Anemone ?

[hardparts2]

Well I recieved my Bubble Tip Anemone today and after a 2 hour drip acclimation I put it in my tank.My 2 tomato clowns went nuts they love the thing. when I put the Anemone in the tank it stuck to the rocks then it let go and now is in the back of the tank behind the rocks in a rather tight spot should I just leave it alone for a bit to see if it can get out? Or should I try to move it? It seems like my clowns are trying to push it free.

Thanks Bob

 

[Anonymous]

You can do either. I would try to move it though just to be sure he's not stuck.

 

[jdeets]

I'd be patient for a day or so. They really don't get stuck, unless it's "intentional," in most cases. Trying to move it manually could tear its foot--which can be fatal.

If it doesn't move, you can direct a powerhead at it--it will get irritated and move to a more desirable spot.

You pretty much have to get lucky with these guys. I have a huge one that set up shop right in the center at the front of my tank. I guess I was lucky. When it splits, however, I never know where the offspring are going to go. They ultimately end up at the LFS, of course.

 

[Anonymous]

James,

About how long does it take for the anemone to be mature enought to split?

Just curious.

Thanks,

 

[fyrefysh]

I figure if it's big enough to host, it's big enough to split.

 

[Anonymous]

k, I didn't know that.

Thanks!

 

[SnowManSnow]

Ive had mine split 2x over the past 6 months. They are about 10 inches across... so fairly large.

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