Anemone Help!

[reefnewbie96]

Hi, I’m new to saltwater tank keeping. I got a tank for free and decided to try saltwater. I have two clownfish and 4 turbo snails that have been doing well so I decided to get an anemone from PetCo for my tank. It hasn’t been doing well and I’m not sure what I’ve been doing wrong; I placed it in an area that had good flow and directly under the led lights in my tank but it moved under the rock and now doesn’t get any flow or much light. I’ve tried moving it and flipping the rock around to where the anemone gets better flow and more light but it keeps moving back under the rock. I feed it frozen brine shrimp with spirulina (I thaw it in a bowl with water from the tank). Attached are pictures of what it looked like when I bought it and what it currently looks like. I’m really sad about it and I don’t want it to die or kill it by accident; any help would be appreciated! I have also been struggling with Cyanobacteria but I’m doing regular water changes and have a protein skimmer on order that I think will help

 

[jabberwock]

I am sorry but you are way to early for a nem. Stop trying to make it do stuff it does not want to do. You may want to consider returning it to try and save it.

 

[phillyb614]

I am sorry but you are way to early for a nem. Stop trying to make it do stuff it does not want to do. You may want to consider returning it to try and save it.

I agree. You should probably wait at least a year before putting an anemone. Your tank needs to be more established.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Hi, I’m new to saltwater tank keeping. I got a tank for free and decided to try saltwater. I have two clownfish and 4 turbo snails that have been doing well so I decided to get an anemone from PetCo for my tank. It hasn’t been doing well and I’m not sure what I’ve been doing wrong; I placed it in an area that had good flow and directly under the led lights in my tank but it moved under the rock and now doesn’t get any flow or much light. I’ve tried moving it and flipping the rock around to where the anemone gets better flow and more light but it keeps moving back under the rock. I feed it frozen brine shrimp with spirulina (I thaw it in a bowl with water from the tank). Attached are pictures of what it looked like when I bought it and what it currently looks like. I’m really sad about it and I don’t want it to die or kill it by accident; any help would be appreciated! I have also been struggling with Cyanobacteria but I’m doing regular water changes and have a protein skimmer on order that I think will help

Take the anemone back if you can. A mature tank is a must for them. With a new tank, there are changes in chemistry and anemone needs stable water quality and tank will endure a series of water changes which they also do not favor. Take some time to get parameters stable and let the system cycle for a few months.
Acclimation also very important at introduction

 

[reefnewbie96]

I am sorry but you are way to early for a nem. Stop trying to make it do stuff it does not want to do. You may want to consider returning it to try and save it.

Gotcha, I will try to return it. We’ve had the tank up since July/August and I thought that was enough time. Thank you for your advice!

 

[reefnewbie96]

I agree. You should probably wait at least a year before putting an anemone. Your tank needs to be more established.

I will be trying to return it, if possible. The tank has been up since July/August and I thought it would be ready for an anemone. If I’m able to return this one, I will definitely wait a full year before attempting another. Thank you for your advice!

 

[reefnewbie96]

Take the anemone back if you can. A mature tank is a must for them. With a new tank, there are changes in chemistry and anemone needs stable water quality and tank will endure a series of water changes which they also do not favor. Take some time to get parameters stable and let the system cycle for a few months.
Acclimation also very important at introduction.

Yes, I will be trying to return it. If they aren’t able to take it back, is there anything I can do to try to help it? Should I just keep feeding it and hope for the best?

 

[vetteguy53081]

Yes, I will be trying to return it. If they aren’t able to take it back, is there anything I can do to try to help it? Should I just keep feeding it and hope for the best?

Monitor and maintain water quality but explain to store that you were not aware that your anemone was not well suited for a newer tank and will be back for one when the time is right

 

[reefnewbie96]

Monitor and maintain water quality but explain to store that you were not aware that your anemone was not well suited for a newer tank and will be back for one when the time is right

Okay, thank you!

 

[garygb]

What are your water parameters?
Here's an article you might fine helpful:

Bubble Tip Anemone Care Guide: Everything You Need To Know! – Aquarium Arcanum

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