bencollinz Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 I have a GBTA, when fully inflated probably 6 or 7 inches (guessing), that I've had in my tank for a month. I acclimated it, put in the corner of my 55 and placed a spare piece of rock overhead to block the light. It came out on it's own after 4 days, attached to some rock and has been there ever since, in a well lit, with great flow area. I fed it mysis after a week of being in the tank, ate it all, loved it, doing great. I fed it mysis after another week, ate it all loved it, doing great. My clowns take notice to it. Third week, refuses to eat. Fourth week, refuses to eat. Nitrates <1ppm red sea Phosphate 0.00 Hanna Alk 11 Hanna and red sea Ca 400 red sea Mg 1200 red sea I dose vodka. The anemone is still firmly attached to the rock in the place it initially planted it's foot. It won't eat, the tentacles aren't sticky. I've tried placing pellets on the tentacles hoping it'd grab and nothing. I've had BTAs die in the past and it looks like this is the direction it's going. It hasn't exploded it's guts yet but it does look like it's melting? What can I do save it? Thank you, Ben Link to comment
Droy008 Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Is it getting a good amount of light? For my Nems feeding food was of secondary concern. The more you try to feed it, the more agitated it may get. They can survive perfectly fine off of just good light alone. On a side note have you checked the clowns for hosting? If they are, they may be feeding the Nem before you do. Or they could just be agitating it as well. If that's the case it will take a week or so to get used to them. Best bet moving forward would be to leave the Nem alone, maybe reduce flow a bit, and keep water parameters in check. Keep us updated! Link to comment
RIP Sebastian Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 I have a GBTA, when fully inflated probably 6 or 7 inches (guessing), that I've had in my tank for a month. I acclimated it, put in the corner of my 55 and placed a spare piece of rock overhead to block the light. It came out on it's own after 4 days, attached to some rock and has been there ever since, in a well lit, with great flow area. I fed it mysis after a week of being in the tank, ate it all, loved it, doing great. I fed it mysis after another week, ate it all loved it, doing great. My clowns take notice to it. Third week, refuses to eat. Fourth week, refuses to eat. Nitrates <1ppm red sea Phosphate 0.00 Hanna Alk 11 Hanna and red sea Ca 400 red sea Mg 1200 red sea I dose vodka. The anemone is still firmly attached to the rock in the place it initially planted it's foot. It won't eat, the tentacles aren't sticky. I've tried placing pellets on the tentacles hoping it'd grab and nothing. I've had BTAs die in the past and it looks like this is the direction it's going. It hasn't exploded it's guts yet but it does look like it's melting? What can I do save it? Thank you, Ben I AM THE CLOWN NUT, I SPEAK FOR THE CLOWNS (AND NEMS)! Sorry, just kinda had to Lorax there. Short answer: it's fine. Long Answer: How long has your tank been set up? Many clowns (including my little dumbasses) don't host at all. Nothing to be worried about. Many Nems also don't eat- each Nem has their own little personality. I have one that closes up at night to sleep- no joke, and another that doesn't and another that is kinda mean and may have just eaten a tiny goby... Is it bleaching? I wish I could do more, but I think it's fine. Any pics? Nick Link to comment
bencollinz Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 First in tank Now I AM THE CLOWN NUT, I SPEAK FOR THE CLOWNS (AND NEMS)! Sorry, just kinda had to Lorax there. Short answer: it's fine. Long Answer: How long has your tank been set up? Many clowns (including my little dumbasses) don't host at all. Nothing to be worried about. Many Nems also don't eat- each Nem has their own little personality. I have one that closes up at night to sleep- no joke, and another that doesn't and another that is kinda mean and may have just eaten a tiny goby... Is it bleaching? I wish I could do more, but I think it's fine. Any pics? Nick Tank is 5 years old Link to comment
RIP Sebastian Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 First in tank IMG_20161002_151121.jpg Now IMG_20161108_092237.jpg Tank is 5 years old Hmm. Is its foot ripped? Otherwise, it may be temperamental. Mine has been mad for a few weeks before and is now totally fine. I wouldn't worry. Nick Link to comment
bencollinz Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 Hmm. Is its foot ripped? Nick How would I determine that? It's FIRMLY on the rock. It'll still inflate HUGE (lights out) but no tentacles and won't eat. Link to comment
RIP Sebastian Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 How would I determine that? It's FIRMLY on the rock. It'll still inflate HUGE (lights out) but no tentacles and won't eat. What do you mean by "no tentacles"? Link to comment
bencollinz Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 What do you mean by "no tentacles"? Like in the picture from "now", it never inflates them. Just its body. Link to comment
RIP Sebastian Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Like in the picture from "now", it never inflates them. Just its body. Keep an eye on it. If it gets worse, give a shout. Link to comment
Cencalfishguy56 Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Like in the picture from "now", it never inflates them. Just its body.i wanna say the night time pic is cause for concern but my BTAs are temperamental towards lights out so I'd leave it be, as long as it stays attached you should be fine Link to comment
Cencalfishguy56 Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Lights on IMG_20161108_160254.jpg IMG_20161108_160242.jpg IMG_20161108_160221.jpg mouth is closed up tight but that membranous film seems to look like a possible ripped foot that's why It's kind of dangling, I'd hold on for another day or two Link to comment
bencollinz Posted November 9, 2016 Author Share Posted November 9, 2016 mouth is closed up tight but that membranous film seems to look like a possible ripped foot that's why It's kind of dangling, I'd hold on for another day or two I thought that was just from it moving down the rock. Thank you for replying. Link to comment
Cencalfishguy56 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 I thought that was just from it moving down the rock. Thank you for replying. mine didn't do that when they move, hmmm idk just keep an eye out! No problem Link to comment
bencollinz Posted November 27, 2016 Author Share Posted November 27, 2016 So, this thing is still alive and kicking. It's still solidly attached to the rocks. It moved to a different location again. It still doesn't have tentacles inflated, however. How do I feed it? What should I try? Link to comment
Cencalfishguy56 Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 So, this thing is still alive and kicking. It's still solidly attached to the rocks. It moved to a different location again. It still doesn't have tentacles inflated, however. How do I feed it? What should I try?dont think the foot is ripped then and if it is probably minuscule, any pics? Link to comment
RIP Sebastian Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 So, this thing is still alive and kicking. It's still solidly attached to the rocks. It moved to a different location again. It still doesn't have tentacles inflated, however. How do I feed it? What should I try? Until it starts to die, don't worry about it. Link to comment
Clown79 Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 You don't need to feed it. It gets it's food source from light. Trying to feed it at this point may further tick it off. Its not happy, thats why its moving. As stated above, let it be and do its thing. It may be repairing itself if the foot is ripped. Link to comment
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