Perfect on first day, awful second

[ReefEsq]

Basically, these were the first additions to my new system. (cycling for two months, adding ammonia to keep bacteria alive, etc.) Its two orange storms, and a BTA. I’ve kept anemones in the past, so I knew the first day it would be deflated, and finding a spot. To my surprise, it was actually all bubbled up, colorful, all around visually thriving. Then the next day (today 06/10/19 is the third day of it being in my system) it looked awful. As it were on its last legs. I unfortunately didn’t take any pictures of it then, but its now been two days since and it doesn’t appear to be getting any worse, but also no better. See pictures below. Everything else in my system seems to be doing well. I drip acclimated for about 2 hours. Does anyone have any experience with something like this, or any suggestions? Thank you!

 

[James M]

It’s still acclimating but your tank is too new for them nem. They need a 6+ month old tank

 

[Peach02]

what light are you using?
did the anemone look good in the store?
plus anemones are weird they will be super happy one minute then look half dead the next with seemingly no cause for change. I wouldn't worry about it too much

 

[Paul Sands]

It’s still acclimating but your tank is too new for them nem. They need a 6+ month old tank

This is not exactly true. An anemone needs stable parameters. As long as all parameters are in the correct range and stable, a tank can support an anemone. I think the 6 month rule was to insure new aquarists could manage their parameters before putting in more challenging specimens. It seems like OP isn’t new to the hobby and should be able to keep things stable.

Anemones are fickle. Mine decided to go for a walkabout a few days ago. Spent the day as close as he could get to the light. Then decided to hide in a cave for a few days. Back to where he was a week ago. Who knows.

 

[skyrne_isk]

Basically, these were the first additions to my new system. (cycling for two months, adding ammonia to keep bacteria alive, etc.) Its two orange storms, and a BTA. I’ve kept anemones in the past, so I knew the first day it would be deflated, and finding a spot. To my surprise, it was actually all bubbled up, colorful, all around visually thriving. Then the next day (today 06/10/19 is the third day of it being in my system) it looked awful. As it were on its last legs. I unfortunately didn’t take any pictures of it then, but its now been two days since and it doesn’t appear to be getting any worse, but also no better. See pictures below. Everything else in my system seems to be doing well. I drip acclimated for about 2 hours. Does anyone have any experience with something like this, or any suggestions? Thank you!

Something doesn't look right about that anemone. Like it was a chopped up clone (where folks cut up anemones instead of letting them split on their own). Naturally occurring clones don't usually have so few tentacles or a mouth so off center.