Condy

[aquanaut]

Hi

Is it normal for a Condy anenome to close up all of a sudden and have stringy mucous strands on it. Mine does it once in a while, like just now she closed up but was open beautifully just 10 mins ago. Should I be concerned or is thin normal behavior. Thanks

 

[steve-s]

What color was the "strands"?

Cheers
Steve

 

[aquanaut]

clear

 

[steve-s]

Could be something is irritating it. What are your water parameters (actual numbers) and what is near the anemone? Wouldn't hurt to include the types of inverts you have, age of set up and lighting...

Cheers
Steve

 

[aquanaut]

OK This tank is about 8 months old. There was nothing near Condy ( until she moved near my zoos ).I have just a few Turbo snails and blue legged hermits .
2 96watt 10k
2 96 watt Actinics
moonlights x 2

Water:
Temp 79
Cal. 420
Ph 8.5
Amon 0
Nit 0
Nitrates <.03
Phos <0.3- 0
SG 1.025

2 power heads for circulation
sump return on spraybar for more circulation

 

[steve-s]

A little heavy on the light for that species but nothing I see that really looks out of sorts. Most likely a harmless reaction to something insignificant. As long as it returns to it's full healthy size, I wouldn't be too concerned.

Cheers
Steve

 

[aquanaut]

Yes Condy looks much better now kInda strange but I'll deal Thanks

 

[oyf709]

it probly just expell some waste outta body, shouldn't be too worry about it

 

[i have crabs]

my condi seemes healthy but its tenticals are turning brown perhaps too much light? 2x96 pc

it sometimes crunches up but never any mucus

 

[steve-s]

perhaps too much light?

Depends on the depth of the tank and exact species of condy. I doubt it's too much light but it is a possibility. Retracting is not always a bad sign or an indication of poor health. Light dependant species will sometimes withdraw for a time during the photoperiod if they've had enough. Very common with some soft coral species.

Pic?

Cheers
Steve