Rose bubble tip anemone question

[Sexytang]

ok so I got a rose bubble tip anemone almost a month ago. I know I added it to my tank to early but couldn’t pass it up. It’s been in the same spot for the month but the last week or so it partly sticks it tentical out maybe a few tenticals stays closed it’s at the top of the tank think that it’s not liking it that close to the light was thinking about trying to get it to detach and moving it close to the bottom noting has changed all my other corals are doing fantastic and growing like weeds
This is my light
HIPARGERO LED Aquarium Light – Aquarium LED Lights 30W Saltwater Lighting with Touch Control and 3W Cree Chips for Coral Reef Fish Nano Tank

 

[James M]

What size is your tank ?
It can move down to the bottom if it wants to

 

[Sexytang]

36g

 

[Sexytang]

It’s moved itself under the rock

 

[OfficialReefWife]

It’s moved itself under the rock

What are your parameters? Have they changed over the last few weeks? I’ve also added anemones early and as long as your parameters are stable it should be fine. Also, don’t remove it from where it chooses to be unless you truly believe it will die where it is.

Have you been feeding it? If so, what? And how often?

 

[Sexytang]

Well having tested my water in the past few days but I was feeding frozen mysis and nls pellets

 

[BestMomEver]

I’m not sure I understand your question..... but bubble tips are rock dwellers not sand dwellers. Even if they tuck themselves under a rock in the sand, they are probably attached to the rock. In my experience, they’ll go everywhere you don’t want them to go. And BTAs are notorious travelers. A clown will sometimes help them stay put.

 

[davocean]

I have to say, people knowingly adding too soon are going to be chasing their tails trying to figure out what the problem is.

There is a reason we suggest waiting for tank to mature and stabilize.

This could be the source of your issues.

 

[OfficialReefWife]

Well having tested my water in the past few days but I was feeding frozen mysis and nls pellets

I would test your water ASAP and compare to the levels it was at when it was happy. What you’re feeding is good, focus a little more on frozen instead of pellets. As long as your nem is happy in your tank, the age doesn’t matter. It can be done!

 

[DSC reef]

I have to say, people knowingly adding too soon are going to be chasing their tails trying to figure out what the problem is.

There is a reason we suggest waiting for tank to mature and stabilize.

This could be the source of your issues.

Agreed. A tank to new absolutely matters and I'm betting it was never happy. I'd stop feeding it and don't mess with it or try to move it.

 

[James M]

The light isn’t the problem.

 

[davocean]

I would test your water ASAP and compare to the levels it was at when it was happy. What you’re feeding is good, focus a little more on frozen instead of pellets. As long as your nem is happy in your tank, the age doesn’t matter. It can be done!

I understand wanting to think positive and try.

The issue here though is OP has not had enough tank history to really compare what's going on chemistry wise to really show stability that anemones require.

Also keep in mind anemones hold water for a very long time, which could make it difficult to adjust params as to what may have appeared to be a happy moment, and really we should not have to chase chemistry issues, it's probably going to be another tail chasing experiment.

It takes energy to digest food, and sometimes it actually harms the anemone trying to solve issues in this manner.
There is an article in reef builders that suggests an anemone may actually consume it's own tentacles from spending too much energy trying to digest foods.

In reality light being their main source of energy, we do not need to ever spot feed anemones, only when they lack zooxanthellae needed to process that light, or under improper lighting may food be actually needed.

I understand there are many methods for success, but most of us encourage responsible reef keeping and methods that keep the hobby enjoyable, and help others achieve success and avoid headaches.

When I see people rush it's usually a more difficult challenge than just exercising a little patience and starting off properly.

No one wants to discourage anyone here, we just want to avoid unnecessary animal deaths or frustration for those keeping them.

 

[laverda]

I agree do not move the anemone. It is capable of moving out of the light if it was to bright, which yours is not. Anemones do all sorts of weird things for no apparent reason some times.
What is it doing different than before? You discriptiom is not really clear.
I also feel it is hard to give any advice without your water parameters.