Haitian Reef Anemone Advice and Best Practice

Discussion in 'General Reef Discussion' started by Riki, Sep 22, 2016.

  1. Riki

    Riki Plankton

    I need advice/help on how to best create a happy environment for these guys!! Please help!! I have had them in the past and they did not do well :(. After some research I thought maybe there was not enough light and waited until I have my new LED lights in place and recently I thought I would try again. I found a healthy specimen and added him to the tank :). I thought things were looking good but when I came home he had moved and was under my rocks in the dark not looking too good. I got him out as gently as possible and put him back on top again. After some time he puffed up and looked like he was happy again only to come home again and find him back under the rocks shriveled up not looking too happy!! Do I just have a suicidal Haitian Reef Anemone or what? Do I just need to leave him alone? I love these guys and would really like to have them in my tank!! Stressed out thinking I'm not doing something right? My carpet and bubble tip anemone are happy and planted not moving around and I have had both of them for a while.
     
  2. huntindoc

    huntindoc RRMAS BOD Membership Director Staff Member

    I have ZERO experience with nemes other than my rock flowers. However, everything I've read says to let them be and they will find their happy spot. I don't think it's unusual for them to get under a rock for a while when first introduced. Hopefully one of the John's who have more experience will chime in.

    Do you have a build thread? Would love to see some pics of your tank!
     
  3. Riki

    Riki Plankton

    Thank you !!
     
  4. Riki

    Riki Plankton

    Okay I uploaded pics of my tank!! I was going to do this earlier but just haven't done it until now!! I better get back to work!! lol
     
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