Dead bta?

[Lance M.]

I would not order from wherever you purchased again. The other anemone looks better but not in top shape.

The acans and monti look fine in the pics so I would guess your water parameters are in an acceptable range, I would focus on keeping the water parameters stable and feed the first one 2-3x a week for now. Small portions.

You could try to feed the 2nd one as well, you will likely need to turn of all flow while feeding and try to place a close to the mouth as possible without touching it. Healthy btas will make food disappear in seconds, but this one will probably take a while, if it accepts food. If it does accept the food and remains similar to this most current picture, I would hold off on the cipro but have it on hand, all while maintaining water parameter stability and leaving it alone. If it looks like the picture in post 2 again and/or does not accept food, I would cipro for up to 10 days depending on how it responds to the treatment.

What tank are these in? I looked at your tank threads and am not sure where these fit.

 

[DracoKat]

They are in my 9 gal nano. has ATI Prime HD light, still in acclimation mode. I tested params. last night and all was in good range, no faults there (don't remember numbers on my head, I'm at work).

The Acan's and Blastos are doing better in this tank than they ever did in my 75g tank. I think they like the light better (though the existing acans in my 75 is doing better now. something must've been up in there).

I would never, ever purchase from this vendor again (The Coral Dudes). I have another thread up about it in Vendor Feedback, so I really don't need to get into it again here, lol. Terrible service and coral quality.

Been a week since I've had them. I'll try to feed them- I didn't want to feed too soon after delivery for stress. I'll post results tonight after I feed

thanks for the advice!

 

[Kamden Uelton]

food is an anemones best friend, a year ago i received a near death Rock Anemone from Blue Zoo Aquatics. He had his mouth exposed and was almost pale! I started feeding him twice a day and at first he wouldn't eat but after a week he'd start consuming the food and over the span of 2 months he is good as new, When I get home I will attach a picture

 

[DracoKat]

The healthier BTA ate. the other one- no response at all. it's wilted again. ugh

 

[Lance M.]

The healthier BTA ate. the other one- no response at all. it's wilted again. ugh

I would continue to feed the healthier one a small portion every 2-3 days for it to gain some size and coloration back.

The unhealthy one I would treat it with cipro as soon as you can for 7-10 days.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/how-i-cipro.211822/