Help with my Anemone

[rutger]

Hello fellow reefers,

Since my water change a week ago, my anemone totally shrinked. Does anyone know what caused this? How you can solve this issue?

 

[AlyciaMarie Verified Admin]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

It looks like its mouth is gaping open. Can you post your parameters, lighting, and tank age?

 

[dieselkeeper]

Since happen after a water change. I would start with a change in salinity. Do you know the temperature of the new saltwater before adding? Change in salinity or temp would cause stress to tank inhabitants.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

We need more information about the parameters. I agree with the above person, was there a swing in temp/salinity?

 

[rutger]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

It looks like its mouth is gaping open. Can you post your parameters, lighting, and tank age?

My parameters are as follows.

Temperature: 80° F

Ammonia: <0.1 ppm

Nitrite: <0.2 ppm

Nitrate: <5 ppm

pH: 8.2

Salinity: 1.025

See pictures for lighting.

The tank is roughly 4 months old.

 

[rutger]

Since happen after a water change. I would start with a change in salinity. Do you know the temperature of the new saltwater before adding? Change in salinity or temp would cause stress to tank inhabitants.

Temperature of the water was around 80. Salinity level was 1025.

 

[rutger]

We need more information about the parameters. I agree with the above person, was there a swing in temp/salinity?

See above answers

 

[rutger]

My parameters are as follows.

Temperature: 80° F

Ammonia: <0.1 ppm

Nitrite: <0.2 ppm

Nitrate: <5 ppm

pH: 8.2

Salinity: 1.025

See pictures for lighting.

The tank is roughly 4 months old.

My main question rightnow is whether my anemone can be cured… is it still alive? I am quite concerned at the moment. The clown fish are constantly around it as well…

 

[Gumbies R Us]

My parameters are as follows.

Temperature: 80° F

Ammonia: <0.1 ppm

Nitrite: <0.2 ppm

Nitrate: <5 ppm

pH: 8.2

Salinity: 1.025

See pictures for lighting.

The tank is roughly 4 months old.

Are you using API to test? Those are known for not being the most accurate.

 

[rutger]

Are you using API to test? Those are known for not being the most accurate.

Yes I do. Which more accurate one you recommend?

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Yes I do. Which more accurate one you recommend?

Look into getting salifert test kits, or if you can afford them, get Hannas

 

[rutger]

Look into getting salifert test kits, or if you can afford them, get Hannas

How about Red Sea Marine Care Test Kit (NH3/NH4, PH, KH, NO2)?