Bubble anemone moving

[Cjeezy17]

I have tried everything from glueing my anemone down to using reef puddy it will not stop moving and I don’t want it to sting and kill my other corals how can I keep it in one spot

 

[Baldyreef]

I have tried everything from glueing my anemone down to using reef puddy it will not stop moving and I don’t want it to sting and kill my other corals how can I keep it in one spot

you should never try to glue or fasten a nem down, they will move on their own no matter what until they find a spot they like, how long have you had it and how long has it been moving?
is this your first nem?
edit: depending on your tank size some people keep anenome boxes to try to keep them from killing coral, but I'd reccomend leaving it be for its own health and overall well being

 

[Fish Fan]

Please don't glue your anemone down, they move to a spot they prefer best, often to the detriment of corals in their path, which is just part of the deal when you keep anemone

 

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Anemones will move where they want to be, your best bet would be to let it settle where it wants, then place your corals away from it. Once they find a happy spot and don't move for a couple of weeks they will usually stick to it. If it settles in an area that you don't want it to, point a powerhead or wave maker towards it as the extra flow will encourage it to move.

 

[Cjeezy17]

I have tried everything from glueing my anemone down to using reef puddy it will not stop moving and I don’t want it to sting and kill my other corals how can I keep it in one spot

you should never try to glue or fasten a nem down, they will move on their own no matter what until they find a spot they like, how long have you had it and how long has it been moving?
is this your first nem?
edit: depending on your tank size some people keep anenome boxes to try to keep them from killing coral, but I'd reccomend leaving it be for its own health and overall well being

I have a 125 gallon tank

 

[Baldyreef]

I have tried everything from glueing my anemone down to using reef puddy it will not stop moving and I don’t want it to sting and kill my other corals how can I keep it in one spot

you should never try to glue or fasten a nem down, they will move on their own no matter what until they find a spot they like, how long have you had it and how long has it been moving?
is this your first nem?
edit: depending on your tank size some people keep anenome boxes to try to keep them from killing coral, but I'd reccomend leaving it be for its own health and overall well being

I have a 125 gallon tank

Got it so then you could definitely use a basket to keep it in, but like I previously stated it’s more recommended to let them settle on their own, has it finally settled or is it still moving?

 

[BryanM]

Not going to be a popular reply, but you likely wont get it to stop moving unless you deposit it in the bin.

So returning to teh LFS or giving to a friend are good options

Nems do nem things. They are the cats of reefing, and I for one love the way they look, but will never have another one in my tank.

 

[Fish Fan]

They are the cats of reefing

^I love that!!

 

[BryanM]

^I love that!!

Thanks, it is so true.

I had 1. 2, 3, 5, 6, 8. Weeds.

And none of them ever stayed put.

I'd consider a gigantica, but I really don't have the room for it to grow.