Carpet Anemone look OK

[BLASTO1]

Hello Everyone,
Here's a shot of my first Anemone/Carpet Anemone. Hes been in my tank for two days now and I was wondering if he looks ok. He's nice and big untill I feed my fish or put Phyto-Feast in my tank. when I do this he shrinks up for about 1hour. Is the normal?? Also he has'nt eatin anything yet. I've tryed to find info on the net but was'nt much help.

 

[garygb]

Three of the best indicators of health: attached (or not), mouth, and color are lacking in that pic. As far as shrinking, that isn't abnormal while it acclimates which can take at least a week.

 

[BLASTO1]

His foot has been under the rock in the sand, So I can't say it's attached for sure. Maybe this picture will be more hlep...

 

[garygb]

Looks pretty good to me for just going in the tank. Hopefully it has attached, that's a good sign. Though the mouth isn't tightly closed, as it acclimates that will likely correct itself.

 

[Lance M.]

The mouth is gaping, check your water params and try and get them as close to perfect/stable as you can and then hope for the best.

 

[BLASTO1]

Well I thought it would be best to take the carpet back and trade him in for a Long-tentacled anemone. Me, my clowns and the anemone are a lot more happy. He foot is attached and he looks happy. Thought I would post a picture...

 

[garygb]

Very nice LTA. Sounds good that he has already dug in.

 

[BigH55]

mine is attached and expends during the day, the mouth is still open is this bad? its been in for about 4 days.

 

[Jamie1210]

mine is attached and expends during the day, the mouth is still open is this bad? its been in for about 4 days.

is its mouth perpetually open? if so, that's not a good thing bc it's most likely still stressed. However, if it's only open for like an hour or so, then it's probably just pooping.