Does this Anemone have a chance?

[Ian]

I got this in the mail today from a vendor and Im not sure what to do with it to give it the best chance. The vendor offered to replace it but I'd rather not have it come to that...

 

[clowns101]

What type of anemone is it?

 

[Ian]

Couldn't tell you. It should look like this...

Im not an anemone guy, Im a coral guy. I don't know if I should drop it in the tank, treat with Iodine or what... any help is appreciated...

 

[Ian]

It's kinda sticking to the rock I put it on so I guess thats a good thing...

 

[kkdoughboy]

Is it's foot still attached to the rock? It should be ok just acclimate it and give it some time to get happy

 

[Ian]

It came without a rock. I pulled it from the bag and the foot was sticky so I set it on a rock in an acclimation container. Its 50/50 holding on. I put it in the tank and the mouth has closed most of the way so I feel a little better...

Its a sweet one, I'd hate to loose it

 

[kkdoughboy]

I think it will be ok.

 

[Toddrtrex]

I want to say that it is an BTA ((Entacmaea quadricolor)). They seem to have the habit of looking like death, and then coming back to normal within a couple of hours when first received. Assuming that you use a name brand salt, and do regular water changes, I would not add any iodine to the tank.

Its mouth closing up is a very good sign. I wouldn't be surprised if it waxes and wanes during the next 24-48 hours -- most likely doing internal water changes after shipping. I would suggest not attempting to fed it for at least 5 days, just to let it settle in.

 

[Ian]

I think is is a Quadricolor but like I said, Im not a 'nem guy. Hopefully he pulls through and thanks for the input.

Hopefully Ill have a positive update in the next few days...

 

[clowns101]

I thought it was a BTA (Entacmaea quadricolor).But I was just asking.

 

[Ian]

No worries Clowns...

 

[ocellaris123]

It is a BTA, give it time they are astonishingly resilient as far as anemones go. Probably just suffering from shipping stress.

 

[Reefdiver72]

I have seen worse come back if your water quality is good and you keep it in the light I have found works the best. when they go in the dark they seem to die.

 

[Cracken]

where did u get him?

 

[Ian]

Im reluctant to say as I feel it'd give bad press to the vendor. I will say they used around a gallon of water as the box weighed 7lbs.

Im curious as to why you ask...

 

[Ebisan]

I think it will be fine depending on the tank stability.

 

[Ebisan]

I think it will be fine depending on the tank stability.

 

[Ian]

Tank is very stable. Its about 150 gallons total volume w/ ATO, cal reactor, carbon, etc.

It also houses about every coral you can think of, acros, montis, chalice, acans, micros, favias, xenia, cespitularia, duncans, tubastrea, welsophyllia, symphilia wilsoni, euphyllia, calulastrea

The light covers half of the tank so it can choose between direct or ambient light.

I am a little concerned that it wandered behind some rocks

Its an awesome specimen though and Id hate to loose it...

 

[fishkid6692]

i think it will be fine.

 

[OrionN]

New arrived BTA tend to look like that. Update us in a few days.