Help guys! Noob lol

Chase361 · May 24, 2021

Hey guys so yesterday I bought a bright green long tentacle and the LFS had him for a couple weeks. I wanted to go pick him up but his mouth was open. They just fed him but he spit out the little shrimp. He looked fine so I bought him. (I know I know lol) Acclimated him for 2 hours and put him in my tank. Within an hour he was all open up and looking fine but mouth open. Waited 24 hours thawed out a little clam and put it in his mouth. He closed his mouth but he has spit it out twice. This is my first anemone any idea on what might be wrong? Literally any and all help or advice of any kind is welcomed. Thanks so much for your time!
clam is kinda in his mouth in the pics.

T-J · May 24, 2021

Probably stressed from the move. They can take a few weeks to recover. If you have sufficient light, it should be fine.

Chase361 · May 24, 2021

ohhh ok! Thank you! Yes it’s a 75 gal with with two Hydra 32’s all blues at 55% and cool white at 30% 10-12” from water

Jekyl · May 24, 2021

How old is the tank? I wouldn't try to force feed ever. If they are hungry the tentacles will grab the food. Best thing you can do is keep your parameters in order and leave it alone.

Jekyl · May 24, 2021

If that is an LTA they prefer to be on the sand bed, it will find its way there on its own.

Chase361 · May 25, 2021

Hey guys mouth is still open.....he hasn’t moved he is really into these two rocks but you guys have said LTA love being in the sand. I can move the rock and get him out he is between two rocks. Should I and move him too the sand? Opinions?

Jekyl · May 25, 2021

Chase361 said:
Hey guys mouth is still open.....he hasn’t moved he is really into these two rocks but you guys have said LTA love being in the sand. I can move the rock and get him out he is between two rocks. Should I and move him too the sand? Opinions?

Don't touch it. If unhappy it will move on its own.