Is bubble tip ok?

[Cbones1979]

Hello

I’ve had this bubble tip for a few weeks. He’s moved around the tank mostly he’s been inflated. He looks like this now...

My clown still is trying to snuggle in there but he’s not as comfy as usual.

 

[Jon Fishman]

Looks like it is spitting out from the inside. Keep an eye on it if it dies

 

[Cbones1979]

Looks like it is spitting out from the inside. Keep an eye on it if it dies

Nothing came out yet that I can see.
What steps can I take?
Is it too late?

 

[Jon Fishman]

I think anything you drastically change will just stress it. What lights/flow?

 

[Stege_saurus]

Nothing came out yet that I can see.
What steps can I take?
Is it too late?

Is there anything coming out of the mouth? Sometimes Anemones do this sort of behavior to expel waste, if it doesn't look better after a couple hours, I would start to worry. How long has it been like this?

 

[Cbones1979]

I think anything you drastically change will just stress it. What lights/flow?

Just led light and one little wave maker

 

[Cbones1979]

Is there anything coming out of the mouth? Sometimes Anemones do this sort of behavior to expel waste, if it doesn't look better after a couple hours, I would start to worry. How long has it been like this?

Nothing
it seems to do this when the light goes out then balloons up when they come back on in the morning. It’s been like this for a few hours. It’s either moving or falling off the rock

 

[Jon Fishman]

Just led light and one little wave maker

What light, what wavemaker?

 

[Cbones1979]

What light, what wavemaker?

Jvp 110ab wave maker
12v led that came w aquarium too

 

[Jon Fishman]

Not enough light. Your nem is starving

 

[Stege_saurus]

Nothing
it seems to do this when the light goes out then balloons up when they come back on in the morning. It’s been like this for a few hours. It’s either moving or falling off the rock

If it completely falls off the rock, chances are it's either dying or dead. I have 2 BTAs and they exhibit the same behavior. They will "deflate" about 2-3x a day and really bubble up in the morning. I would keep an eye on it. If you have any questions or concerns, you can message me directly and I'll get back to you asap.

 

[Stege_saurus]

Not enough light. Your nem is starving

I second this.

 

[Cbones1979]

Not enough light. Your nem is starving

So stronger light or on longer?

 

[Stege_saurus]

So stronger light or on longer?

Different lighting. You'll need something with full spectrum capabilities and stronger output. The main color you'll need is Blue and White. If you're unable to get a better light, I would suggest trying to sell it back to your LFS or see if there's a fellow reefer who would hold onto it until you get a better light. Anemones are tricky to care for but very rewarding.

 

[Cbones1979]

Different lighting. You'll need something with full spectrum capabilities and stronger output. The main color you'll need is Blue and White. If you're unable to get a better light, I would suggest trying to sell it back to your LFS or see if there's a fellow reefer who would hold onto it until you get a better light. Anemones are tricky to care for but very rewarding.

Anything specific?

 

[Cbones1979]

It’s a 30 inch strip light. I have room for a second light on the top.

 

[MERKEY]

What size is your tank? That will pretty much sum up the size of light you need. Well it's a good place to start

 

[Stege_saurus]

Anything specific?

Depends on what you're looking to spend. I have a budget friendly set of lights that do the job. Ordered them on Amazon. Current USA Orbit Marine Aquarium... You can always go more expensive with the Kessil lights or other top brands.

 

[Cbones1979]

What size is your tank? That will pretty much sum up the size of light you need. Well it's a good place to start

20 long

 

[Cbones1979]

Depends on what you're looking to spend. I have a budget friendly set of lights that do the job. Ordered them on Amazon. Current USA Orbit Marine Aquarium... You can always go more expensive with the Kessil lights or other top brands.

These work with closed lid tanks?