Need ritteri owners feedback

[AQUA DAVE]

I have had my Ritteri for about a month and a half and it has always been big and healthy looking. Have fed it 4 times with brine shrimp and today for the first time it has completely deflated. I think this is normal because they have to do this every once in a while but im being extra cautious with this guy. Let me know if yours do this and how often, also how long it takes to fully inflate again.

Thanks
David

 

[SEAFLOWERS]

Normal behavior, when mine deflate it usually takes them a few hours or so to open again.(getting rid of waste and taking in new water)

 

[Pavlo]

I have not seen mine fully deflated in the last 3 years, infact it is rare to even see a deflated tentacle. I dont feed it though so it doesnt have much waste to expel. The only food it gets is what it can grab when I feed my fish.

hth

 

[MarinaP]

Re: Need ritteri owners feedback

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7300059#post7300059 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by David_agg05
I think this is normal

No, this is not normal, IMHO. Something is off in your tank or something was wrong with the anemone when you first purchased her/him.

 

[sushiking]

I have kept a ritteri for around 6 years. I have seen this type of "deflation" but only for short periods (hours). If this goes on longer than a day, I would be concerned.