help with new Acan

[aaron]

I got an acan from Marrone at the swap and I havent seen it open at all since putting it in the tank on Saturday night. I was just wondering if these tend to take a lot longer to aclimate or are they very sensitive and difficult to keep? Can anyone could suggest something that might coax the little bugger out?
Everything else that i got at the swap is doing well, so its just real frustrating.

 

[heuerfan]

Try low flow, low light area. Acans are really hardy and it should open up in no time. Take a look at them and hour or two after your lights are off, they should have their feeding tentacles extended.

Good luck,
Steven

 

[aaron]

Currently it just looks like a piece rock - kinda white with no evidence of any flesh at all. I'll have a look when i get home tonight and see if there's any tentacle action

 

[Deanos]

There should be evidence of flesh, even if it's discolored (i.e. bleached) :scratchch. Could be bad news.

 

[marrone]

Aarron

Do as Steven said and place them low in the tank away from the light. I had to cut them so some of the fresh was damage but they should open in time. If not I'll refund your money or give you something else.

Michael

 

[ShaunW]

My acan is also about to meet its maker, i.e. flesh coming off.

Michael, I think that you stressed it out too much with the fragging and all.

 

[aaron]

I'll drop them right down to a quiet part of the tank.
How about flow? high flow or low flow area?