Mini carpet is buried

Logannator35 · 08/12/2017, 11:06 AM

My new min carpet anemone that I got yesterday from live aquaria planted him self where I put him in the sand but part of him and his mouth is buried! Should I interfere and help him?

Sk8r · 08/12/2017, 12:06 PM

Anemones solve this sort of thing in the wild. You can generally do more harm trying to help or move a nem than by letting it be---unless it is headed for a powerhead. Then intervene.

Lance M. · 08/12/2017, 01:00 PM

I agree. It will take a little while to acclimate to your tank. Do not be surprised if it pulls itself under the sand as well. I had an lta do that before.

Logannator35 · 08/12/2017, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Sk8r

Anemones solve this sort of thing in the wild. You can generally do more harm trying to help or move a nem than by letting it be---unless it is headed for a powerhead. Then intervene.

Ok thank you he unplanted his foot but didn't go anywhere yet

Logannator35 · 08/12/2017, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Lance M.

I agree. It will take a little while to acclimate to your tank. Do not be surprised if it pulls itself under the sand as well. I had an lta do that before.

Ok and your lta buried itself completely?

Lance M. · 08/12/2017, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Logannator35

Ok and your lta buried itself completely?

Yes. I do not have it anymore but it would some times (usually at night) fully retract under a rock. I have never had a carpet but I believe anemones that attach to rock/sand interface have this ability for at least protection/survival purpose.

Logannator35 · 08/12/2017, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Lance M.

Yes. I do not have it anymore but it would some times (usually at night) fully retract under a rock. I have never had a carpet but I believe anemones that attach to rock/sand interface have this ability for at least protection/survival purpose.

Ok never heard of that

08/12/2017, 11:06 AM	#1
Logannator35 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 11	Mini carpet is buried My new min carpet anemone that I got yesterday from live aquaria planted him self where I put him in the sand but part of him and his mouth is buried! Should I interfere and help him?

08/12/2017, 12:06 PM	#2
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	Anemones solve this sort of thing in the wild. You can generally do more harm trying to help or move a nem than by letting it be---unless it is headed for a powerhead. Then intervene. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

08/12/2017, 01:00 PM	#3
Lance M. Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 910	I agree. It will take a little while to acclimate to your tank. Do not be surprised if it pulls itself under the sand as well. I had an lta do that before.