Not sure what to do. Haddoni crawled under a rock.

DasCamel

DasCamel

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Ok, I've had the Haddoni for around 2 months now, he was treated recently with Cipro, had to pull him out of the tank 4.5 weeks ago, released and smelled horrid.

Last week, had him doing much better, accepting shrimp and not deflating loving his coffee cup. So, I acclimated him in the refugium, did even better. I think the refugium has the best flow of all my tanks, go figure.

On Sunday, I pulled all my rock, to catch and treat last fish for Brook, rearranged rock work and added some well rinsed live sand so the Haddoni has4"+ 25% water change. Corals, zoa's, sabae Crispa, GBTA all settled doing great. Parameters steady. Not even an algae bloom. Salinity spot on 35 ppt. Even got the Crispa to regain some brown color from being bleached.

So the Haddoni went in Sunday loving the cup, and the next morning he was gone. I got my cup back...

After some searching, I spotted him under a rock hiding. I can see more of him after two days but ***. I don't get what triggered him to bunch up under the rock and sand. Could he be trapped? Rock feels secure and stable. What now?
He's in the back left of the alcove, can see part of the column.

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Yes on the lights in the sig.

Yes on the lights in the sig.

dalilgriffith said:
You failed to mention how old the tank was and what lighting you have.
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The tank is 6.5 months old and currently fishless. The lights are running at about 60% and have gotten a bleached Sabae to regain some color at 30" depth.
 
My thoughts.

6.5 months is quite a short time to have a tank running before adding an anemone like that. Haddonis are rather robust and durable in my experience but they prefer certain environments. The anemone is not hiding from the light. In my experience, they metabolize primarily mostly light with supplemental feedings of meaty food. So, I am going to assume that the age of your tank and your tank parameters are my points of interest. I need to see results of some ammonia & nitrite tests. Nitrate too! Test and Post your results.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BLJWNLPhvM This is when I first got mine.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYw3n3zcsi4 A few months later. Shes gorgeous in this video.
 
I would have a few days of storm weather in the tank (dim the lights), and see if he comes out. A happy anemone probably won't hide from light, but a sick one recently treated with a potent antibiotic might.
 
I'll test all the parameters again tonight. Never had issues before, I'll check again and post exact results.

Update though, he is opening up, into the far left corner. I noticed this morning he went deeper and looked to be pointing backwards. I can't see his mouth w/o getting creative though, but he has opened up into the corner there is space.... (What a high maintenance ******!)

Here is a quick photo from above, can catch a bit of teal. Sticking my head around can see more of him. He has been under par38 led bulb entire time during tx. Has been responding well to light. I think he likes the flow back there?

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Lights & flow?

Lights & flow?

TinManx said:
I would have a few days of storm weather in the tank (dim the lights), and see if he comes out. A happy anemone probably won't hide from light, but a sick one recently treated with a potent antibiotic might.
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Should I just let him be for now? After a week or two place a small power head back there to get him to move where everyone can appreciate him?
 
Moving him.

Moving him.

TinManx said:
I don't know if it is the right way, but I never move anemones, so I would just let him be.
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Going to let him be for a few weeks. Probably just acclimating again. Only thing that worries me, I can't see his mouth w/o using a mirror attached to maybe a pvc.(build it this weekend.) From what I can tell he looks healthy. After about a month, going to slowly urge him to face the other way by upping the flow back there and then blocking it with more sand/rock.

Very likely he'll move on his own for more light. I still can't believe he tunneled underneath the large rock to the other side. I built that alcove in the front just for him, so he wouldn't get too much flow.

That area also had deep sand for his comfort... Well, he fits into our household perfectly. Strong willed, stubborn, and always does what I don't expect.

I'll post some pictures this weekend, w/o fish everything is starting to look great. SPS have great polyp extension and are showing their colors well. Updated parameters also coming later.
 
As long as some part of him reach the light, and you are able to get him food, he should be OK. However, if you want to rearrange the rock so you can see him well, you should do it. Carpets are beautiful creatures. No use to have one and not see it much.
 
TinManx said:
Good luck!!!
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Thanks

OrionN said:
As long as some part of him reach the light, and you are able to get him food, he should be OK. However, if you want to rearrange the rock so you can see him well, you should do it. Carpets are beautiful creatures. No use to have one and not see it much.
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He's super sticky so feeding shouldn't be an issue. I think he does get some light, but not in an enjoyable position at all. No rush though, going to wait this out a bit. He's under a mountain currently.
 
Alright, my family has officially named him Troll Carpet. He's settled into the corner spot nicely and moved up a few inches to get more light. Can still only see him from above...

In contrast the other nems are front and center and in great view.
 
OrionN said:
I would move him so you can enjoy him. Move the rock not remove him from the rock
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He's actually attached to the tank floor under that rock, it has an arch to it which he likes.
That rock supports the entire structure. I'm thinking of bouncing some water flow off the wall near him at some point to get him move back to the front of structure. The trick will be is to cut that flow once he changes sides to get him to stay there. I'll block that back area once he clears it. Sound like an ok plan?
In theory it sounds ok, have a feeling he'll figure a way to surprise us again.
 
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