RBTA Hiding for over a month

[reefallen]

I know that it's not uncommon for these guys to move around...however, mine moved to the back of the tank (took it's 2 pink anemonefish with it!) and has been there over a month, possibly 6-7 weeks...

I'm a little concerned as it is difficult if not impossible to feed and it is starting to look a little bleached from what little of it I can see.

I don't *think* it split or is splitting, but I really can't tell because of it's location.

I normally feed key west raw shrimp in small pieces. (note: my bristeworms are getting quite chunky with it being so difficult to feed). I have tried not trying to target feed it for almost a week. It still didn't budge.

My water parameters have not changed and I have not added anything new to the tank in a long time.

ANY IDEAS OR SUGGESTIONS??

Should I try to rearrange the corals/liverock to put it back where it can actually get light and get fed? Thanks in advance!

 

[tgfrench]

If you can just turn the rock its attached to towards the front that would be the way to go. A word of warning though, be prepared for a fish attack. It can be startling so don't drop the rock at first nip. Clowns can be visous and protective.

 

[reefallen]

BUMP!!

Thanks! I appreciate your help and advice!! And thanks for the warning about the possible fish attack!! I do have a sailfin tang in there too that is quite protective and has already attacked me. Plus, I have a foxface rabbitfish that could require an ER trip if it gets me!! LOL!! Not sure how both the pairs of anemonefish will be... Ok. Now I'm a little worried!

I was considering that, but of course, the nem is attached to a rock that it on the bottom of the pile and the biggest rock in the tank. It will require moving multiple rocks and corals. I wasn't sure if this would stress things out more. Plus, I would have to rearrange all the rocks in order for that particular rock to be facing "front" and getting light.

Do you still think I should try? I am really worried...

Anyone else too?!

 

[Slakker]

Honestly...I'd change up your flow a little bit to see if you can get it to move somewhere more ideal.

 

[reefallen]

Thank you!!! I think I'll try that first since the other would be a huge undertaking!!

I'm assuming that you are thinking to direct the flow in the direction of the nem? Am I correct in my thinking?

 

[tgfrench]

blasting the flow at the foot may get it to budge.