Getting my new LTA to stay put!

[Titus77]

How can I get my LTA to stay put in the sand bed? He is very sticky and healthy, but every time I place him somewhere on the sand, or in a dug out area, the current will just slowly. but surely, move him to the left of the tank.

 

[Toddrtrex]

How deep is your sandbed, and how big is the anemone?

Is your sig right for the tank size and all that you have in there?

 

[Titus77]

My sand bed is approximately 1.5-2 inches deep. The anemone is about four inches in diameter (oral disc). And yes, the sig is up to date. My LFS just had a "going out of business" sale, and everything is 75% off. I am getting a Solana tank tomorrow for $100 cash, so the clowns and whichever nem they choose will be in that tank. Here is a vid of the clowns and the nems. I think the unidentified nem is a haddoni, but I am probably wrong. It has a beige red hue to it and has a blue spot on the tip of each tentacle.

Sorry, but I was in the middle of cleaning the tank when my dad cm in and told me to start studying for tomorrow's final. Anyway. I got the pair for $50 before the declaration of the 75% sale, so instead of paying $25 for the pair, I paid $50. At least I was able to only pay $15 for both nems and the Red Kelp (which I hope my tang will devour).

 

[JER-Z]

your sand bed probably isnt deep enough. just let it wander/float around until it finds a place it likes. My LTA ended up choosing a rock crevice. Watch/cover your powerheads while until it is firmly planted.

 

[Titus77]

My powerheads and filter intakes are all covered. Don't want another milky tank of death...if you know what I mean. What I noticed, is that in the store, it was attached to the glass. It has a red bottom disc, until it is ready to attach itself to something, then it is beige. It has verrucae though. So either it is a Magnificent anemone (highly doubt it), or it is an LTA. It is just cruising around the sand bed. It probably goes around the tank in about 4 hours. Does it every night. Should I get a cup or a PVC pipe with an end cap on it, and fill it with sand so that I can put it near the top of the tank?

 

[TrashBINH]

If it hasn't attach to anything in a day or 2... maybe change your flow. it's gonna move until it finds a place with the Current and lighting it likes. No need to bother with the cup thingy.. it's still gonna move if it doesn't like it.