Bubble Tip anenmoe Acting funny

[Seraphim]

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I just got a GBTA from my lfs yesterday. I acclimated for about 1.5 hours and placed it in a spot that i thought was nice. He didnt think so and moved of course. well all day today since it got settled it has been expanding and contracting. Is this normal behavior for btas geeting settled or should i move him myself and see if it still does this.

Thanks

Current system:
20l w/ 10gallon fuge/sump
fission skimmer
150 watt vho
30lbs lr
2 occelaris clowns
various zoos and lps
one acro trying to bring back to life from lfs
one gbta
blue spot reef lobster

 

[redvipe2010]

I wouldn't worry about it, this is how they get rid of waste. Don't move him, you will only add stress to the anemone.

 

[raoul]

I think this is normal for an anemone that is acclimating to new conditions. Think of it as a self water change for the nem. They seem to do this until the water on the inside matches the water on the outside. They will also shrink and contract when they're getting rid of waste, so you may see this even after it's acclimated.

A good site that's dedicated to btas is
http://www.karensroseanemones.com/ one of the things I like about it is the pictures, then I get to see what she's talking about and compare to mine.

Good luck!

*edit* redvipe2010 - looks like we were posting at the same time

 

[Seraphim]

Thanks for the quick replies. I think its is ok too. Plus i just noticed my False perc playing/hosting in it.

 

[raoul]

good to hear