This is new...

[JFleur]

Is this normal?..

 

[Tahoe61]

Yup.

 

[OrionN]

That is a LTA. He won't be happy unless he have a fairly deed sand bed. 3+ inches

 

[JFleur]

Oooh, well now the people at the store didn't tell me that... i only have about and inch

 

[JFleur]

Now it looks like its trying to hide under that rock... it has been fine since i put it in the tank and now its acting weird...

 

[JFleur]

What should i do?

 

[W1ngz]

Your tank is only 6 weeks old, I would take it back.

First reef tank

Hello all! Im new to reefing and looking for advice and or answers. Ive had my tank up and running for about 5-6 weeks now and things seem to be doing ok so far. I know the names of most the coral except the one to the left of the zania on the flat frag. Just curious on suggestions for where...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[JFleur]

Your tank is only 6 weeks old, I would take it back.

First reef tank

Hello all! Im new to reefing and looking for advice and or answers. Ive had my tank up and running for about 5-6 weeks now and things seem to be doing ok so far. I know the names of most the coral except the one to the left of the zania on the flat frag. Just curious on suggestions for where...

www.reef2reef.com

The whole tank?

 

[W1ngz]

The whole tank?

The anemone. You need to let the tank mature.

Also not the best idea to rely only on store employee's opinions for things to add to a reef tank. Take your time to research them a bit beforehand.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Yes especially when you get a clown like mine that spends the day beating the anemone to death because its insecure or freaks out when you walk past the tank

 

[JFleur]

Yes especially when you get a clown like mine that spends the day beating the anemone to death because its insecure or freaks out when you walk past the tank

Yea the clown that came with it is a total ****** to the anemone and me

 

[W1ngz]

Yea the clown that came with it is a total ****** to the anemone and me

All clowns are like that. Adorable little jerks.

Anemones and why you should wait.

Anemones and Why You Should Wait When is the proper time to add an anemone to your tank? Right away? 1 month? 4 months? WHAT!? A YEAR YOU SAY!? That is correct. In most instances it is better to wait 8 months to a year before adding an anemone to your tank. And here is why: A tank is first...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[JFleur]

I have a guy coming out tomorrow from a reef tank specialist place here locally to help me set up a few things, i may just have him take it with him when he leaves... should i send it with the clowns too?

 

[JFleur]

Well after reading that, hes definitely leaving the tank tomorrow... dont need it dying and killing everything else in there, im pretty sure ill be able to do that without help

 

[W1ngz]

im pretty sure ill be able to do that without help

Good thing you're on R2R, plenty of help here to go around!

 

[Katrina71]

@Crabby48 did introduce a mated clown/nem pair to a young tank successfully, but the nem split a few times.

 

[DeniseAndy]

I would take it back if you can to be on the safe side. It is a Long Tentacle Anemone (Macrodactyla doreensis ). They need a very mature system and lots of sand. Sorry for your bad advice.

Just ask here anytime. We love to help.

 

[Cell]

@Crabby48 did introduce a mated clown/nem pair to a young tank successfully, but the nem split a few times.

I think the idea that only mature tanks can be successful with nems is a bit overstated, but it's a good general guideline nonetheless.

 

[JFleur]

@Crabby48 did introduce a mated clown/nem pair to a young tank successfully, but the nem split a few times.

Yea i did buy them already hosted

 

[Katrina71]

I think the idea that only mature tanks can be successful with nems is a bit overstated, but it's a good general guideline nonetheless.

I 100% agree.