What should I do with this dying anemone?

[2014]

I took it out of the tank so it doesn't poison it, but should I put it out of its misery? Is it salvageable?

 

[D-Nak]

Smell it. You'll either hate me or you will be indifferent. If you hate me, throw it out. If you're indifferent, consider treating it (See the sticky above for treatment instructions).

 

[2014]

Thank you for responding. Do I actually lift it up to the surface and smell it?

 

[2014]

Also, is it the thread about treating an infected anemone with antibiotics? I wouldn't have thought to read that because I didn't realize that it is actually "infected".

 

[D-Nak]

Thank you for responding. Do I actually lift it up to the surface and smell it?

Yes. Remove it from the water and stick your nose to it. If it smells then throw it away. You'll know immediately.

Also, is it the thread about treating an infected anemone with antibiotics? I wouldn't have thought to read that because I didn't realize that it is actually "infected".

I've seen anemones in worse condition recover both with and without treatment.

 

[2014]

Well, it doesn't really smell any different than an aquarium, which isn't lovely but not foul either. So, I guess I will give it all I can to save it. Thank you for your advice.

 

[Shobloth]

I've saved anemones before. First, stop changing things for it like where it sits, lighting or rocks. second: feed it. I gave mine small chunks of silverside, shrimp and squid that were rinsed - took 5-8 days but you see results the next day. Good luck

 

[D-Nak]

I've saved anemones before. First, stop changing things for it like where it sits, lighting or rocks. second: feed it. I gave mine small chunks of silverside, shrimp and squid that were rinsed - took 5-8 days but you see results the next day. Good luck

Avoid silversides. They've been known to kill anemones on occasion.

 

[bigswaug]

Small chunks of squid will work.. Good luck

 

[2014]

I had been feeding it small chunks of squid and scallop and it seemed to be eating ok, but I think the water parameters went haywire and I made some changes and that just killed it. It was falling apart this morning, so it's over. No more anemones for me for a while. Tank was too young. I feel terrible when an animal suffers at my newbie (8 months with saltwater) mistakes. Live and learn. One thing I have really become clear on is most LFSs will not always give great advice if they are struggling to keep the doors open and it is completely up to me to do lots of research before buying anything new.

I really appreciate everyone's input and support. Thank you.

 

[D-Nak]

I had been feeding it small chunks of squid and scallop and it seemed to be eating ok, but I think the water parameters went haywire and I made some changes and that just killed it. It was falling apart this morning, so it's over. No more anemones for me for a while. Tank was too young. I feel terrible when an animal suffers at my newbie (8 months with saltwater) mistakes. Live and learn. One thing I have really become clear on is most LFSs will not always give great advice if they are struggling to keep the doors open and it is completely up to me to do lots of research before buying anything new.

I really appreciate everyone's input and support. Thank you.

Sorry to hear. Don't let this get you down, sometimes it takes and incident like this to not let it happen again.

Definitely ask questions about nems on this forum -- there are a lot of folks here who can help.

 

[Shobloth]

Nems like everything to change very gradually & lighting has to be moderate for the future. Don't get discouraged from them, once they settle they're easy & beautiful