Just got my first BTA

[MBVette]

So I put in my first BTA yesterday afternoon and everything seemed to be going great. He seemed to settle into a spot and was staying there.

I came to the tank this morning and he was hiding in a cave, but still spread out. Now he has since moved further into a dark cave, hanging out upside down and has closed up a bit. Is this normal behavior for an anemone to go into hiding like this? I can barely see him right now as he has hidden himself so well, should I be worried or will he probably come out of that cave when he is ready?

Thanks

 

[MarineFlake]

Nem will come out when, if, it is ready. Light acclimation is commonly over looked and most nems are set loose in a tank with vastly differeny lighting options from which they came. Not to mention, tank params. Expect it to move frequently until it, if ever, finds a favorite spot...Cover your pumps intakes, GL!

 

[kcooley]

Cover your pumps intakes

Straight up!! sponges or use filter media and rubberband it. you will need to keep either one clean regardless.