First sea anemone a sebae please help

[pharaoh0323]

I got this Sebae anemone today about 12 hours ago, it is my first one. Is this normal for it to bunch up like a tomato? Thanks

 

[pharaoh0323]

This is it

 

[pharaoh0323]

This is it

This is another picture

 

[argiBK]

It’s difficult to see what we’re looking at with the blue light, can you possibly get a photo under white lights?

From what I can interpret, it possibly looks like the anemone’s foot is sticking out meaning it’s “upside down” and unable to attach. Sebae’s prefer to plant their foot underneath rocks and into the substrate.

 

[Jekyl]

Pics don't help much with anemone as they do weird things. To home one, you need a mature tank (close to a year is best), stable parameters in the correct ranges and strong lighting. Also no copper or tap water in the system.

 

[pharaoh0323]

This is how it looks

 

[pharaoh0323]

It’s difficult to see what we’re looking at with the blue light, can you possibly get a photo under white lights?

From what I can interpret, it possibly looks like the anemone’s foot is sticking out meaning it’s “upside down” and unable to attach. Sebae’s prefer to plant their foot underneath rocks and into the substrate.

It’s foot was in the correct place, I just updated the pictures

 

[pharaoh0323]

Pics don't help much with anemone as they do weird things. To home one, you need a mature tank (close to a year is best), stable parameters in the correct ranges and strong lighting. Also no copper or tap water in the system.

I’ve had my tank for over three years I take it to the store weekly to get the parameters checked there perfect they said

 

[vetteguy53081]

I’ve had my tank for over three years I take it to the store weekly to get the parameters checked there perfect they said

These nems are basic haitian and carriberan species requiring MODERATE light and water flow. Insufficient light and flow may be why yours has shrunk. Also feed 2x a week with mysis shrimp or chopped krill. Salinity 1.024-1.025

 

[pharaoh0323]

These nems are basic haitian and carriberan species requiring MODERATE light and water flow. Insufficient light and flow may be why yours has shrunk. Also feed 2x a week with mysis shrimp or chopped krill. Salinity 1.024-1.025

I’ve been doing all of that

 

[pharaoh0323]

I’ve been doing all of that

Does he look sick?

 

[pharaoh0323]

Does he look sick?

Am I killing him?

 

[vetteguy53081]

I’ve been doing all of that

Not looking good.
What test kits are you using ?
How old is tank ?

 

[pharaoh0323]

Here is another picture

 

[pharaoh0323]

Not looking good.
What test kits are you using ?
How old is tank ?

Tank is three years old I’ve had him for about 3 weeks took it to my local shop and they said everything looks perfect for a tank, I do water changes once a week

 

[Tired]

You should get your own test kit, preferably not API brand. Exact numbers are important, not just "perfect". They might have the wrong idea of what "perfect" is. At minimum, you should have them tell you the exact numbers for your nitrates and phosphates; weekly water changes may be too much.

What light do you have?

 

[pharaoh0323]

Here’s another one

 

[pharaoh0323]

You should get your own test kit, preferably not API brand. Exact numbers are important, not just "perfect". They might have the wrong idea of what "perfect" is. At minimum, you should have them tell you the exact numbers for your nitrates and phosphates; weekly water changes may be too much.

What light do you have?

I have a bio cube so just the standard lighting for that

 

[pharaoh0323]

I have a bio cube so just the standard lighting for that

I have my moon lights turn on at 730am and they go off at 1230pm in between are the normal lights

 

[argiBK]

@OrionN

It shouldn’t be placed on top of the rock structure, Sebae’s naturally bury their foot where the sand meets the rock structure. I’d dig a hole under your rock structure and place the nem there.

You’re going to need much stronger lighting as well. Sebae’s are demanding anemones and certainly not easy to care for.