ksbiker1100
algae harvester
placed my new anemone on top of a chunk of live rock turned off my power heads and it just seams to roll around my tank will doing flips as he moves around the tank hurt it
sebae anemone
- Thread starter ksbiker1100
- Start date
Reefrookie
Not so new anymore!
Some will take time to pick a spot where they want to be. Most of them will put their foot under a ledge or a rock for security. Flipping around will not help it settle in, it will stress it more. I would keep the powerheads off a bit and see if it helps till it grabs hold of something
ksbiker1100
algae harvester
I'll leave the power head off over night hope he grabs on to something cant slow down water movement any more with out shutting down the whole system
Reefrookie
Not so new anymore!
Or maybe you can cover up the inlet side of the powerheads with some type of net or mesh so it doesn't kill itself till it settles in
Bifferwine
I am a girl
Sebaes are some of the toughest anemones to keep... If it does not attach eventually, that is a bad sign. Good luck with it.
cthegame
Reef enthusiast
+1 biff
What kind of lights do you have?
What kind of lights do you have?
yote
In Memoriam
If that anemone isnt attached yet,Its probably not gonna attach.Besides that,seabaes should be placed on the sand to begin with.
ksbiker1100
algae harvester
its grabbed on to some live rock over night.as far as lights 2x 250W DE HQI Bulb 15000K. 4x 54W T5 HO actinics 6x Dual Bluemoon LED
Last edited:
Reefrookie
Not so new anymore!
Thats good news!
dcantucson
Reef pro
Glad to hear it has attached. Good luck with it.
ksbiker1100
algae harvester
my lfs by local i mean 100 miles away. got busted for paying their employee's under the table so i got it for $10 they were having an everything must go sale!
ksbiker1100
algae harvester
i bought some krill to feed it how do i go about this the lady at the store told me to just hold it close to the mouth and it will take it from me. wont that sting me? didn't get a chance to research this buy just knew my lights and tank flow were good.
yote
In Memoriam
Just place the krill onto the anemone.If its hungry,it'll take it.:D
dcantucson
Reef pro
Is that all you got? Heck I'd load up on a "Everything must go" sale.:Cheers:
ksbiker1100
algae harvester
they didn't have much left! took me a week to get down there walked out with $200 worth of stuff. what was left was down to the sick looking fish or things i knew my tank cant hold.example the cat shark they had. it was only $1000
algy1943
Reefing newb
Hi Yote, my H.Crispa is moving around now the new lights are installed, seems hell bent on smothering my corals, has already killed my lovely Xenia Elongata :frustrat:
yote
In Memoriam
Thats why I'll never keep another anemone in my reef tank.I've got a thread on here somewhere where my BTA wiped several hurndred dollars worth a SPS over night.
algy1943
Reefing newb
Think your right, if the H.Crispa does survive it will have to go back to the lfs, it's getting so big now, think i'll stop feeding her for a while.Did you see the links regarding the KR92.
Allen
algy1943
Reefing newb
David, hope you can help me out, my calcium level since using IO Reef crystals has risen to 420 on a regular testing, I am considering buying a calcium reactor, do you use one and do you think cost matters when purchasing, looking on ebay they vary from £100-£300, what do I look out for and can they be outside the sump as I do not have much room in the compartment below my tank.
Allen :frustrat:
Bifferwine
I am a girl
You don't need a calcium reactor unless you have a lot of SPS corals. If I recall correctly, you have very few if any SPS corals. If your calcium is at 420, that's perfect. Very few people use calcium reactors because they're just not necessary for the vast majority of tanks. If your calcium levels stay good via the salt you use or calcium additives, don't worry about getting a reactor.
