Hey guys, please excuse my ignorance but I joined because you guys seems to have an unlimited amount of knowledge, way more than me.
While I research EVERYTHING, before I do anything, but what i found is that everyone has their own opinion and experience.
With that being said, I am a bit nervous, my tank has been established for several years, however it was moved this week, but 90% of original water, all of the rock, algae, sump, etc, was all intact and was put back into use only a few hours after taken down. The only thing I had to do was add about 8 gallons water to the tank and get the salinity good. All my levels are good, so far, so I bit the bullet and got a small anemone today.
I searched this forum for the behavior but couldn't find much on them. I added this little guy about 4 hours ago and at first he was moving around, tumbling and such. Night came and my light went to "moon" mode, (or whatever you call it) and now that the light has dimmed down, I guess what would be his mouth was hanging out like he were feeding. He/It seems to be content, I just noticed that he has changed positions, and now I guess "his mouth is not sticking out anymore". Anyway I have attached a pic. The first one was with his mouth open. (Is this normal at night for this to happen)? Secondly I wanted to see what your input is on his color and if after about 4 hours if you can give me your honest opinion on how he's doing. BTW my clown fish have not touch it yet, but they have come to check him out a few times and got close, but no rubbing. Oh by the way it's a 75 gallon tank, sump, protein skimmer, good algae growth in the sump, running a carbon, reactor. thank you so much guys, I'll def take any for advice offered. I love this forum by the way.
While I research EVERYTHING, before I do anything, but what i found is that everyone has their own opinion and experience.
With that being said, I am a bit nervous, my tank has been established for several years, however it was moved this week, but 90% of original water, all of the rock, algae, sump, etc, was all intact and was put back into use only a few hours after taken down. The only thing I had to do was add about 8 gallons water to the tank and get the salinity good. All my levels are good, so far, so I bit the bullet and got a small anemone today.
I searched this forum for the behavior but couldn't find much on them. I added this little guy about 4 hours ago and at first he was moving around, tumbling and such. Night came and my light went to "moon" mode, (or whatever you call it) and now that the light has dimmed down, I guess what would be his mouth was hanging out like he were feeding. He/It seems to be content, I just noticed that he has changed positions, and now I guess "his mouth is not sticking out anymore". Anyway I have attached a pic. The first one was with his mouth open. (Is this normal at night for this to happen)? Secondly I wanted to see what your input is on his color and if after about 4 hours if you can give me your honest opinion on how he's doing. BTW my clown fish have not touch it yet, but they have come to check him out a few times and got close, but no rubbing. Oh by the way it's a 75 gallon tank, sump, protein skimmer, good algae growth in the sump, running a carbon, reactor. thank you so much guys, I'll def take any for advice offered. I love this forum by the way.
