is my bta going to be OK

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I have a 75 gallon reef aquarium with a 30 gallon sump set up for 6 months I'm running the Galaxy hydro 165 what full spectrum dimmable lights temperature is 878.2 calcium is it 4:50 salinity is at 00.25 magnesium 1175 nitrates and nitrites of 0.0 ammonia 0 pH 8.2 alkalinity unsure of no test kits will go to LFS tomorrow to get water checked again I'm not getting a foul smell from the aquarium yet but my question my bubble tip anemone is not looking well to me I wanted to see if I can get some opinions from some fellow reefers I have pictures as well I'm posting
 

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Short stubby tentacles are indicative of chronic starvation. I am not familiar with the fixture but it's might not be providing the correct spectrum. If you're not target feeding the anemone I suggest you give it a try. My BTA rarely received supplemental feedings because lighting was always sufficient, but your anemone looks like it needs some assist in the nutrition department.

Good Luck
 
What is your temperature?
 
I've found that if a BTA isn't eating well, just take a small piece of cut missis shrimp and place it in his mouth. If your tank's temperature really is 87 degrees, you need to get that number lower asap. Good luck;) hope he pulls through
 
I've found that if a BTA isn't eating well, just take a small piece of cut missis shrimp and place it in his mouth. If your tank's temperature really is 87 degrees, you need to get that number lower asap. Good luck;) hope he pulls through

Holy hot tank...definitely lower but gradually, over the week, not all in one day. Good luck OP. The way the numbers were squished together, I didn't even notice the "87".
 

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