Anemone- what’s wrong// is this normal??

[Clemons123!]

Yes I know I have algae. I’m working to try and get it off.

Did a water change like 20 mins ago.

I just got this anemone this last weekend. It did great day one. But now it’s shrinking, closing up and I moved it ( I know) but it was like melting into the sand upside down.
5th pic was yesterday.

 

[bluemon]

How old is the tank?

Can you post some parameters?

I'm assuming its a BTA?

 

[Clemons123!]

How old is the tank?

Can you post some parameters?

I'm assuming its a BTA?

Almost 8 months.
Yes BTA.


I just did the water change would the parameters be proper to test right now?

Last test was 2 days ago ( had to go to LFS for salt water)
7.8-8.0 ph
0 nitrite and nitrate
Ammonia was 0.25

 

[Tahoe61]

We need current specific gravity, temp and ammonia. How are you testing?

 

[Clemons123!]

We need current specific gravity, temp and ammonia. How are you testing?

I have the API test kit now. The Hanna Checkers and other test kits are coming in tomorrow.

I will go double check the temp when I get back from work.

 

[BristleWormHater]

Almost 8 months.
Yes BTA.


I just did the water change would the parameters be proper to test right now?

Last test was 2 days ago ( had to go to LFS for salt water)
7.8-8.0 ph
0 nitrite and nitrate
Ammonia was 0.25

What lighting do you have on this tank?
.25 ammonia is probably just a result of using the api kit, you shouldn't be seeing it in an 8 month old tank. 0 nitrate is not good, you need to have nutrients in the tank, could also be a false read from the api kit though.
You should start mixing your own saltwater, that is very important for keeping anything beyond fish and soft coral. Lfs batches usually aren't consistent and it's never good to leave your water parameters out of your control. All you need is a bucket, a powerhead (around 500gph) and salt mix (instant ocean is cheap and it works). All that only costs $40-$50.
Anemones need stong lighting and stable water parameters. Sadly I think this anemone is a goner, looks like it's starting to deteriorate.

 

[Tahoe61]

Double and triple check salinity.

 

[Clemons123!]

What lighting do you have on this tank?
.25 ammonia is probably just a result of using the api kit, you shouldn't be seeing it in an 8 month old tank. 0 nitrate is not good, you need to have nutrients in the tank, could also be a false read from the api kit though.
You should start mixing your own saltwater, that is very important for keeping anything beyond fish and soft coral. Lfs batches usually aren't consistent and it's never good to leave your water parameters out of your control. All you need is a bucket, a powerhead (around 500gph) and salt mix (instant ocean is cheap and it works). All that only costs $40-$50.
Anemones need stong lighting and stable water parameters. Sadly I think this anemone is a goner, looks like it's starting to deteriorate.

I have the light that came with the kit. It's an aqua Japan. I have a new light coming tonight that is a Nicrew 135 W.


Until now I did not think I really needed to possibly use the other kits. So I stayed with API. After cycling I was told I did not need to test much. I only have GSP corals and now a single mushroom. Thats why I got the calcium and alk and magnesium tests.



TBH we do not really have a place that I can put an RODI system as we are still trying to figure it out. So I would only be able to use Tap and declorinator to make the water. would this be okay?


I didn't think of theirs not being consistent. So honestly I hadn't tested salinity. I have the hanna salinity meter and a hydrometer coming tomorrow

 

[Sophie"s mom]

Can you get an under the kitchen sink RO/DI system? They are very easy to install. Tap water has a lot more than just chlorine in it. IT has metals, etc. just not a good choice for a reef aquarium.

 

[BristleWormHater]

I have the light that came with the kit. It's an aqua Japan. I have a new light coming tonight that is a Nicrew 135 W.


Until now I did not think I really needed to possibly use the other kits. So I stayed with API. After cycling I was told I did not need to test much. I only have GSP corals and now a single mushroom. Thats why I got the calcium and alk and magnesium tests.



TBH we do not really have a place that I can put an RODI system as we are still trying to figure it out. So I would only be able to use Tap and declorinator to make the water. would this be okay?


I didn't think of theirs not being consistent. So honestly I hadn't tested salinity. I have the hanna salinity meter and a hydrometer coming tomorrow

Like @Sophie"s mom said RODI units are not hard to install. You can hook one up to a sink, a garden hose, pretty much any faucet will work and they don't even need to be a permanent fixture. But if you really can't find a place for one you can buy RO water at grocery stores. It is not as good as RODI water, which has the extra process of deionization. Or you could buy RODI from your fish store and use it to mix saltwater, I think that's even a better option then buying saltwater from them. Using dechlorinated tap water will give you a TON of algae issues due to dissolved solids, so I don't think that's a good option.

 

[Clemons123!]

Can you get an under the kitchen sink RO/DI system? They are very easy to install. Tap water has a lot more than just chlorine in it. IT has metals, etc. just not a good choice for a reef aquarium.

My partner says that the water has to be turned on the entire day so the water is constantly running non stop. Which would increase water bill a lot. Is this true ? Otherwise we have 2 sinks it could go under. But not sure how much I could store or how to.

Laundry room is inside and has a sink but no room for storage

 

[Clemons123!]

Like @Sophie"s mom said RODI units are not hard to install. You can hook one up to a sink, a garden hose, pretty much any faucet will work and they don't even need to be a permanent fixture. But if you really can't find a place for one you can buy RO water at grocery stores. It is not as good as RODI water, which has the extra process of deionization. Or you could buy RODI from your fish store and use it to mix saltwater, I think that's even a better option then buying saltwater from them. Using dechlorinated tap water will give you a TON of algae issues due to dissolved solids, so I don't think that's a good option.

We do get RO from them. I didn’t think about getting a big delivery of RO for it.

 

[BristleWormHater]

My partner says that the water has to be turned on the entire day so the water is constantly running non stop. Which would increase water bill a lot. Is this true ? Otherwise we have 2 sinks it could go under. But not sure how much I could store or how to.

Laundry room is inside and has a sink but no room for storage

Depends on how much water you need and the gpd (gallons per day) of your system. Rodi units produce waste waste water and rodi water, something like 3-4 gallons of waste water for every 1-2 gallons of RODI. So depending on how big your tank is, it could be costly. They dont need to run all day, just stop it when you get enough water. The waste water can be used, you can drink it or do whatever with it it contains the same stuff normal tap water does.

 

[Clemons123!]

Depends on how much water you need and the gpd (gallons per day) of your system. Rodi units produce waste waste water and rodi water, something like 3-4 gallons of waste water for every 1-2 gallons of RODI. So depending on how big your tank is, it could be costly. They dont need to run all day, just stop it when you get enough water. The waste water can be used, you can drink it or do whatever with it it contains the same stuff normal tap water does.

My tank from this is 20 ish gallons. And I have another I’m setting up that is 210.

So needing probably 25- 30 gallons a week or more ??

 

[BristleWormHater]

My tank from this is 20 ish gallons. And I have another I’m setting up that is 210.

So needing probably 25- 30 gallons a week or more ??

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[vetteguy53081]

Yes I know I have algae. I’m working to try and get it off.

Did a water change like 20 mins ago.

I just got this anemone this last weekend. It did great day one. But now it’s shrinking, closing up and I moved it ( I know) but it was like melting into the sand upside down.
5th pic was yesterday.

Often you will see this with a tank that is less that 5 months old, high in phosphates, too much light and or flow and poor acclimation to tank