Help-Anemone hiding (pic)

[strendo]

I introduced a BT anemone into my tank on sunday. I put it where I wanted it but of course he took off right away. I figured he would climb to the top of the tank, but instead he squeezed in between some rocks and he's now totally in the dark behind all the rock work. I moved some stuff and tried to get him out, but he's not moving.
I'm afraid he's gonna die if he doesn't get any light, any advice?

 

[noodleman]

dont worry, they're not stupid. They wont starve themselves to death, it'll move to where it likes and i don't think you can force it to stay still

 

[nanoreefer22]

Yeah don't mess with it. Regardless of what you do it's going to find a spot it likes and hopefully stay there. The more you move around the rock work trying to get him out the more stress you'll put on him.

It's only been a few days just give him a chance to get comfy in the tank.

 

[strendo]

ok I'll try and feed him too, Silversides right?

 

[scarf_ace1981]

he may move around for a while. i'm glad i never had that problem. just leave him alone. if that's the spot he likes that is where he will stay

 

[deelucky]

my rbta took off the first day i got it behind some rock and now he stretches almost a foot long to get to his spot.

 

[scarf_ace1981]

:biggrin:

damn dee i just realized you get three anemones from me.

 

[deelucky]

:biggrin:

damn dee i just realized you get three anemones from me.

:shhh: they'll be banging on the door--->:banghead: lol

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

If your tank is not very packed, there is no need to worry. It will find it's own spot for what it feels optimal for itself(except sometimes, they may get too close to a powerhead.)

One of my bta used to be facing the light all day in one tank(for 9 months) but decided to hide inside a cave(for 3 months now) in another tank where the clown fish live. It likes the brushing of that clown fish more than sunbathing.

 

[strendo]

thanks for all your advice, I'll post an update soon
Adrian