How to move an anemone

[Craiger]

Just picked up a Green Carpet (Haddoni) yesterday. Looks beautiful -- seems to be acclimating well. Just not happy that it attached itself to the glass, and is facing the inside so I really can't see it well.

From what I've read, it appears as though I should leave it alone so I don't stress it out, especially if it's doing well. But, at any time, can I move it? And, if so, how? The base seems to be well attached to the glass, above and below the sand. It's just ashame that I have a view of the base rather than the open anemone.

Thanks in advance!

 

[davocean]

I usually advise leaving them alone, but you do want it to settle in a place where you can enjoy it.
Try pointing a powerhead at it's foot to get it to start to release.
Place it close to where it started to stay, but spin it around.

 

[dc]

And I'd let it settle in your tank for awhile before even attempting the powerhead thing. It may move on it's own.

 

[Random Aquarist]

I'd try holding a large object over it until it moves due to lack of light.

 

[Craiger]

Thanks. Looks like it's moving on its own in the right direction

 

[Allin14]

Moving Anemone

Moving Anemone

If it ever gets stuck somewhere again put a bag of ice on its foot and it should let go in minutes. worked great on mine.

 

[Slakker]

Wouldn't the ice be pretty stressful for the anemone? I thought they were really sensitive to temperature changes?

Also I've read in a few places that when it's on a smooth surface you can carefully "scrape" the anemone off with your thumbnail or even a credit card or something, though the powerhead technique sounds like the safest and best bet.