How to remove carpet anemone?

[Kaman8]

If the carpet have buried his foot in the sand to the bottom of the tank how can you take the carpet out? How can you make it loose his foot without damage it? I am going to do a tank upgrade and need to move the carpet to new tank, but don't want to take out all the sands first to blow a ph to him.

 

[Kaman8]

Nobody know?

 

[OrionN]

You need to remove the sand around him then remove him. That is the best way.
Anything other than that you risk poke a hole into him on the column which is not that tough.

 

[Kaman8]

You need to remove the sand around him then remove him. That is the best way.
Anything other than that you risk poke a hole into him on the column which is not that tough.

I will try it.....thanks and I think my Clownfishes will go wild when I am removing it :angryfire:
I am planning to do a shallow sand bed in the new tank......is that ok for the carpet? Or they really need deep sand bed?

 

[OrionN]

Haddoni will really need a fairly deep sand bed. In a shallow sand bed, they will likely move around looking for deeper bed. i would use at least 3 inches

 

[Kaman8]

Haddoni will really need a fairly deep sand bed. In a shallow sand bed, they will likely move around looking for deeper bed. i would use at least 3 inches

How about I put more sand in that area only for the carpet.....will that work?

 

[Chrisq0904]

How about I put more sand in that area only for the carpet.....will that work?

There's no way to tell unless you try it out. IME anemones will move around until they are happy.

 

[trackhazard]

OrionN is probably one of the most knowledegable guys on this forum when it comes to anemones and I'd probably follow his recommendations whenever possible. With that said, I know someone who has kept a haddoni in about 1" or so of sand for the last 4 years or so. It was still doing well when I saw it 1 month ago:

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1853558

It hasn't moved at all in those 4 years although its had its share of fish!

-Charlie

 

[OrionN]

I know of a 8 inches Green Haddoni that stay on the rock too, for several years in a tank with a sand bed. Exception does occur. That is why I said "...likely move around looking for deeper bed"

 

[trackhazard]

I know of a 8 inches Green Haddoni that stay on the rock too, for several years in a tank with a sand bed. Exception does occur. That is why I said "...likely move around looking for deeper bed"

Which is why I said:

OrionN is probably one of the most knowledegable guys on this forum when it comes to anemones and I'd probably follow his recommendations whenever possible.

-Charlie

 

[Kaman8]

I know of a 8 inches Green Haddoni that stay on the rock too, for several years in a tank with a sand bed. Exception does occur. That is why I said "...likely move around looking for deeper bed"

Maybe I can try it out and if it really doesn't like I can still add more sand

 

[Kaman8]

OrionN is probably one of the most knowledegable guys on this forum when it comes to anemones and I'd probably follow his recommendations whenever possible. With that said, I know someone who has kept a haddoni in about 1" or so of sand for the last 4 years or so. It was still doing well when I saw it 1 month ago:

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1853558

It hasn't moved at all in those 4 years although its had its share of fish!

-Charlie

That is really a beautiful carpet. I wish we had such nice colours here in Hong Kong maybe I should move to the US

 

[DasCamel]

My wife last night said, "Haddoni goes, where he wants to go."

 

[Toddrtrex]

How about I put more sand in that area only for the carpet.....will that work?

Yes.

While I currently only have 2 S. haddonis (( had upwards of 5 at one point )), I have never had more than 3" for the sandbed. Once in a while I would locally have a bit deeper, but nothing crazy.

Of the ones I have now (( longest being in my care 5 years )), one hasn't moved in 3 years --- since I moved --- and has a 2 inch sandbed. The other one --- with me for 2 months --- also has a 2 inch sandbed, and hasn't moved since I put it in the tank. Understanding their care requirements (( flow plays a big role, IME )), goes a long ways towards keeping them in place.

 

[OrionN]

Todd had many Hadoni. I have a total of about 10-12 since I keep reef tanks. 3 of them at this time.

 

[Kaman8]

Yes.

While I currently only have 2 S. haddonis (( had upwards of 5 at one point )), I have never had more than 3" for the sandbed. Once in a while I would locally have a bit deeper, but nothing crazy.

Of the ones I have now (( longest being in my care 5 years )), one hasn't moved in 3 years --- since I moved --- and has a 2 inch sandbed. The other one --- with me for 2 months --- also has a 2 inch sandbed, and hasn't moved since I put it in the tank. Understanding their care requirements (( flow plays a big role, IME )), goes a long ways towards keeping them in place.

Thanks. I have 4 inch sand in my current tank, but want to get a shallow sand bed in the new tank for easier maintenance. Will put more sand in that area only for the carpet. I already get frustrating of thinking that I need to remove the carpet from my current tank. I am afraid that I can't get his foot detach from the bottom with all the sand.

 

[Toddrtrex]

Thanks. I have 4 inch sand in my current tank, but want to get a shallow sand bed in the new tank for easier maintenance. Will put more sand in that area only for the carpet. I already get frustrating of thinking that I need to remove the carpet from my current tank. I am afraid that I can't get his foot detach from the bottom with all the sand.

It can be a pain to remove them.

Strongly suggest wearing gloves. Like mentioned above, remove the sand from that area and GENTLY use your fingers to get the foot to release. Just do a little bit at a time. If you feel yourself getting slightly frustrated, take a break and start over.
Some will suggest using an old credit card --- personally, I don't like that --- want to be able to feel everything, it is pretty easy to damage the foot if you aren't careful.

Also, be prepare to "feel" the anemone retract and "clamp" down when you start this process --- it is an odd feeling at first.

 

[OrionN]

I cannot stress enough regarding the need to remove the sand so you can see and feel the anemone foot. If you can see it, credit card is OK but if you cannot see it due to cloudy water then you just got to use your hand.

 

[Kaman8]

I cannot stress enough regarding the need to remove the sand so you can see and feel the anemone foot. If you can see it, credit card is OK but if you cannot see it due to cloudy water then you just got to use your hand.

I think I will use my hands , I can feel it at least . I think my clownfish want to kill me when I am removing the carpet :uzi:

By the way I will use new sand in the new tank and will use mostly water from my old tank to the new tank and will put my 20 pounds live rock to the new sump and will buy 60 pounds new live rock for the new dt. Will I get a cycle? I want to do it safe so I will not loose any live stock

 

[Kaman8]

It can be a pain to remove them.

Strongly suggest wearing gloves. Like mentioned above, remove the sand from that area and GENTLY use your fingers to get the foot to release. Just do a little bit at a time. If you feel yourself getting slightly frustrated, take a break and start over.
Some will suggest using an old credit card --- personally, I don't like that --- want to be able to feel everything, it is pretty easy to damage the foot if you aren't careful.

Also, be prepare to "feel" the anemone retract and "clamp" down when you start this process --- it is an odd feeling at first.

I always wear gloves when I am working in the tank after my clowns start to nipping at me very hard. I will prepare to do the tank transfer in the weekend . Will have plenty of time then and don't need to rush. This is my first upgrade and hope the last upgrade. I already get headache of thinking to do the aqua scape . My husband never help me with the tank , he just like to watch the fishes , but never touch the tank.