How do I know if my anemone is happy?

[yourmom]

I brought home my first anemone on Saturday. My tank is young, and in the reading I've done since bringing it home I am realizing it might be a little early for an anemone but I am committed to giving it my best shot. Tank was started about 4 months ago and everything is currently thriving. I added what was sold as a "Sherman Rose" anemone. It's on the small side, only a couple of inches in diameter with a base that is around an inch or so wide. It has found a spot just a few inches away from where I originally placed it and appears to enjoy the light and flow in the area. Is there anything I should look for to see if it's doing well?

 

[KrisReef]

Generally, if the nem is "open" and not wandering around, and actively catching food you can presume that it is ok. "Happy" I don't know how to determine that aspect but I suppose you could just have a "heart to heart" conversation and if it replies then you're going to need better help than I can give.

Post some pictures so we can see it!

Thanks and good luck! Others will supply more useful answers, soon.

 

[yourmom]

Here she is, I’ve named her Moira. My cleaner shrimp keeps booping her, which I’m sure isn’t helping the transition... but she has been open and stayed in the same place for about 48 hours. Took her a few hours to move to this side of the rock, she was a couple inches to the left originally but the power head is on this side so I think she likes it better there. Light must be good too, I get algae on that corner.