Tube anemone question

[Danniekopacz]

I have a rather large tube anemone. I’m set up is currently a 55 with 29 gallon sump. I’m upgrading to a 125 with 75 sump. My question is, when I get ready to switch all my livestock over, what’s the best way to retransplant my tube anemone? Would I have to try and reach down and try to bury him, or can I simply lay him on the sand bed and he’ll dig himself?

any advice will help. Thanks y’all.

 

[kichimark]

I would gently scoop him up from under the sand and rebury him the same way in the new tank. I have done that several times with my tube anemones and it was never a problem. I have seen a few at LFS where they just lay them on top of the sand and they never seem to rebury. They are still open and healthy but I am sure they are more comfortable with the tube underneath the sand. It also looks better.

 

[Danniekopacz]

I would gently scoop him up from under the sand and rebury him the same way in the new tank. I have done that several times with my tube anemones and it was never a problem. I have seen a few at LFS where they just lay them on top of the sand and they never seem to rebury. They are still open and healthy but I am sure they are more comfortable with the tube underneath the sand. It also looks better.

That’s kind of what I figured. That’s most likely the game plan, but wanted to get some more input on the situation. Much appreciated!

 

[Terri Caton]

I just moved one a few months ago. I just put it gently in the sand and covered part of it. It will dig itself the rest of the way down.

 

[Danniekopacz]

I just moved one a few months ago. I just put it gently in the sand and covered part of it. It will dig itself the rest of the way down.

Awesome. I’ll try it once the build is up.