Rose Anemone Floats Around Every Night

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  1. Getbarreled

    Getbarreled Plankton

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    I have recently acquired a beautiful young, "tank raised" rose anemone. Everything about him is healthy and happy accept that every night when the lights go off, he lets go of what rock he's been anchored on that day, swirls around the tank and ends up wedged between a couple rocks and then sits there and bounces around until i guide him back or he sometimes finds his way to a rock so that he can move around normally. Anyone run into this and have suggestions? anything would help, thank you !
     
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  3. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    Params? Age of tank? Lights?
    Generally, when an anemone moves around, it means its not happy with where it is and wants something different. If its just plain having trouble getting a hold with its foot, it's a sign of poor health
     
  4. ReefPlayground

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    hmm, sounds like something is off. parameters and lighting are critical for them, something is most likely off with the set-up.
     
  5. james37128

    james37128 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Number one make sure it cant get sucked into any overflows or powerheads. With a BTA you may be able to "wedge" it into 2 rocks, that means without really applying any pressure to the foot, and no pinching the foot.