johnd4g
Aquarium Advice Regular
I bought my first anemone yesterday and could use some advice on its care. See the photos below (taken with a flash and actinics). I bought a Long Tentacle Anemome. The LFS convinced me it would be better for me because it settles in one place unlike a BTA which tends to roam and sometimes gets into trouble with equipment. The LTA looked healthy in the store so I rushed it home did a two hour acclimation and then into the tank it went. The LFS told me to place it on the sand and let it roam for a day till it found a good spot. I picked a clear spot where the water flow and light were good. The LTA moved around a little for about an hour (not sure if it moved on its own or was pushed by the current) and settled against a rock (naturally the biggest rock in the tank) at one end of the tank. He's been in that spot ever since, almost 24 hours now. He's laying on his side on the sand against the rock. I'm reluctant to try to move him or stand him up straight because I don't want to damage his foot if he's stuck himself to the rock. He looks kind of awkward and I'm sure he can't be getting the best light in that position. I turned off the powerhead that points to that area thinking it would encourage him to move... but nothing. Also, I haven't fed him anything yet.
Water specs:
temp 78F
SG 1.021 (low but working on it)
PH 8.0 (also a little low for now)
ammonia 0
Nitrate 0
Nitrates 0
Should I just let the LTA stay there and trust that he will move if he wants to? Should I try to feed him something? What?
Thanks in advance for any advice!
Water specs:
temp 78F
SG 1.021 (low but working on it)
PH 8.0 (also a little low for now)
ammonia 0
Nitrate 0
Nitrates 0
Should I just let the LTA stay there and trust that he will move if he wants to? Should I try to feed him something? What?
Thanks in advance for any advice!