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Is my Anemone ok?


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I got an anemone from the LFS. They told me it was a Sebae. I have had him about 2 weeks now.. doesn't want to stick anywhere. used to move around.. now just sits in the back corner..

 

Is he OK?

 

 

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That is a long tentacle anemone, Macrodactyla doreensis, and it looks to be in rather poor shape. This species needs a deep sand bed to properly settle. They will have their column completely buried in the sand--the fact that yours is still sitting on top is not good, especially if it has remained like that for more than a few days. This specimen is also bleached, which isn't necessarily fatal, but makes it that much harder for the animal to make a rebound.

 

If it is still alive, the first focus should be on providing the proper habitat and necessary stimulus that it provides. If you don't have deep sand, I suggest a ring of wide-diameter pvc or something similar to essentially fill with sand in a spot on your existing sand bed. Make a shallow depression and gently place the anemone into it.

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