I got an bubble anemone for my year old tank

[J19Reynolds]

So after doing research I got an bubble anemone for my year old tank... It looked great in stores an in the bag ... When I first put him in the tank he looked like this






I left to go to the store was gone maybe an hour n come home n it's like this






I tried feeding it but nothing happened :-( what should I do ?!?

 

[mr_X]

You need to give it some time. What are your current parameters and how about flow and placement? Lighting?

 

[bavass]

it is likley just adjusting, but we need to know more about tank, what are test results, what lights do you have, etc...

 

[J19Reynolds]

It is on the left side of tank laying on flat rock I placed it on... I have a aqueon circulation pump 950... Lighting on this tank had 2 light bulbs and they are these







Ph 7.8-8.0
Amm 0
No2- 0
No3- 0 on liquid test .. 20-40 on stick test
Gh 180
Kh 120

 

[J19Reynolds]

It's a 55 gallon btw

 

[bavass]

you need a lot more light than that to keep an anemone. You also need to get some test kits the stick test are the most inaccurate tests. Invest in some Red Sea Pro or Slifert. I would suggest buying some new light anemone I don't think will survive under that light.

 

[J19Reynolds]

What about this lighting?

 

[J19Reynolds]

I have the API test kits as well other than the stick i only used that for the gh & kh

 

[bavass]

ATI 48 Inch Dimmable SunPower T5 High-Output Fixture w/ Controller

 

[J19Reynolds]

Wow! That's out of my price range.. The one I posted wont work? BC that's what I jut bought for my 48 g one

 

[bavass]

you get what you pay for in lighting, that light you bought will not be enough plus its a 36" and you have a 48" tank. The difference is in the ballasts. I have also seen a lot of reviews about cheap fixtures catching fire. Do some research on lighting and what you want to keep in your tank. The most important things are light and skimmer. that light will work for fish only

 

[J19Reynolds]

The light I posted I just bought for my 48 gallon bow front it is 36".... Is there any other one that is less expensive? Or anyone else know something that will work?

 

[willbratz]

Your gonna spend at least 250.00 for a decent light, and that's at the low end.

 

[J19Reynolds]

That's better than $500-$700.

 

[bavass]

what is your price range?

 

[J19Reynolds]

$100-$300 at most

 

[Pitlover58]

If u just got it give it a day or so! When u touch coral they need time to adjust & come back out!

 

[mr_X]

This is an anemone. Meanwhile, what size tank is this?

 

[J19Reynolds]

I hope it comes back out :-/

How do I tell if it's dead or not?

 

[J19Reynolds]

It's in a 55 gallon