First time RBTA owner

[KPclown]

I bought a Rbta Thursday night and all seems to be going very well. He acclimated well and bubbled up nicely almost immediately after being introduced to the aquarium. I have not fed it for fear of adding additional stress to the anemone. Is it normal for them to move around the aquarium a lot during th efirst few days? How long does it normally take for them to find their (sweet) spot? When should I try feeding it, tommorow? Thanks in advance. Oh and here's my tank parameters...

SG-1.026
Ammon-0
Nitrite-0
Nitrate-0 (undetectable)
Phosph-0
Silicate-0
Temp-81

Tank is 1year old, no fish and 1 Purple Kenya tree

 

[KPclown]

I tried feeding the anemone a small piece of shrimp soaked in Selcon tonight. The tentacles pulled away and the anemone didn't try to take the shrimp. Any ideas on why or any suggestions would be much appreciated.

 

[steelhead77]

Selcon is not a part of the normal diet for an anemone. It is also not necessary. In fact, let him be for a week or so. I have 3 and I only feed mine silversides about once a month and they occupy about 1/5 of my 180 gallon tank. Of course I have more fish and corals than you do, so mine get plenty of nutrients from the water column. Still, I would leave it alone for a week then try again. It certainly won't starve in that time and will be better acclimated by then.

 

[KPclown]

Thanks for the response. I'm also unsure as to why the anemone is hiding in the shade of a cave under the rockwork. The reefer I purchased it from had 175w MH about 18" off of the water. Mine is a 150w MH and is almost directly over the water, I have a JBJ 28 gallon HQI. Is the lighting perhaps too intense for it and if so, how long will it take to get used to it?

 

[davocean]

While the last guy may have had slightly more watts, it could have had weaker lamps or reflectors.
I also advise leaving it alone until it has settled and stayed put.
I'm not a fan of silversides, I prefer scallop or shrimp.
Maybe start off small, like mysis.

 

[Toddrtrex]

While the last guy may have had slightly more watts, it could have had weaker lamps or reflectors.
I also advise leaving it alone until it has settled and stayed put.
I'm not a fan of silversides, I prefer scallop or shrimp.
Maybe start off small, like mysis.

Going to have to agree completely.
E. Quadricolors are not fish eaters by nature, and prefer smaller foods.

 

[Kweli]

Wait at least a week before attempting to feed a new anemone