First time anemone help

[thisguy1]

I have one at the 5 to 6 month of my tank it lived but Dead 3 weeks later and I got my 2nd one 1 year later and it has been in my tank for 4 years now and just got a SUNBURST BTA nem it was like nothing no worries like the other one the 2nd one was moving a lot but now all fine but the BTA was the best just got it 2 months ago and split like 4 weeks after I got it and look amazing I would say wait till 1 year or 2 your tank will have no problem and the nem will look amazing my wasn't even close for a minute you just need to wait till All the bacteria is good and well

That's not good 0 phosphates
Are very bad

Just feed more I had the same problem and it will make algae grow crazy I was always scared to feed a lot but I started to and all algae went away like it was amazing like it was crazy 2 years I have not been feeding my tank enough and it made everything better

I’m hoping I can get them to survive I’m going to test my parameters again and if it’s the same again I’m going to feed a little more. Plus buy Neophos and Neonitro to see if they’ll help.

 

[thisguy1]

I hope the nem makes it! I bought two BTAs at the 5-6 month mark and had similar parameters like you. They both survived for another 6 months and then both died rather quickly - no idea why.

I’m hoping to if not I’ll wait til the year mark to try again. And make sure my parameters are good

 

[thisguy1]

The age of the tank is meant to be for the mature biome , to me the tank looks like it still needs to go through some stages I would expect some coraline growth for example and more algae present. I started with all live rocks because the cycle can take a very long time , not the normal ammonia - nitrate cycle . I started this tank in August, you also should elevate nitrate and phosphate as anemones can pull from the water column to help feed / heal

Your tank is definitely amazing! I plan on testing my tank again to see what my parameters are again but planning on buying Neonitro and Neophos for a little help.

 

[burnsq]

up the light to max. and add some nutrients to the water - Hope for the best

 

[dvgyfresh]

Your tank is definitely amazing! I plan on testing my tank again to see what my parameters are again but planning on buying Neonitro and Neophos for a little help.

Thanks , it’s mostly due to using live rocks versus dry I think , you could always get some to seed

 

[thisguy1]

up the light to max. and add some nutrients to the water - Hope for the best

Been thinking about considering it and thanks!

 

[thisguy1]

Thanks , it’s mostly due to using live rocks versus dry I think , you could always get some to seed

I’ve always used dry rock with previous tanks I’ve had in the past heard a few horror stores with using live rocks. Been thinking about using live rocks in bigger future tank. Never had a nem always mostly euphyllias lol. Here’s a pic of my last tank from last year which I miss but sold

 

[rayadog]

Yea, it’s rough trying to throw an anemone in “right away.” 5 months, the tank is still maturing in cycle I think. Been there myself. But hey at least they were free!

 

[rayadog]

I hope the best! Good luck!

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

What size is the tank?

 

[thisguy1]

What size is the tank?

It’s 20 gallons

 

[rayadog]

My 20 took a LOOOOOONG time to really mature because changes can be really drastic.