Is this ok?

[lougotzz]

Yesterday I received H. magnifica in the mail, for a magnifica that had been shipped it looked pretty good, better than the other one I first got. Today the mouth was/is shut tight and he is opened up reaching for the sky. I did notice this that Ive never noticed on my other one, the anemone inflates, and for a split second, a section of his tentacles, like 1/8 will deflate, than re inflate. Then a little time will go by and another section will deflate, than reinflate. Is that ok? He has not moved from the original spot I put him in 36 hours ago. I have two loc lines directing flow right over his oral disk, and hes maybe 10'' from a 250 watt metal halide pendent. Hes right under the direct light.

Thanks.

 

[clowns101]

He might just be exchanging water.My bubble tips do this all the time.I did notice this with my old Ritteri when I first put him in.

 

[lougotzz]

Thats what I figured. I also noticed today my occelaris clown poking at his mouth. Why is he doing this? The mouth is still closed tight.

 

[clowns101]

Ocellaris and Skunk complex seem to love picking at the mouth and sticking their heads in there to.I dont think anyone knows why really?

 

[lougotzz]

Is it harmful/stressful to the anemone?

 

[clowns101]

Well I think it could be.I dont worrie about it till I see the anemone jult real ast.When I see that I begin to feed the clownfish and also feed the anemone a little to see if he eats.But to answer your question really it just depends!

 

[lougotzz]

and how soon would you wait to give the anemone a meal after its been placed in the aquarium? Week?

 

[clowns101]

I wait till the anemone has settled down and hasnt moved for a week.After that I offer about 6 mysis shrimp to see if the anemone takes to the food.If he does I will offer just a bit more to see if he will eat the full meal.I wont feed for a while till I see the anemone carring out an anemones normal functions after I fed him the first time!

 

[lougotzz]

Alright, thanks for your help.