anemone base is turning white

[Jesterman22]

hi i was wondering if anyone on here would know why the part of my rose anemone where the tentacles come out is a bright white? now my heater went out a few weeks ago and my tank is at about 62 F. Not sure if that has anything to do with it.

 

[garygb]

It might be bleaching, and 62F is too cold, in my opinion. I would shoot for at least 76, and 78 would be better. In their natural range, some btas are found in chilly water, probably as low as 62; however, that shouldn't be your target temp. upper 70s would be much better.

 

[Jesterman22]

my normal temp is usually 78f so i want to get back up their

 

[jonnybravo22]

do it over a period of time so you dont shock your system. i also wouldn't wait too long. if it's been weeks already ...? dunno i would replace a heater asap.