Stuck anemone?

Todgela · 02/03/2014, 03:53 AM

Hi everyone,
I'm hoping you can help answer a question.. Our nem has decided to hang out in our decoration helmet. I'm worried that perhaps he can't figure out which hole to get out of. He's been in here a couple of days and spread out all three holes. I can still hand feed him and he looks healthy. Should we move him? Or is he happy just chilling out where he is and will move himself when he wants to?
Thanks everyone

shifty51008 · 02/03/2014, 03:57 AM

just leave him be, he will move when he wants to. moving it yourself unless very very careful can do damage to the anemone which can kill them.

maxxII · 02/03/2014, 04:21 AM

Leave it alone and let it find its own way out.
Also, if your anemone wanders into a powerhead or pump intake, turn the pump off, and let the anemone free itself. DO NOT attempt to remove it, you will only stress it further.

02/03/2014, 03:53 AM	#1
Todgela Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 3	Stuck anemone? Hi everyone, I'm hoping you can help answer a question.. Our nem has decided to hang out in our decoration helmet. I'm worried that perhaps he can't figure out which hole to get out of. He's been in here a couple of days and spread out all three holes. I can still hand feed him and he looks healthy. Should we move him? Or is he happy just chilling out where he is and will move himself when he wants to? Thanks everyone

02/03/2014, 03:57 AM	#2
shifty51008 12-5 Chiefs record Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 10,134	just leave him be, he will move when he wants to. moving it yourself unless very very careful can do damage to the anemone which can kill them. __________________ 75 gal. mixed DT, 100 gal. sump, 50 gal. fuge, Clownfish breeder

02/03/2014, 04:21 AM	#3
maxxII Super Housemonkey! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: St Louis Mo Posts: 4,442	Leave it alone and let it find its own way out. Also, if your anemone wanders into a powerhead or pump intake, turn the pump off, and let the anemone free itself. DO NOT attempt to remove it, you will only stress it further. __________________ A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn, that was fun!"