Help with RBTA

[goody]

Long story short, my true rose anemone was doing great and split after having it for 3 months. Summer came and I had some temp. issues while on vacation. Ever since, they have looked like they are going to die on me. food isn't sticking, color is awful looking, and they usually remain small in size. Please help.

December 2008, before problems

July 2009 After temp issues

Today

 

[roshi719]

Looks like the temp caused it to bleach on you.

 

[roshi719]

IE it gave up all its zooanthellae. Best thing would be to feed it if it will take and make sure you soak the food in vitamins.

 

[goody]

Thanks for the quick replies. I knew they bleached and was told they should get back their color. It's been 5+ months and not a lot of change and I can't get them to eat.

I will try vitamins (what kind?) but if I can't get food to stick, won't do any good. I wouldn't think they will get much better than they are since they are eating.

 

[Blackhawk Fan]

Selcon should work as a decent source of vitamins.

 

[roshi719]

Yup that or the brightwell Koralle-VM

 

[goody]

So just dip the food in these vitamins and hope the anemone takes the food?

 

[Ericm1205]

you can also dose your tank with the korralle-vm if they wont eat the soaked food. Brightwell makes vitamins and trace elements.