My poor LTA

Discussion in 'Inverts' started by sarahjo, Oct 14, 2013.

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  1. sarahjo

    sarahjo Plankton

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    Just got this guy 2wks ago. My blue spotted goby decided to start digging right in front of him so he moved and some how got sucked up into the new circulation pump we have. He's pretty stuck in there. Not sure how to get him out. And not sure if he's even still alive any suggestions on what to do?
     

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  3. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    I would take the power head and the anemone out and stick them in a bucket or bowl with display water and if possible some flow. The anemone might try to ball up and pull out of the power head. Once the anemone if out of the power head you can assess the damage.
     
  4. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    ^^+1 it's kind of hard to tell from the picture about the foot but the tentacles and disc don't look too awful....it may be able to recoup....if the damage isn't too bad, I would let it be and not move it around or anything - just leave it alone....you'll need to cover your powerheads with something though.....
     
  5. ClippersTown

    ClippersTown Fire Worm

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    my RBTA decided to walk into my hydor korallia a few days ago... luckily the hydors dont have big openings for the anemone to walk into. His foot had a gash in it, (guts were showing), and tentacles were ripped. He's now doing very very well, to be honest. just keep him as far away from the powerheads as possible, and try to get a mesh onto it
     
  6. sarahjo

    sarahjo Plankton

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    Well he came loose today but not sure if he's gonna make it. There's a huge tear in his body :( will update again tomorrow