Normal for a anemone to twist like this?

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  1. TravisVT

    TravisVT Fire Worm

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    Came home tonight and found the neme twisted in the middle. Is there anything to be concerned about? Will it unravel itself back to normal? It normally does show the long base/arm but not normally this long and not twisted!
    I have had it in the tank for 8-9 months - happy as ever being hosted by 2 clowns.

    Thanks!
     

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  3. Chance

    Chance Bubble Tip Anemone

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    is it splitting maybe?
     
  4. TravisVT

    TravisVT Fire Worm

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    I dont think it is splitting, but then again i have no idea what a splitting nem looks like..haha
     
  5. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    It appears to be splitting, IMO. See, there are two definite parts to it, each still connected to the main foot.
     
  6. TravisVT

    TravisVT Fire Worm

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    Is there anything i can/should do? Is it bad that it is splitting? Or am I getting two nems for the price of one? :)
     
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    civiccars2003 Great Blue Whale

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    I hope this works out for you. BTW your pictures are very cool.
     
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  9. TravisVT

    TravisVT Fire Worm

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    Thanks!
    How long will it take for the split to happen? If its quick, should I turn the powerheads off tonight in case it splits and floats around the tank? Or will the foot hold even after it splits?
     
  10. civiccars2003

    civiccars2003 Great Blue Whale

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    Do the lights turn off soon? I wouldn't panic so to speak. Just keep an eye on it and alter around what it ends up doing.
     
  11. TravisVT

    TravisVT Fire Worm

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    Lights just went off. I will keep an eye on it and keep you guys posted
     
  12. leigh

    leigh Flamingo Tongue

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    mine twists sometimes and but hasn't split yet its a few years old now.
    That would be cool if it split though :)