Need Anemone Id Please!!!!!!

[nino4u]

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I haven't feed him cause I just got him Thursday!!! I just did a 20% water change so I guess I'll wait and see what happens now!!!

What do you guys think, should I move him or just wait to see what he chooses to do????
I have some shrimp at the house, do you guys think I should also try feeding him a tiny piece now or just wait till he's looking better and his mouth closes????

Thanks Wyze

Many of the anemones sold in LFS are not in prime condition and it is understandable that collection, shipping and crowding can take its toll.
Even healthy specimens will often refuse food if they have not adjusted to their surroundings.


So here's what you can do:

1. When it's a new introduction like yours, leave it be and wherever it decides to setup shop, make sure it is well lighted.

2. Unless there's clear sign of injury back off on any antibiotic or prophylactic additives.
A significant part of many host anemones' nutrition comes from ingesting the very mucus that coats their oral disc and tentacles,
along with any adherent debris and colonizing bacteria and protozoa. You don't want to nuke the mucus clear of the very snacks being trapped or farmed in it.

3. When you do proceed to feed, try very very small portions of VERY FRESH shrimp or fish the flavor (chemical cues)
will be all the more familiar to the anemone for the freshness. Once they're comfy with the chow, you can try gradually increasing morsel size.

 

[Wyze]

Needless to say, he ain't like the spot I put him and he's on the move again!!!! I just ran to Walmart and when got back he had moved under the flat rock!!! Pic coming when I put this stuff up!!!!

 

[Rippinfrags]

IMO, just let him be. Like others have said, do not move him unless he is in serious danger (about to be sucked into a powerhead or overflow)! Personally I would only move the bta if it gets close to the overflow, you can always relocate a powerhead. You will receive more help for your anemone if you are willing to post your tanks water parameters, lighting specs, filtration, and any other tid bits you can throw in there. good luck.

 

[Wyze]

Ok let me see, my water is perfect!!! I'll do a full test tomorrow and post the readings!!!!
I went to a family bar b q and when I came home I found him where I wanted!!!! Lets hope he likes it here and stays!!!
Mouth is closed and he looks hella better than he did when I left!!!!
We'll have to wait and see what tomorrow holds!!!!

 

[Wyze]

Ok let me see, my water is good!!! I'll do a full test tomorrow and post the readings!!!!
I went to a family bar b q and when I came home I found him where I wanted!!!! Lets hope he likes it here and stays!!!
Mouth is closed and he looks hella better than he did when I left!!!!
We'll have to wait and see what tomorrow holds!!!!

 

[Korrine]

aiptasia x works really well on those pesky mojano's and aip's. Good luck w/your nem

 

[Wyze]

aiptasia x works really well on those pesky mojano's and aip's. Good luck w/your nem

I thought about trying that X but my tank is so deep it would be to much trouble!!!!!!
I have a Jade Filefish in QT, it had some spots so he's not ready to prove himself worthy yet!!!!!! Hopefully he'll do the trick once he comes home!!!!!

I was just looking at the nem and he really looks a lot better!!! I know one thing though he's what I wanted so I'm willing to do whatever I can to help him get back healthy!!!!!

 

[BairdimusPrime]

ive had a crystal clear bta come back bright pink/orange with some tlc
i feed it three times a week, either diced scallops, chopped silversides, or mysis shrimp.
took about two months but it came back. i use a uv sterilizer to ensure the clarity of the water plus weekly water changes. Good luck!

 

[Wyze]

Last night

This morning

 

[Sao870]

wow BTA's are very tuff

 

[Wyze]

wow BTA's are very tuff

Yep I agree!!! He had me worried for a minute but looks like he wasn't going out without a fight!!!!!! Lol
I'm gone wait a couple days until his mouth is tight then I'll try feeding him!!!!!!

 

[mrbncal]

Sliced scallop has always worked for me. Nice soft meat, easy to digest and they seem to go right after it. * btw I do the same as you when I have room and I see a struggling nem. They recover pretty well when conditions are right. Then i trade em back to the LFS . kudos for your effort.

 

[Wyze]

Just feed him a small piece of shrimp bout 15 mins ago and he must have liked it!!!!! Lol
He's looking better than he did in the store IMO!! Mouth is a bit open but Im guessing it's from just eating!!!!!

He got bigger and his color looks a lil better!!! Although I could be a lil excited and tripping!!!!!