Emergency anemone help

amdp9 · Jan 31, 2024

I posted about anemone a while back, I am seriously not having a good luck with this GBTA. He hide himself for two weeks under the rock. And finally decided to get out from the rock and I noticed that he lost all of the bubbles. Is He dying or is he sick? What do I need to do to help him. Light isn’t the issue because everything other Anemone and corals are doing well. No death of fish either. Tank is 4 months old and peremeters are where they should be. He wasn’t eating under the rock. My fish store told me even you don’t hand feed them they still grab on brine shrimp when I feed them. I posted the two days old picture where he hid for three weeks. And also posted the picture of the actual tank too.

Please I need some expert help what is going on with him ? Have y’all ever experienced anything like that ?

littlefoxx · Jan 31, 2024

Tank might be too new for him if its only 4 months old

amdp9 · Jan 31, 2024

littlefoxx said:
Tank might be too new for him if its only 4 months old

If that is the case, any recommendations what to do ?

Sleeping Giant · Jan 31, 2024

turkey baster of some frozen food might help

Idech · Jan 31, 2024

amdp9 said:
If that is the case, any recommendations what to do ?

If your tank is not mature enough, I don’t know that there is anything you can do, except ask a friend with a mature tank to hold onto it for you for 4-6 months.

MnFish1 · Jan 31, 2024

I could just be acclimation - anemones can go a while 'In the dark' - but this one stretches it some. Agree with (if your parameters are ok) - target feeding. (and not moving it, the rock its on, etc.

amdp9 · Jan 31, 2024

MnFish1 said:
I could just be acclimation - anemones can go a while 'In the dark' - but this one stretches it some. Agree with (if your parameters are ok) - target feeding. (and not moving it, the rock its on, etc.

Just checked the water, looks good to me as well

MnFish1 · Jan 31, 2024

Would watch for any signs of degradation, etc - Some might recommend an antibiotic treatment - but that's usually when it comes in - and In this case I think not - but am sure others will answer. @OrionN

vetteguy53081 · Jan 31, 2024

Maturity does play a role and now that its in there , there are few adjustments you can make to keep it happy as tank matures. Lights I can tell is too bright why its hiding. Anemones dont do well in tanks under 4 months and up to 6 months as they are generally sensitive to water changes and proper conditions to maintain good health which requires water changes. Its recommended to some time to get parameters just right why you want the system to cycle for a few months which assures that the tank conditions are stable and safe for the anemone.
Anemones prefer warmer temp (77-79). Monitor water regularly to assure there are no major changes. Ammonia and nitrate levels should be safe verified by using a good quality test kit and Not API either.
Here are some water parameters to follow.

Water temp: 77°F - 80°F (stay close to the middle of this range)
pH level: 8.1 to 8.3
Alk: 8 to 11 dKH
Salinity: 1.024 to 1.025
Nitrate < 5 -10
Phosphate < .06 - .09

Acclimation is very important for them as well as introduction. Most anemones will move around the tank until they find a place to call home. If your anemone starts to move , simply direct your water flow from it. The lighting is an important part of health as they’re photosynthetic and absorb light to produce their energy source for food and growth known as zooxanthellae in their body which they feed on. Without proper lighting, they will expel the zooxanthellae which many think is poop and turn white which is bleaching and often leads to their death.
A moderate amount of flow is recommended as well as moderate light. Too much flow will cause the anemone to stretch out and look stringy. Keeping things moderate will help avoid this from happening. Avoid directing your flow directly at the anemone which stresses them.
Assure your light is moderate and flow is not excessive in your case

vetteguy53081 · Jan 31, 2024

amdp9 said:
Just checked the water, looks good to me as well

I recommend taking a water sample to a store that does NOT use Api kits and have them test your ammonia and nitrates and compare readings- then you'll know where your levels truly are at