gigantea

[papa.250]

I have had a gigantea for about a month now, it has stayed in the same spot since I have owned it.. Last night it decided to moved. The spot is in no so much light, should I move some rocks so it can get more light or just let be. I know they move it is not happy, but I don't want this thing to die. Thanks

 

[Lance M.]

It will move were it wants to. I would leave it were it is.

How much light do you have? What's the water flow like where it was and where it is now?

 

[papa.250]

I have three 250 watt 20 xm and two 120w atinics. Tunze powerheads. Was in center of tank, now moved back to the back of the tank under a ledge were is not much light. I would think there is still some good flow there. Still looks good.

 

[phender]

I don't really buy the, "anemones will move to where its best for them idea."

I have had too many anemones move behind rocks until near death before I pulled them out. Obviously, under a dark ledge is not in a giganteas best interests. If it remains there for another day, I would try to get it out of there.

The bad news is, IME, giganteas moving away from a place where they were previously happy is an indication of bad things to come.

 

[traveller7]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10949861#post10949861 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by phender
I don't really buy the, "anemones will move to where its best for them idea."

I don't either, our simple bags of water have limited sensory systems which are not adapted to our glass boxes.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10949861#post10949861 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by phender
I have had too many anemones move behind rocks until near death before I pulled them out. Obviously, under a dark ledge is not in a giganteas best interests. If it remains there for another day, I would try to get it out of there.

If the anemone is attached firmly, I would remove the top of the cave before trying to extricate the anemone from rock.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10949861#post10949861 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by phender
The bad news is, IME, giganteas moving away from a place where they were previously happy is an indication of bad things to come.

Agreed, it would be good to find out what triggered the move, and fast.

 

[papa.250]

It will take some work to get this uncovered, but I will do it. If it looks great should I mess with it. Thanks for all the imput