what does an anemone sting?

Discussion in 'Inverts' started by arrivalanche, Jan 7, 2012.

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  1. arrivalanche

    arrivalanche Bristle Worm

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    So Ive heard that they can aggravate "corals" but does that mean that everything in your tank will be aggravated by them? Right now my RBTA is touching my rock of various Zoas and Im wondering if I should be worried. They always close when anything touches them but I dont know if it is stinging them. They dont seem all that bothered by him so thats why I ask.
     
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  3. chelseagrin

    chelseagrin Fire Goby

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    touching an anemone long term is not good for anything in your tank, sure if the tentacles sweep over them theyll escape unscathed but long term contact will damage them permanently.
     
  4. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    One ate my pygmy wrasse yesterday. They sting EVERYTHING!
     
  5. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    +1 to both posts. Move your other animals not the nem.
     
  6. arrivalanche

    arrivalanche Bristle Worm

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    This friggin RBTA is growing like a weed though. It went from like 3" to about 6-7 in 3 mths. Im just hoping it doesnt split or Im screwed. Between the RBTA and my FS that keeps growing and spawning new heads every day my corals are screwed. lol
     
  7. chelseagrin

    chelseagrin Fire Goby

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    create two islands of rock in your tank, one for the corals one for the anemone, they dont lften travel across sand beds.