Anemone lost color after hiding

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So a couple of weeks ago i bought a bta anemone and he was very happy and then i switched my light and he started hiding today when i woke up I finally saw that he finally came back but he now looks purple/black but not dead if you know what i mean in my past learning experiences i have found out that nems turn white before dying bu he has turned purple/black any recommendations ill post pictures soon
 
Post your picture for members to help . Maybe to much light
@OrionN
 
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Signs of not doing to good
Can not attach to rocks or surfaces
Open mouth all the time
Tentacles falling off
Bleaching going from full colour to white
Smell of death when you smell your tank water you won’t mistake the smell
I carnt see that much on the photo but still looks footed is it’s mouth open do you feed it . And have you a reliable test results of tank water and what test kit are you using
 
Signs of not doing to good
Can not attach to rocks or surfaces
Open mouth all the time
Tentacles falling off
Bleaching going from full colour to white
Smell of death when you smell your tank water you won’t mistake the smell
I carnt see that much on the photo but still looks footed is it’s mouth open do you feed it . And have you a reliable test results of tank water and what test kit are you using
The mouth seems to be normal i dont see any falling tentacles he doesn’t have a bad smell i take my water to test my water i believe they use the water link spin my perameters for the past few months have been the following
Salinity spg 1.026
Alk (dkh) 9.968
Ph 7.9
Phosphate .06-.10
Calcium 476
Magnesium 1283
Ammonia 0
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 6
 
should i be worried about him nuking my tank
You just have to take it day by day and keep an eye out for him not footing anymore. Iam try to get the nem man for you he may chime in later @OrionN
 
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I dont see this as a dying nem. They often hide due to too much light or water flow. With the light, as they hide, they are in low light area and their color and energy source known as zooxanthellae is depleted. As they get proper light and build up this inner algae, color will restore. Also feedings help such as small pieces of krill or chopped shrimp. Assure Phos is not elevated and salinity not too low
 
Ok thank you
Vetteguy and Orion N will give you the correct info you need I am hesitant even that I keep a lot of Anemones the wrong or not accurate could cause you problems. Vetteguy has forgotten more than I know lol . And OrionN is good with the anemones. Good luck going forward
 
I dont see this as a dying nem. They often hide due to too much light or water flow. With the light, as they hide, they are in low light area and their color and energy source known as zooxanthellae is depleted. As they get proper light and build up this inner algae, color will restore. Also feedings help such as small pieces of krill or chopped shrimp. Assure Phos is not elevated and salinity not too low
So i came back from the store and he is not looking good anything i can do to se if he survives
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So i came back from the store and he is not looking good anything i can do to se if he survives
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this thing seems to have expelled its zooxanthellae. I would suggest placing in an acclimation box which is closer to light
 

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