RBTA Looking Bad?

[Gil_Cosby]

Hi all!

First post here. I picked up this RBTA about two weeks ago. I put it towards the top of the tank, close to the light, and it quickly took refuge in my rocks. It comes out occasionally but isn't looking very healthy. Am I wrong for thinking so? Water parameters are all within range. Should do another round of tests tonight and will post those results, but in the mean time i wanted to post the photo and see if anyone has any tips on how to get this guy looking 100%.

What is all the white stuff?

Thanks!
Cg

 

[redfishbluefish]

How old is the tank? And what kind of lights? They need a fair amount of light.

 

[fishroomlady]

I think the white is markings - it does look slightly bleached but other than that, it looks pretty good. It's not unusual for nems to take some time to settle in and find a spot they like.

 

[saltyphish]

I agree. The white spots are just markings.

I think the white is markings - it does look slightly bleached but other than that, it looks pretty good. It's not unusual for nems to take some time to settle in and find a spot they like.

 

[jayjigga]

I'm definitely thinking the nem is just speckled. Some people like that in a nem ;)

 

[bairdimusprime]

White spots are definitely markings, let it settle. if it starts to detach and float around then you have an issue. ive had them take a month prior to coming out

 

[AQSstudent]

Do you have any idea about the quality of light that it previously came from?

If it was from a dimmer tank, it could possibly be shielding itself from or building up a tolerance to the new level of light. I've seen this with RBTAs and ritteri anemones before.