Anemone stretching?

Discussion in 'Inverts' started by p.2, May 31, 2012.

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  1. p.2

    p.2 Plankton

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    Is this okay, like normal, or should I turn the rock it is on? Any ideas......[​IMG]
     
    p.2, May 31, 2012
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  2. BUGz

    BUGz Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    That's normal. I'm amazed at just how far they can stretch!
    They are most happiest when they have their food deep in a cave that they can retract into for safety.
    You don't have to move them, they will move on their own if they wish.
     
    BUGz, May 31, 2012
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  3. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    +1 Totally agree.

    Also, you should never move a nem or change it's environment unless it's in imminent danger. That's very stressful to them and you risk causing injury.
     
    Mr. Bill, Jun 1, 2012
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  4. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    What type of lighting please and how far away from the fixture?


    :)
     
    Corailline, Jun 1, 2012
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  5. chelseagrin

    chelseagrin Fire Goby

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    yeah i kinda thinking your light must be a bit weak for it if it feels it needs to stretch so far to get adequate lighting.
     
    chelseagrin, Jun 1, 2012
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