Anemone not Adapting - please advise

[andywar]

Just let it out, and she's looking better (picture attached).
Lowered the light to 15%, and turned off the power-head.
The power head is on the other side of the tank, and has a foam protector.

Although I foresee, she'll go underneath the rock again...

Any other advice is appreciated, maybe should I try to feed her scallop?

 

[fishchef]

there are no buffers for pH, everything out there is actually alk buffer which in-turn increases pH but temporarily. i would not use them. pH at 7.5 is a problem it needs to be atleast 7.8 (best range 7.8 to 8.3).
seems like the tank is not stable and you are still playing with things to get it right. that alone will causes stress to sensitive livestock which can end up in loss of animal.
i would recommend to read and read and learn and leave tank alone for now and dont add anything or any livestock till you learn enough and tank gets stable enough where you are not trying to bring parameters to a certain level daily. tank will stable when you leave things alone and parameters remail pretty stable for days if not weeks at a time.

+1 So much said that regards learning before you do a set-up. By the way, a Purple Tang in such a small tank?!

 

[TokiHacker]

+1 So much said that regards learning before you do a set-up. By the way, a Purple Tang in such a small tank?!

You should know by now no one apparently researches before they buy. :headwally:

 

[sde1500]

Andy, how's it doing?

As I'm sure you are probably aware now, you should do a little more research on your purchases, ideally before they are made. As noted above, that purple tang is, well, debate ably suited for that tank. Saying that way because people will always argue it seems. Also, more than two clowns is risking aggression as well. I see 3 in the picture.

 

[Snaredrum]

Hope I never have to post picture. :hmm4: Seems pictures looking for help gets you in trouble these days. I understand all the concern and whats right for the hobby but what if someone one day decides hey I want a reef tank. Has zero knowledge. Goes out and buys all the stuff and then starts having problems and finally fines this group looking for much needed help? I have concerns with fish and corral heath as everybody but sometimes we may need to back off a second. Believe me there are many thats been in the hobby for years and still doing stupid. Again, do research before tackling anything in this hobby and make sure things go right but newbees sometimes dont understand how tough this can get.

 

[Pond Boy]

Hope I never have to post picture. :hmm4: Seems pictures looking for help gets you in trouble these days. I understand all the concern and whats right for the hobby but what if someone one day decides hey I want a reef tank. Has zero knowledge. Goes out and buys all the stuff and then starts having problems and finally fines this group looking for much needed help? I have concerns with fish and corral heath as everybody but sometimes we may need to back off a second. Believe me there are many thats been in the hobby for years and still doing stupid. Again, do research before tackling anything in this hobby and make sure things go right but newbees sometimes dont understand how tough this can get.

Sage advice here...:beer:

 

[fishchef]

Sage advice here...:beer:

Yes, its a difficult "Hobby" and even tougher on the animals if you don't understand the basics. We've been in aquariums since the 80's and SW since '91. The basics keep changing somewhat and you have to keep up. Learning as you go is a hard way to learn, but a basic fact. Things improve and new technology etc. comes along. For example one of the "Stupid" things we did was never have an ATO system to keep the salinity more constant. Manually adding water is just not as exact. When reading this post its a basic example of having the money to invest, but not doing ones homework. Not understanding the need for a refractometer, etc. just makes one pause. Enough said. Enjoy the Hobby and have fun, but remember its a serious endeavor...not another Toy.

 

[A sea K]

Hope I never have to post picture. :hmm4: Seems pictures looking for help gets you in trouble these days. I understand all the concern and whats right for the hobby but what if someone one day decides hey I want a reef tank. Has zero knowledge. Goes out and buys all the stuff and then starts having problems and finally fines this group looking for much needed help? I have concerns with fish and corral heath as everybody but sometimes we may need to back off a second. Believe me there are many thats been in the hobby for years and still doing stupid. Again, do research before tackling anything in this hobby and make sure things go right but newbees sometimes dont understand how tough this can get.

While I may agree with this to an extent I see no harm in tactfully pointing out what will soon become the topic of more problems, "why are my fish killing each other?" Being aware now that potential problems are on the horizon maybe the OP will take this knowledge and do something about it to mitigate the issue before it shows itself.

 

[andywar]

Hi all and thanks for the comments and advice.

I always try to get advice - maybe it wasn't good enough. I was told the Tang could be OK for a 90g - sorry if I've made a mistake. I'll make sure he's OK and if not give it to someone with a bigger tank. Building a 150g FOWLR later is on my plans - for now Tang seems OK.

What I want to build is a Clownfish Harem w/ Anemones and few corals (with a Purple Tang) - that is why I have a bonded couple of long-fins (large), and other 8 different clown fish (medium) - they've been on the tank for over 6 weeks and no fighting has occurred.

Here's the update on the anemone - picture attached:
- The anemone found a good spot on a rock and has been attached there for a couple of days now.
- Tried to feed her a small piece of shrimp but she spitted it.
- I've been feeding the whole tank Reef Frenzy and will try to target the anemone with a pipette.

Here are the new tank parameters, all I have done is add RO water on the top off:
- Light at 15%
- Flow between 10% & 25% - and power head on the opposite side of the anemone
- Ph: 8.2
- Salinity:1.026
- Alk 11 (it's coming down)
NO2: 0.2
NO3: 20
Calcium: 450
Magnesium: 1400
Phosphate: 0.04 and

What I'm really concerned is about the tentacles - can you please tell me if there is anything that I can do to help her heal?

Again, thanks for your comments and more advice on adjustments/treatment is really appreciated!

Thanks Andy

 

[andywar]

Yes, its a difficult "Hobby" and even tougher on the animals if you don't understand the basics. We've been in aquariums since the 80's and SW since '91. The basics keep changing somewhat and you have to keep up. Learning as you go is a hard way to learn, but a basic fact. Things improve and new technology etc. comes along. For example one of the "Stupid" things we did was never have an ATO system to keep the salinity more constant. Manually adding water is just not as exact. When reading this post its a basic example of having the money to invest, but not doing ones homework. Not understanding the need for a refractometer, etc. just makes one pause. Enough said. Enjoy the Hobby and have fun, but remember its a serious endeavor...not another Toy.

Thanks for your comment, and actually this is why I'm always looking for advise, because I don't know it all. When I started the tank I asked what were the core elements I needed to measure and got the tools to do so. Unfortunately, the 2 LFS that advised me, didn't recommend the refractometer - the reason is because I was using their water... Anyway, not only for this, but in general - I've learned to learn - and mistakes are valuable if you learn from them. I don't think this is another Toy... this is why I really appreciate advise and different POV. Thanks!

 

[Stolireef]

I think your coming along well. Don't worry too much about the tang (and yes, opinions will strongly vary on this). Since you already have an RO/DI, consider making your own SW. It'll make your life easier and certainly way cheaper.

 

[vhuang168]

That nem looks to be in bad shape. I'm not even sure it's a BTA. Seems like it's got bubbles tips (might be just very retracted tentacles) but no lines around the mouth (maybe it's too bleached to show) and the foot is on top of the rockwork vs wedged in a hole or crevice like a BTA would.

Speaking of the mouth, looks to be gaping. Still possibly ok since it's not slack. How are you feeding it. Putting the food in the mouth or letting the tentacles grab it?


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[andywar]

Thanks for the advice Stolireef!

Hi vhuang168 it is a BTA, I saw her open and good in the LFS.
Tentacles are retracted indeed.
She is curretntly moving up, and the foot was in a crevice for 2 days.

About the food, I've tried in the mouth, outside, around, etc..
If I put the in the mouth (which I understand is not the best) she spits it, if I place it nearby or in the tentacles she lets go or other fish take it.

Now she is climbing and mouth is upside down.

 

[ladynavyvet]

I am also fairly new to having a SW tank, close to the 1 yr anniversary. I was really surprised to see you having such advance care coral. My LFS has been very careful about how quickly I stock my tank. I did get a mistaken piece of advice, and I got a "chocolate chip starfish", but it's going back tomorrow. I have a 40 tank, a perfect beginner SW tank for me.
My best advice/suggestion, go slowly in adding and type of live stock in your young tank.
As for your tang, if it's happy in your tank, if all your clown fish are happy, and living in peace in your 90 gallon tank, then so be it. I'm looking forward to seeing how your tank matures.

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