How do I acclimate a new anemone?

earthboy17

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I picked up a couple anemones. Right now I'm "surge acclimating" (using a measuring cup instead of airline tubing) it in a bowl.

My question is, can I dip the anemone in an iodine solution, like I would a coral, to kill pests? I know the host tank had some kind of redbugs or worms or something. I'd REALLY like to iodine dip it. Is that a good idea or bad idea?
 
Crap.

Just found this:

Acclimating Corals, Anemones, Mollusks, and Clams

First Get them to The Right Temperature
Shipping is a stressful process and careful acclimation and a little TLC for the first few days will insure long-term success. Remove the outer bags and float the closed inner bag with the animal inside in your tank or sump for 30 minutes or until the bag and tank temp. are the same.

Then Give them a bath!
Every coral arriving at our facility is dipped in a mild iodine based solution as a biosecurity measure to help insure that pathogens are not added to our systems. We highly suggest before placing corals (DO NOT dip anemones, or clams or they will die!!) in your tank, you do the same. There are many preperations on the market , and we can provide one for you, or your local LFS will glady help you. If none are available to you the same solution may be made by going to your local drug store and purchasing a small bottle of Tincture of Iodine from the antiseptic section. Add 15-20 drops of Tincture of Iodine to a liter of tank water and allow the corals to stay in this dip for 10 -15 minutes. Rinse the animals with tank water prior to placing them in your tank. When finished, throw out the dip water, do not add it to your tank.

Place the newly acclimated animals at mid-tank or lower for the first few days, with mild alternating current. After a few days most corals may be placed in their final location. For SPS corals, (acropora), it is best to keep them in a lower lighting area for at least 1 week. and over a few weeks slowly move them to final positions. If they are to quickly supplied with bright light, many times they will bleach, or RTN and die.



So... no dipping of anemones. Crap. Guess I can try partnering with Lloyd Christmas on his upcoming pet store.... (someone hit the punchline)
 
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