Anenome Dying??? :(

[xXShadowPlagueXx]

Hi everyone I just placed an anemone in my tank and it was doing great the first day but the second it’s attachments let go and seemed like they died… can anyone recommend

 

[xXShadowPlagueXx]

From above

 

[mike550]

Let‘s start with how old is your tank, what else is in there? Looks very new and I don’t see any fish

Also what are your water parameters?

 

[dedragon]

unfortunately anemones just dont do well in new tanks. This tank looks to be very new so I would recommend finding another reefer that can hold it for you in their tank while your tank matures or see about returning the anemone to the LFS.
This is also a long tentacle anemone and they dont like to be touched by our hands and also settles in the sandbed and not in the rockwork

 

[Jekyl]

Agree with age of tank being my first thought on why the nem isn't doing well.

Anemone are very hardy animals but require a certain set of things to survive.

Mature tank - Min of 6 months, year is best.

Stable parameters and lighting capable of reaching sps numbers.

 

[Dbichler]

You should also clear a spot down to the glass at the bottom of the tank and get it to attach to the glass then make a deep sand bed around it pvc pipe works or even a clear solo cup works make sure no sharp edges. 3” minimum of sand.