Ricttiri anemone turns itself upside down

[Chloe1997]

Just wondering if this is normal? I have had it for a week and it's now decied to move again, but it keeps going upside down...is this a bad thing?


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[Sniperhank]

An anemone moving around your tank is a bad thing. This is pointing to it being unhappy, it could be lighting, flow, or water parameters.

 

[bribo12]

Ritteri are also one of if not the toughest nems to keep. Like hank said we need to know parameters, lighting and tank age


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[Chloe1997]

It's a rio 180
I have two t5 lights, one white and one blue. I've had the tank since the 12th of July. I've also got 2 clown fish in there, 8 hermit crabs, and some Xenia frags

I also have newwave wave machine, one small and one big one, not sure on the power of them though.

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[Chloe1997]

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[Chloe1997]

My water parameters are all normal. Done a water change yesterday, is it because she has only been in there a week and she is still trying to find her happy place?


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[bribo12]

Your tank is 3 weeks old????? Uh oh. That and the 2 bulb t5 spell trouble. Anyway to take the nem back? It won't last long in a barely cycled tank


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[Bectan01]

Sounds like no where near enough lighting for a nem like that and I agree the tank is way to young. I would also suggest re homing it as you don't have the right lighting for it to survive. How did you acclimate it?


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[Chloe1997]

Our local aquatics shop, who set up our tank, said we are able to have it. We have known them for many years and take my water to be tested every week to double check everything is okay. I'm not going to take it back, it is doing fine. I was only asking if it's normal, but have since spoken to others and they have said yes it will move until it finds it's happy place....if my tank wasn't ready then I wouldn't of been sold fish and the anemone they are specialists, so they clearly know what they are doing.


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[BigRedsReefs10]

Our local aquatics shop who set up our tank said we are able to have it we have known them for many years and take my water to be tested every week to double check everything is okay I'm not going to take it back it is doing fine I was only asking if it's normal but have since spoken to others and they have said yes it will move until it finds it's happy place....if my tank wasn't ready then I wouldn't of been sold fish and the anemone they are specialists so they clearly know what they are doing.


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Not true, your were sold an anemone that your tank was not ready for. It will not survive, I can guarantee that. You don't have anywhere near enough light and your tank is WAY to young for a nem, there's a reason we tell people to to wait a year before trying. Bottom line they lied to your face, they told you what you wanted to hear so you'd spend money. That nem is not doing good or healthy, but when it dies I'm sure your expert lfs will say it's not your fault and sell you another to kill. Good luck

 

[bribo12]

Your lfs lied to you. Go do some research on H. magnifica. It moves no matter what and is the most difficult nem to keep in captivity. Your lfs would of been better selling you a bubble tip (even then it needs a more mature tank but it would of ha a better chance). They're there to make a sale. That nem doesn't stand a chance, even expert reefers have issues with it in established tanks


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[BigRedsReefs10]

Your lfs lied to you. Go do some research on H. magnifica. It moves no matter what and is the most difficult nem to keep in captivity. Your lfs would of been better selling you a bubble tip (even then it needs a more mature tank but it would of ha a better chance). They're there to make a sale. That nem doesn't stand a chance, even expert reefers have issues with it in established tanks


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Yours always come off sounding nicer . Op who's more likely to mislead you, someone trying to make money from you or people helping for free?

 

[Chloe1997]

If it didn't stand a chance with the lighting I have, then why did they sell it to me at the end of the day? If the lighting wasn't correct knowing what they gave me then they would of said you need to change the lighting, but they didn't......they know my tank and how long it's been running and have already said I cannot get a star fish in there yet so they clearly know what they are doing.... Why would they sell me something that isn't going to survive? Surely they would of sold it to someone else if they want to keep it alive, sounds stupid if they sell you something for it to die anyway. They are not going to sell me something if I'm not ready because they will then lose the business.


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[bribo12]

Did you actually look up care on H. magnifica like I said? This nem just doesn't do well in captivity. 10 minutes of research will save you so much hassle in this hobby. Your tank is literally brand new, how'd did you cycle it?


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[BigRedsReefs10]

They either don't know or don't care, either way it's your responsibility to research what goes in your tank. Everyone who checks in is going to tell you the same thing as bribo and I, hopefully you realize then that were right. If you plan on keeping the 2 bulb unit start looking into soft corals and low light lps because that's all you'll be able to support.

 

[Bectan01]

It's sad but true, I was also sold a nem (bubble tip) after about 2 months after I set up my tank from what I thought was a reputable lfs. I had 4 x 54w t5 over a 55g and sure enough the nem didn't make it. Nems, like a lot of invertebrates are sensitive to swings in parameters, particularly salinity and temp. New tanks fluctuate, they just do. I started testing everything weekly and writing it down and it took maybe 8 months for my tank to stabilise. The people on this forum want to see you succeed not make a sale as the others have said. My advise would be to find another lfs (as I did) and do plenty of research before purchasing livestock. Trust me it will save you the headache later and your hard earned cash too...


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[Masoniac]

I'm with everyone else take the nem back and do more research.

 

[chefbill]

Just so you don't have to look it up yourself, this is from LiveAquaria.com (a go-to site if there ever was one):

Care Level: Expert Only
Expert Only
(Organisms in the "Expert Only" category are very difficult to maintain in captivity in the long term. The requirements of many of these corals and invertebrates are specialized, and may need to be kept in a species-specific aquarium. These species are best kept by the most advanced hobbyists and research institutions. A well-established reef aquarium is a must for these species.)

Temperament: Aggressive
Reef Compatible: With Caution
Lighting: High
(High:Most of the corals and invertebrates in this category originate from the shallow, pristine waters of the coral reef. They demand intense lighting along with good water flow and low nutrient levels. Because of these requirements, the Care Level for most of these corals will be "Difficult" to maintain. However, given the right conditions, they can be the fastest growing, most colorful corals in the aquarium.
Provide a lighting intensity of 4-8 watts per gallon using a combination of Metal Halides or HQI's, along with Compact Fluorescent Lighting, VHO or T-5 Fluorescents. The spectrum of the Metal Halides will depend greatly on personal preference, but should be between 6,500°K (reddish yellow) and 14,000°K (blue/white). Use actinic bulbs for the supplementary fluorescent light fixture in a ratio of 1/3 to1/2 of the total wattage of the system. These actinic fluorescent bulbs can then be set on a timer to simulate both dusk and dawn on the reef.
Please Note: The lighting systems recommended for light-loving corals and invertebrates that fall under the "High" light category, produce a large amount of heat. Cooling fans and possibly a water chiller is a necessity when using these lighting systems.)
Waterflow: Strong
Water Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Max. Size: 10"
Color Form: Blue, Green, Orange, Purple, Red, Tan
Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Strontium, Iodine, Trace Elements
Compatibility: View Chart
Origin: Africa, Indonesia, Sri Lanka
Family: Stichodactylidae

 

[Salt H20 victim]

Yeah it wont make it and them turning upside down is the last step before they die


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[Chloe1997]

Just to let you all know that it is doing amazing! Really is opening up now, so no chance of me getting rid of it as you all seem to be quick in saying it's not going to last. I'm going to prove you all wrong


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