New Bubble Tip Anemone acclimation time?

[IanMauger]

My main display has been up and running for over a year now and I decided to purchase a Green BTA. Dripped acclimated for over 1.5 hours. Placed him, and of course he tumbled and moved around to a spot where he took hold. At the bottom, under an overhang. But he will inflate out to reach the lights.

So I put him in a week ago. Now me not being any expert in anemones as this is my first one, I am wondering if deflating and inflating throughout the day are normal acclimation for one? I can see it's mouth sometimes, but it's not gaping and it doesn't happen all the time. He has no signs of damage and not losing color. The only thing is a inflate deflate period throughout the day. Is this normal?

Thanks!

My Parameters:
Ammonia: 0
Nitrite: 0
Nitrate: >10ppm
Phosphate: 0.05ppm
PH: 8.3
Alk: 8.5
Calcium: 420ppm
Salinity: 1.026
Temp: 78.5F

 

[Dancingmad]

In/deflating is normal behavior. I get concerned if their mouth is gaping, significant visible loss in body mass, erosion of tentacles (not to be confused with bubbles vs no bubbles) and of course bleaching. Damage to the foot can be a real show stopper too.

Sounds like your nem is fine. Pictures are helpful for other to weigh in.

Happy reefin!

Disclaimer - just a hobbyist! Relaying info strickly based on my experience and info at hand.

 

[IanMauger]

Sorry, I don't have a filter, but here he is.

In/deflating is normal behavior. I get concerned if their mouth is gaping, significant visible loss in body mass, erosion of tentacles (not to be confused with bubbles vs no bubbles) and of course bleaching. Damage to the foot can be a real show stopper too.

Sounds like your nem is fine. Pictures are helpful for other to weigh in.

Happy reefin!

Disclaimer - just a hobbyist! Relaying info strickly based on my experience and info at hand.