like a week then decided it wanted to be in the middle of a bunch of coral so I had to move a bunch of stuff for it.

bta · Feb 25, 2024

Hi I have 4 of these disobedient little kids I gave up trying to put them where I want them. Yes they go missing for weeks then one day there it is. I use the flow technique to move them just adjust the direction of flow seems to do the trick. I would leave him be and settle in at the moment they won't be rushed

eliaslikesfish · Feb 27, 2024

EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal said:
Nems can take a while to adjust to a new tank. I've had them hide inside or behind rocks for months and then one day they decided to move... Just be patient

update-moved into the light a little more, looks like a really cool spot if he stays there honestly…

eliaslikesfish · Feb 27, 2024

CrimsonTide said:
It should eventually move. Hopefully somewhere you want it to move. My old one hid for like a week then decided it wanted to be in the middle of a bunch of coral so I had to move a bunch of stuff for it.

update-it moved more into the light and if it stays where it is i think it would be pretty cool spot honestly

eliaslikesfish · Feb 27, 2024

bta said:
Hi I have 4 of these disobedient little kids I gave up trying to put them where I want them. Yes they go missing for weeks then one day there it is. I use the flow technique to move them just adjust the direction of flow seems to do the trick. I would leave him be and settle in at the moment they won't be rushed

update- moved more into the light to what i think would be a pretty awesome permanent spot… just one final question, my clown has now taken to staying right around it but hasn’t touched it that i’ve seen and isn’t rubbing itself or anything, is this the start of him hosting in the future or just a coincidence?

CrimsonTide · Feb 27, 2024

eliaslikesfish said:
update-it moved more into the light and if it stays where it is i think it would be pretty cool spot honestly

I wouldn't mind that spot either. He may move more but that is a good spot for now.

Jesse Sunday · Feb 27, 2024

Nice! How many gallons is your tank and how old? Best of luck with him staying put!

CrimsonTide · Feb 27, 2024

eliaslikesfish said:
update- moved more into the light to what i think would be a pretty awesome permanent spot… just one final question, my clown has now taken to staying right around it but hasn’t touched it that i’ve seen and isn’t rubbing itself or anything, is this the start of him hosting in the future or just a coincidence?

I'm going to say it's a coincidence for now but could also be the start to him liking it. Clowns like things that wiggle and move. That's why mine host a long polyp toadstool. So the clown may eventually decide that is the kind of wiggle he likes.

What I'm saying is it could be both so don't get super excited yet. Clowns are weird.

eliaslikesfish · Feb 27, 2024

Jesse Sunday said:
Nice! How many gallons is your tank and how old? Best of luck with him staying put!

40 gallon, I have softies and a few lps that are all thriving, tank is about 7 months old now.

vetteguy53081 · Feb 27, 2024

eliaslikesfish said:
update- moved more into the light to what i think would be a pretty awesome permanent spot… just one final question, my clown has now taken to staying right around it but hasn’t touched it that i’ve seen and isn’t rubbing itself or anything, is this the start of him hosting in the future or just a coincidence?

This I would have expected as they often do this when introduced. Other to note: when they hide long term, its often due to too much light or water flow

coralnoob22 · Oct 25, 2024

my anemone just popped back up after being in a rock for a week, its in a ball about the size of a nickel, its tentacles look to be a healthy green color, so im hoping it finds a place it likes and opens up