Bleached Anemone?

[enderfm]

After recently receiving a call from a fellow local reefer to come see his new addition to his tank, I was surprised to find a green anemone especially since his lighting consists of 2 NO florescent lamps. After explaining to him that his new addition wouldn't live under those lights, or at least not happily, I convinced him to let me hold on to the nem for him until he can get the lighting he needs. I have a 75g display with 2 250w MH on an alternating schedule after acclimation the nem proceeded to the "dark" side of the tank to set up residence. He has been there for about 2 days now and has inflated quite well, however do to the white tips I'm afraid that the damage may have already started.

Other than keeping the water quality up, and spot feeding, what are some things I can do to help bring back the color to this anemone?

 

[ocellaris123]

he doesn't look bleached at all

 

[enderfm]

Then are the white tips normal, I must admit this is the first anemone I have housed and due to the way I acquired him I didn't do much research ahead of time. BTW thanks for the quick reply.

 

[garygb]

Yeah, not bleached. Probably moved to the darker part of tank to avoid the intensity of your lighting. It takes a while to acclimate to such strong lighting.

 

[enderfm]

Thanks for the reply's, now I just need to hope he gets his lights upgraded before I get atached