Anemone question

Hi, I bought a Candy anemone and placed it in my 55gal tank.
I bought it attached onto a live rock, but it detached in my fish tank.
I placed it onto a slightly slanted live rock, and it attached itself.
I arranged the current so that the anemone tentacles would move back and forth at a very slow rate. I have one coral life light (the purple one) and two white lights, I think the purple light is 18 W and the white ones might be the same. From reading around I figured that my light is decent for the anemone I have.

I left the light on overnight and in the morning the Anemone was under the rock. I put it back in the same place, where it stood (happy= open full arms and light brown). This morning it was under the rock again. I did not move it as I want to see if it will travel to other (better suited) locations. It seems odd that it moved.

I know they move to find better places, but unless it is bothered by the light, I don't see what it could be bothering it.

Anybody experienced this?

 

what type of lights do you have? no matter what, you do not have enough whatts to sustane a nem for long, he might die soon.

 

Is it moving or is it detaching and the currrent is blowing it under the rock? Where did you read that 18wx3 in a 55 gallon would be enough light? How long has this tank been established and running?
You need to be VERY careful with anemone's. They are very fragile, very demanding of light and water quality, and if they die, they will pump your tank full of toxins.

 

watts mean nothing when it comes to lighting. Your anemone is acting like one that has light starvation!

 

thanks, I'll monitor it and I'll try to invest in some lighting this weekend.

 

How long has your tank been running?
Anemones require a very well established tanks, and shouldnt even be considered until your tank has been running AT LEAST 8-12 months problem free.
Honestly, I would remove the anemone ASAP. They can go very quickly, and if it does, it most likely will wipe out everything in your tank. Im just warning you because I have already walked down that road, and its not very fun.

 

hey i have a bubble tip anemone in my 35gal and i have pc lighting iand i got it when i was a rookie and its never acted up on me am i just lucky or its the type of anemony?

 

Anemones move around until they find a place they like. Then they usually stay there for long periods. In my larger tank my bubble tip anemone has been in the same spot for about 3 years. Every time he(it) splits I remove the smaller one to a 40 gallon frag tank that I keep running until I trade or sell them. I currently have a total of 11 green btas in 4 separate tanks.
My frag tank has 2-65 watt pcs but they are only about 6 inches from the light. They seem to do ok in that situation. Their colors and extension is no different than the others that are in my better lit tanks. But I do agree the more light the better with anemones.
I find with good water quality and good light these things grow and split like crazy and I do not recall ever having a BTA die. I am not as familar with the condys though.

 

Condy's are no where near as unforgiving as others are when it comes to water quality, nor do they need as intensive lighting, although I would say that for a 55 gallon tank 54 watts of light isn't nearly enough. Also you can move it all you want but until he is happy with were it is you will go crazy. I say get some more light and leave it alone. It might not end up right where you want it but it will eventually settle.

Here is something from another sit that may help:

Purple Condylactis

Purple Condylactis, Condylactis gigantea, is known by many names, including the Atlantic Purple, Caribbean, or Haitian Purple Anemone. Because of its price and the fact that it will tolerate (although not thrive in) less-than perfect water, it is a common starter anemone for the reef aquarist looking for a first anemone aquarium addition. The term "starter" should not be construed as "easy to care for."

Anemones require a strong lighting setup and will wither and fail with anything less. Low dissolved organic matter will help its overall health, so the use of a protein skimmer is recommended. High Nitrate levels will likely lead to its demise. The Condylactis can be a good reef inhabitant if it finds a spot it prefers where it is out of reach of corals that it will sting and injure. Some specimens may choose to roam and may cause damage.

The Condylactis and Clownfish do not occur together in the wild, so it is not a natural host for any specific Clownfish species. The home aquarist may, however, find some Clarkii, Sebae, or Tomato Clownfish will seek it as a host. Target feedings of pieces of fish, krill, or mussels are readily accepted. The addition of Iodine is a necessity for continued health.

Purple Condylactis is not a natural host for Clownfish, but aquarists may find the following species to establish a relationship: Cinnamon, Clarkii, Maroon, Sebae, Tomato, Yellow Stripe Maroon.

 

I just got my first anemone about 3 weeks ago, I got it for the clowns and then I was scared to death because I only have a 65watt bulb over my tank, my clowns seem to be taking care of my BTA but I just order a 150watt 14,000K MH light, now I can feel safe that the BTA will get plenty of light. the new fixture will be here next week, I can't wait. I also 2nd that the low light is your problem. I think if it wasn't for the clowns, my BTA would be dead.