Anemone location

[Brew12]

I had an anemone delivered yesterday and it seemed to be in great shape. Unfortunately, it moved to the back side of my rockwork where I can't get a good look at him.
Eventually, I want him where I can see him. For now, is it better to leave him where he is to reduce stress or should I try to move him where I can keep a closer watch on him?

If I should move him, how would I go about encouraging him to move? Pointing a powerhead at him?

 

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Is it getting any light back there? needs light to live. All of the tricks of getting anemones to move or removing them from rocks are iffy at best. If the basal disc isn't implanted in a hole or crevice, you can carefully peel it off the rock and place it somewhere else.

 

[Brew12]

Is it getting any light back there? needs light to live. All of the tricks of getting anemones to move or removing them from rocks are iffy at best. If the basal disc isn't implanted in a hole or crevice, you can carefully peel it off the rock and place it somewhere else.

It has some light, but I doubt it has enough. I was hoping it would leave on it's own if it wasn't getting enough light.

I think I will make a point of moving it tomorrow if it doesn't relocate on it's own before then.

 

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Can you turn the rock around? anemones can be dumb and won't always move, even when they need to.

 

[Brew12]

Can you turn the rock around? anemones can be dumb and won't always move, even when they need to.

Unfortunately not. I have it too aquascaped and secured together to turn it around. Looks great but it does make things more challenging.

 

[Salty1962]

Try to block light to the area the rbta is at now. Keep the area where you would like it well lit and cross your fingers. They're movers until they find their sweet spots. When it gets in the area you want it, try feeding it as well. I would not try to remove it, you could injure it and then it's hard to get them to recover. So it will get light and food, can't beat that

 

[Brew12]

Try to block light to the area the rbta is at now. Keep the area where you would like it well lit and cross your fingers. They're movers until they find their sweet spots. When it gets in the area you want it, try feeding it as well. I would not try to remove it, you could injure it and then it's hard to get them to recover. So it will get light and food, can't beat that

I actually am not picky about where it ends up, I just don't want it on the back of the tank. Not only would I like to be able to see it, but the back of my rocks are not nearly as well lit as the front so I worry about its health. Tried blacking it out yesterday and it hasn't moved.

Today starts operation powerhead. I can't really see it to try any other method so going to try and hit it with a small powerhead to see if I can coerce it into finding a more well let option. Little guy really seems to like the dark little crevice he found. All I can see is a few tentacles.

 

[bennieps]

Hi I purchased a ritteri nem about two weeks ago. It's about 8" in diameter. It's deflating during the day and blowing up at night. I have a 54 gallon corner with hydra 52 light about 10" above the tank. Any ideas why this might be happening

 

[Dancingmad]

Agree with directing the nems with light - it doesn't always work though, and feeding it when it gets to a safe zone. As far as using a powerhead - I wouldn't blast him directly, or for too long(be mindful of sand when pointing it too)! Make the area less favorable, and it will roam. Since its new be sure to keep an eye on its mouth (should be puckered pretty well tight - gaping means its grouchy unless eating or pooping).

I wouldn't be too worried he hangs out there for a few days - I doubt airfright as a nem is a pleasant trip!

 

[Brew12]

Agree with directing the nems with light - it doesn't always work though, and feeding it when it gets to a safe zone. As far as using a powerhead - I wouldn't blast him directly, or for too long(be mindful of sand when pointing it too)! Make the area less favorable, and it will roam. Since its new be sure to keep an eye on its mouth (should be puckered pretty well tight - gaping means its grouchy unless eating or pooping).

I wouldn't be too worried he hangs out there for a few days - I doubt airfright as a nem is a pleasant trip!

I really didn't want to but I ended up moving the rocks around to get him in a location I could see him. He was in much better shape than I had expected. Mouth is completely close, although I couldn't get him to eat. That didn't surprise me but figured I would try. He still hasn't moved from that spot on the rock so he must be happy in his new location. If he doesn't move on his own today I will better secure the rock in this formation tonight.

 

[madweazl]

My experience with anemones is to leave them alone; it knows what it needs and when. You moving or disturbing it will only further set things back. It will end up where it wants to be regardless of your desire for it to be somewhere else.