just got anemone-- spawning??!!

[gsiegel]

I just got this bubble tip anemone today. It opened up immediately when I put him in on the rock.

Is it spawning or is something wrong with it??

Ease my freakin' out ...

(sorry the video is sideways)

 

[gsiegel]

video did not come through but here are a couple of photos if you are able to tell.

Much appreciated!

 

[gsiegel]

Now it is deflated. The tentacles are still moving.
Fish seem ok but I am concerned.
I know its the super bowl now (although 29-0) but would appreciate any feedback when someone sees this post . Thanks

 

[charliet21]

Its ****ed off... and expelling its zooanthella or how ever u spell it. Where is it in the tsnk and what r ur perms and whst lights do u have? How old is the tank?

 

[D-Nak]

Its ****ed off... and expelling its zooanthella or how ever u spell it. Where is it in the tsnk and what r ur perms and whst lights do u have? How old is the tank?

It's not zoox, which is brown.

Looks like a stress spawn. Watch your water parameters if you have a small tank, otherwise nothing to worry about.

 

[gsiegel]

The tank is 280g. It is my first anemone. Lights are AI Vegas (4 of them about 18 in over the tank).
When I put it in the tank it expanded and looked happy for awhile. Then excreted the white smoky substance (some of the fish seemed to enjoy it). Now it is deflated but still pink and green in color. All the fish appear normal.

Here is a current photo. Anything I should be doing now?

 

[alb_56]

I would leave it alone and let it get adjusted for a couple days before I started worrying too much. Usually if it starts to melt, turn white, or lose the strength to hold on to a rock is when I start to get concerned. Keeping in mind that letting go of a rock to float and find a new spot is different then just not being able to hold on.

 

[Pxreefer]

+1. Give it some time.

 

[gsiegel]

Thx
Newbie to an anemone. Not totally inflated this morning, but does look better than last night and is brightly colored.

 

[tntdsol]

+1 on give it time. I do not know how you acclimated it, but that could possibly of caused the stress. Once it adjust to you water perm and lights it should inflate and be a great addition.

 

[Pxreefer]

Anemone don't spawn. They split into 2 . It's Kinda crazy to watch,

 

[alb_56]

Actually I'm pretty sure they can spawn.

 

[alb_56]

http://www.michiganreefers.com/forums/anemones-clownfish/95144-anemone-spawning.html

A huge problem when it happens.

 

[D-Nak]

Anemone don't spawn. They split into 2 . It's Kinda crazy to watch,

Something tells me this guy hasn't used Google before. LOL

But seriously, BTAs are able to spawn asexually, but they also spawn the old school way too.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1779914

 

[gsiegel]

Happy to say that the anemone is doing really well. Just thought I would share a photo.

Thanks for the feedback.

 

[tntdsol]

Good to hear!

 

[alb_56]

Looks great

 

[Pife]

I'm glad to see it doing good.