Chrisv.
2500 Club Member
Here is one from out in left field:
I'm in the midst of treating my tank for dinoflagellates. As is common I started with manual removal followed by a several day long blackout period. I'm two days into the planned three day blackout.
I just took a peep into the tank (which has been covered to make it 100% dark) and I see that my RBTA has been on the move (not surprising! He was always a wanderer and now he is no doubt looking for light!)
Of all places, he has attached to the back of a big Mexican turbo snail.
The snail is also on the move, brining the anemone with it.
What would you guys do? If the snail stays put for long enough (as he often does) the anemone will have time to wander off. Unless of course he is opposed to moving due to being stimulated by the movement of the snail.
If I pull him off manually, I of course risk damage. If I turn on the lights, the snail, who seems more active at night) will maybe slow down, but then I have botched my 3 day dino blackout.
Arghhhhh!
I'm in the midst of treating my tank for dinoflagellates. As is common I started with manual removal followed by a several day long blackout period. I'm two days into the planned three day blackout.
I just took a peep into the tank (which has been covered to make it 100% dark) and I see that my RBTA has been on the move (not surprising! He was always a wanderer and now he is no doubt looking for light!)
Of all places, he has attached to the back of a big Mexican turbo snail.
The snail is also on the move, brining the anemone with it.
What would you guys do? If the snail stays put for long enough (as he often does) the anemone will have time to wander off. Unless of course he is opposed to moving due to being stimulated by the movement of the snail.
If I pull him off manually, I of course risk damage. If I turn on the lights, the snail, who seems more active at night) will maybe slow down, but then I have botched my 3 day dino blackout.
Arghhhhh!
