Anemone giving off smoke stuff?

Nemo1 · Jun 4, 2020

Recently added 2 bubble tip anemones, the one has been fine so far but the other has been releasing a smoke type of thing? The lights are out and it has stopped for now, is it something to be concerned about? They have only been in tank for 2 days now

tsouth · Jun 4, 2020

I suspect that these anemones are spawning into the water column, releasing their eggs and/or sperm. I do not have experience within regards to this matter, but I do not believe it is an issue of concern. The eggs and sperm will serve as food, and what isn't will be removed through filtration.

Nemo1 · Jun 4, 2020

Would that happen even though It’s only been in the tank 2 days? It’s underneath a rock not getting much light or flow which I thought was odd, they usually like high light from what I’ve researched

tsouth · Jun 4, 2020

I think it would be of great help if you were able to show a picture

There is no harm in doing a water change to help clean up the water. I would recommend doing one if it helps put you at ease. Monitor the anemone closely for the next day or two and if you see signs of improvement. If not, be sure to point that out in this thread. I'll continue researching with you.

Nemo1 · Jun 4, 2020

Pictures are from now and it is no longer smoking, it wasn’t that much I noticed as I was feeding my fish the anemone was in a ball of this “smoke” it wasn’t enough to cloud all the water just around it

tsouth · Jun 4, 2020

I think you three will be a-ok. Skim well, perform a water change if you want, and run carbon. Time will tell. I expect that by later this evening, everything will be in good shape.