Is My Condy History?

[Will C]

My tank has been set up since Oct/Nov '07 without any problem all water params good. My condy has some 'guts' hanging out of its mouth and is shriveling up - fast! water still tests well. The only change was an upgrade in lighting from 130 watts pc (actinic + 10k) to 150 mh + 2x65 actinic 2 weeks+ ago. Shoul I pull it or keep my fingers crossed, it ate normal this am (mysis) no change in anything other than the lighting. Suggestions, hyphothosis, best guess? Thanks.

 

[AquaReeferMan]

How long have you had it in the tank? Did you acclimate it to the new lighting? A picture would help.

 

[Will C]

ole condy has been with me since the beginning - I'm thinking black armband

 

[AquaReeferMan]

Has it done this before?

 

[Will C]

it has deflated before but never had its mouth open, or had its insides hanging out, there was a group of 'string' out ab 4 - 5". Now it is ab the size of a stack of 6 quarters good color (purple) and real bad looking. It had moved to a better spot once the light was on and seemed to be happy - eating and waving its arms as it always had. I am worried if it does die will it release any toxins into the tank or cause any damage to the water qual.

 

[Javeo]

My condy reacts horribly evrytime I change for new T5 tubes. Hides for a week or somestimes longer, all shrivelled up and doesnt want to feed. But after that it comes out better than ever. Dont break out the armband just yet. They are very hardy anemones

 

[Will C]

HUZZAH !, Condy lives, the SOB has made a miraculous comeback, just like the '69 Mets (not '07)
Javeo, you were right on target. Thanks to AquaReeferMan for the interest and help

 

[kimsie]

Glad to hear it!

 

[Javeo]

wonderful

 

[AquaReeferMan]

:thumbsup:

 

[Will C]

It looks like it found a good spot under a high ledge, arms waving and great color. What a difference a day makes.