my LTA wont attach

tangov559 · 03-06-2005, 05:41 PM

My LTA won't attach itself. It just floats freely and whereever the current takes it. But my LTA will still eat whenever i feed it. Right now, it's hiding behind a rock and im not sure if it's dying or stuck? Any ideas on my LTA?

Jason McKenzie · 03-06-2005, 09:23 PM

How long has it been in the tank?
How old is the tank?
What else is in there?
What are all you water parameters?

Sorry for all the ?? but it help to figure things out
J

tangov559 · 03-07-2005, 03:08 PM

its been in the tank for about 3 weeks now.
the tank is about 2 1/2 monthes old
tank has two clowns and rose anemone with inverts
nitrite nitrate amm = 0 ph = 8.2 around there salt 1.012

anthing else

Jason McKenzie · 03-07-2005, 04:04 PM

I would say your tank is a little young for an anemone but that is here nor there.
My suggestion would be to slowly raise your Salinity to 1.025 -1.026

Haw is the rose doing? and What lighting do you have.

J

tangov559 · 03-07-2005, 04:09 PM

i have PC lighting,
my Rose is doing fine. He has settle down and takes just about what i give it.

Jason McKenzie · 03-07-2005, 04:14 PM

Anemones are fairly light demanding and I'm thinking the lack of light is not allowing your LTA to find a comfortable spot.

I would try raising the Salinity but either upgrading your lights or returning the LTA IMO is the only way to go.

J

JohnO · 03-07-2005, 04:49 PM

Just another thought, how much water movement do you have?

John

tangov559 · 03-08-2005, 12:32 AM

I have 3 powerheads moving my water. I am not sure what kind they are. But the current seems pretty powerful when i see my clowns trying to swim against the current.

tangov559 · 03-14-2005, 10:26 PM

My LTA and rose have moved next to each other. It has been about 4 days now. They both still look fine. Should i be moving them or something?