Anemone help!!!

[bblue717]

HELLO,
Months ago i bought a Rose BTA which as u know is pink and white. Now, since a recent algea problem it is Brown and Pink. Is there a way to make it look the way it used to and if so, how?
Any help will be greatly appreciated. THANKS!!!

Lighting: MH Lights and T5's

 

[garygb]

Due to a recent algae problem it is brown and pink? Maybe you could clarify.

 

[bblue717]

When I first brought it home it was more like white and pink. Recently I've been getting alot of algae on the sand and replace the fans with a bigger one for more water flow thinking there was not enough flow. The last couple of days I noticed the BTA looked alittle brownish towards the base with the pink tips. Wondering if this is normal or should I worry.

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[Aaarrrggg]

Pic not working for me, but with nems; white = bad and brown = good!

Sounds like it's recovering from being bleached.

 

[D-Nak]

Exactly... white usually means the nem is bleached, but a brown is a good since since is means the zooxanthellae population is increasing. Good luck!

 

[bblue717]

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[bblue717]

Picture is how the BTA looks now.

 

[rssjsb]

Was bleached, is now recovering. Congratulations! It's a good thing.

 

[skinpuppi]

Was bleached, is now recovering. Congratulations! It's a good thing.

X2!!

I have seen a lot of stores selling them as pink flame tip anemones to make extra money. I saw one going for $150 2 weeks ago.

 

[dpeoples]

Agree it was very bleached and is now recovering its color

 

[xtlosx]

as everyone says, it's recovering, so good for you. Feed it 1-2 times a week to help it recover quicker.

 

[bblue717]

Thanks to everyone for the input!! I traded a ribbon eel and $50.00 for the BTA. I guess they got over on me saying it was very rare.