Anemone question

Nemoose · Jul 18, 2012

I have a very large BTA that I got with a pair of clowns. I was attached to a rock when i got it but now it has move onto the bacl glass. I have large hang on back filter that I use for flow and mechanical filtration and it is nearly wrapped around the intake. I know powerheads are bad for them just wondered if I need to be concerned about the HOB intake also. It must have moved last night and sems to be ok but just a little concerned.

ritter6788 · Jul 18, 2012

This is what a HOB filter will do to a nem.

It's not a huge BTA like you have but still almost sucked the whole thing in there. I'd be worried about it doing some damage.

Nemoose · Jul 18, 2012

Thats what I was afraid of. But, I think I may have gotten licky. It is moving away from the intake and more toward the outlet. So I think it is out of harms way for now, will jsut ahve to watch it.

3Twinklets · Jul 18, 2012

Ditto... Definately be worried

Trex · Jul 18, 2012

Would try to figure out why it moved to the back glass -- they are rock dwellling anemones.

What size tank?
What lights?
Current parameters -- with numbers please.
How long has the tank been set up?

Loki · Jul 18, 2012

You will need to cover all of the holes with some sort of pad, or it will inevitably happen.

Nemoose · Jul 18, 2012

It is a 30 gallon reef that has been set-up about a year. 4 bulb t5 lighting with green star polyps, finger leathers, xenia and a feather duster. It was on a large rock when I got it but it moved last night. nitrites - o, phosphates - .2, calcium - 400, kh-9, ph - 8.5, salinity 1.024. I know the ph is a little high but that is the way our water is locally.

SeahorseKeeper · Jul 18, 2012

I would cover the intake. This is how I would do it - get a foam sponge and cut so it can wrap around the intake. Then, use fishing line and sew the two ends together.

Also, I would look into the reasons why the anemone moved. They typically only move when they are unhappy.