What is my bubble tip doing?

[jjj5311]

Bubble tip recently moved around the back of my rock and now is just hanging in a cave. Been in the tank for 3 weeks and he did this in the last week, been like this for 3-4 days now with no change.

PH- 8.4
Ammonia-0
Nitrite-0ppm
Nitrate- 7ppm
Calcium-420pm
Kh-9
Phosphate- 0.02ppm
Salinity-1.027
Temp-78


Here it is before it decided to move, seemed happy.

Here it is now just hanging…

 

[Jekyl]

They move from time to time. How old is the tank?

 

[moz71]

I wouldn’t worry. Just finding his spot. If moving around like that still good! Mine actually has his foot deep under rocks and likes to stretch out to get light in day time.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Actually, mine do not move and have not for nearly 3 years. While its not a concerning activity at all, they will move until they find a location to be called Suitable. If theyre doing this, or begins to move towards any coral, simply direct your water jets to the coral. This will discourage the anemone from anchoring near it. It will move to another area to attach.
Bubble Tip Anemone lighting is a very important aspect of their care. These creatures need a lot of light to thrive because they’re photosynthetic which means that they absorb light to produce food and growth. The anemone has zooxanthellae in its body, which are symbiotic microorganisms that they feed on. Without proper lighting, the anemone will expel the zooxanthellae and turn white. This process is called bleaching and often leads to death.
A moderate amount of flow is recommended. Many BTA owners soon find out that too much flow will cause the anemone to stretch out and look stringy. Keeping things moderate will help avoid this from happening. Avoid directing your flow directly at the anemone. These creatures enjoy subtle movement at all times but too much direct flow hitting the anemone will force it to move.

 

[jjj5311]

They move from time to time. How old is the ta

Tank in current state is only 3 months old. But all the live rock came from established system.

 

[Jekyl]

Tank in current state is only 3 months old. But all the live rock came from established system.

Was it kept wet the whole time or was it dried/cleaned?

 

[jjj5311]

Actually, mine do not move and have not for nearly 3 years. While its not a concerning activity at all, they will move until they find a location to be called Suitable. If theyre doing this, or begins to move towards any coral, simply direct your water jets to the coral. This will discourage the anemone from anchoring near it. It will move to another area to attach.
Bubble Tip Anemone lighting is a very important aspect of their care. These creatures need a lot of light to thrive because they’re photosynthetic which means that they absorb light to produce food and growth. The anemone has zooxanthellae in its body, which are symbiotic microorganisms that they feed on. Without proper lighting, the anemone will expel the zooxanthellae and turn white. This process is called bleaching and often leads to death.
A moderate amount of flow is recommended. Many BTA owners soon find out that too much flow will cause the anemone to stretch out and look stringy. Keeping things moderate will help avoid this from happening. Avoid directing your flow directly at the anemone. These creatures enjoy subtle movement at all times but too much direct flow hitting the anemone will force it to move.

Thanks I feel like where he originally settled had all these things. He is currently irritating my toadstool but if he likes it there the toadstool will get moved

 

[jjj5311]

Was it kept wet the whole time or was it dried/cleaned?

Yes stayed wet and up to temp entire time until they were placed in this tank

 

[Jekyl]

Yes stayed wet and up to temp entire time until they were placed in this tank

Just best to check the basics. Anemone when getting used to a new system can wander. Best to keep your hands off of them. Parameters seem good with phosphate being slightly high. Not enough that should annoy the anemone. I wouldn't stress about it.

 

[jjj5311]

Just best to check the basics. Anemone when getting used to a new system can wander. Best to keep your hands off of them. Parameters seem good with phosphate being slightly high. Not enough that should annoy the anemone. I wouldn't stress about it.

Yeah I was just dealing with Dinos before adding him is why phosphate is still elevated. Realized I missed a zero. 0.02ppm phosphate

 

[Sleeping Giant]

Might be just checking things out