New RBTA... not sticky

[Newreeflady]

This guy does not grab his food. It's only been a couple days, but I'm a little concerned about it.

The nem also has not moved from where I placed it. I know sometimes they don't, but combined with not eating I'm just wondering if that is a sign of severe stress.

Experienced reefers, thoughts?

-A

 

[Toddrtrex]

Is its month closed tightly? I wouldn't worry about it not being sticky, nor about it grabbing its food just yet.

I am assuming this is the one that you got from LA? ( diver's den section ) It is a bit of a trip from Wisconsin to NY, so I wouldn't be too concerned yet. Would think that by Monday it should be perking up.

Also, anytime I have gotten a new anemone, I tried not to find it for the first week, just to give it time to settle in.

 

[Newreeflady]

Hi Todd,

I'll just leave it be. Water is looking good and the other animals are healthy so hopefully he'll "perk up" a bit. It is not gaping or deflated... but it isn't fully inflated either. Probably about 60% I estimate.

I'll update soon. You're right, it was a rough trip for it!

thx for the reassurance...
Angela

 

[Toddrtrex]

hey Angela.

If everything else is normal, I wouldn't be too concerned. And since its mouth isn't gaping, I don't think you have to be worried at all.

Heck, when I moved one of my Haddonis from one tank to another ( an easier trip then your BTA went through ) it wasn't sticky for a couple of days, and they are normally like velcro when it comes to holding onto things.

Glad that I could offer some reassurance.

And.... PICS.