Dead anemone

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  1. cnewman

    cnewman Astrea Snail

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    I just bought a long tentacle anemone and I think its dead it looks like something ate on it is there any way to tell if it is dead
     
    cnewman, Apr 16, 2012
    cnewman, Apr 16, 2012
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  2. Anthos312

    Anthos312 Millepora

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    take a photo of it and upload it, thats ur best chance. Also post all your tank parameters, I have a very good feeling you didnt research much before buying.
     
    Anthos312, Apr 16, 2012
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  3. dienerman

    dienerman Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    I have a LTA also... love him... he shrunk to nothing last week and i thought he might be dead, but alas he was not!! Is his foot attached? Is his mouth open or closed? Did he spit his guts out? If he is attaché sand his mouth is closed, he may just be stressed, or otherwise.
     
    dienerman, Apr 17, 2012
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  4. henningero

    henningero Astrea Snail

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    Yes, I'd like to see a photo as well. Is the nem still looking dead?
     
    henningero, Apr 18, 2012
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  5. clarkkey594

    clarkkey594 Aiptasia Anemone

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    We really need a photo and your water parameters to be able to determine anything. Also, what type of lighting are you running and what is your bio-load?
     
    clarkkey594, Apr 18, 2012
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  6. cnewman

    cnewman Astrea Snail

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    Sorry guys I haven't answered sooner been really busy but hate to say the nem is gone I guess I will do some research before I get another one thanks
     
    cnewman, Apr 19, 2012
    cnewman, Apr 19, 2012
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