This anemone has been healthy for about three months. Last week I noticed a dead prop and replaced it. During the downtime he deflated and moved around a few times. He has been deflated for a week but is still clinging to the rock.
Is he a goner?
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How’s your lighting?
Dom
Full Time Reef Keeper
How long have you had him?
As long as he is attached to the rock by its foot, I'd call him unhappy at the moment. But it is certainly time for you to intervene. We do this by figuring out what has changed in the environment as Anemone looks and behavior will change based on water conditions.
Please post your latest water parameters. Be sure to include:
- Temperature
- Salinity
- pH
- Alkalinity
- Phosphate (PO4)
- Nitrate (NO3)
And as previously mentioned, lighting.
A full tank picture would also be helpful.
Lets get this guy happy again!
As long as he is attached to the rock by its foot, I'd call him unhappy at the moment. But it is certainly time for you to intervene. We do this by figuring out what has changed in the environment as Anemone looks and behavior will change based on water conditions.
Please post your latest water parameters. Be sure to include:
- Temperature
- Salinity
- pH
- Alkalinity
- Phosphate (PO4)
- Nitrate (NO3)
And as previously mentioned, lighting.
A full tank picture would also be helpful.
Lets get this guy happy again!
Ran some quick tests before the kids wake up...
Temperature: 76.8
Salinity: 1.026 SG
pH: 7.8
Alkalinity: 6.3dKH
Phosphate (PO4): 0.03 ppm
Nitrate (NO3): 10 ppm
Nitrates have always been high in this tank but not quite this level. The biggest change since my last test (5 weeks ago) is alkalinity (previously 7.7). The only significant recent change is my water. I previously mixed my own and recently i have been using Nature's Ocean Nutri-SeaWater Natural Live Ocean Aquarium Saltwater, 4.4-gal jug for convenience.
Webslinger
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Yes, BTA's split all the time. Usually take a few weeks for them to heal back up. Leave it alone and it should be fine.
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Not dead but I see a few things ( no reason to chase the numbers or panic)
Temperature: 76.8 - Raise to 78
Salinity: 1.026 SG
pH: 7.8 - Raise to at least 8.0
Alkalinity: 6.3dKH - Should be 7-9
Phosphate (PO4): 0.03 ppm
Nitrate (NO3): 10 ppm - Drop list at least by half ( water change generally will cure)
Moderate light and water flow
Temperature: 76.8 - Raise to 78
Salinity: 1.026 SG
pH: 7.8 - Raise to at least 8.0
Alkalinity: 6.3dKH - Should be 7-9
Phosphate (PO4): 0.03 ppm
Nitrate (NO3): 10 ppm - Drop list at least by half ( water change generally will cure)
Moderate light and water flow
Uncle99
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While I would agree that bringing up the numbers somewhat is in order, keep in m8nd that it’s the stability that drives the success of our tanks and inhabitants.
I would do nothing at all unless he starts to fall apart, which I doubt in this case.
I would do nothing at all unless he starts to fall apart, which I doubt in this case.
NowGlazeIT
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I believe it is a water quality issue and lack of stability. It is more uncommon that the problem is flow or light with anemones. They move to wherever they get enough of the two. Then there are those random issues. Like pest or stray voltage. Start with the water and use accurate and redundant testing practices.
