Anemone Help

I recently purchased a bubble tip anemone for my tank. I acclimated it last night, left the pump off for awhile, and just turned the lights on this morning. It moved to a spot and stayed there for a few hours before it shriveled up. Need some advice. Thanks

 

can you let us know a few things:

- how old is the tank?

- what are your water params?

- what type of light is over the tank?

- was the nem healthy in the store prior to purchase (foot wasn't ripped/mouth was healthy, etc.)?

- any pics of the shriveled nem?

BTW welcome to 3reef

 

parameters, lighting and general aquarium setup is need if anyone is to assist you.

 

answer the above questions and well be glad to help

 

Sorry I'm new to the hobby and the forums.
tank: 14 g biocube (since last august)
lights: compacts 48 watts (actinic/day)
Filter: 8 lbs live rock
Ammonia: 0ppm
Nitrite: 0ppm
Nitrate: 0ppm
PH: 8.3

 

it looks like everythings gonna go pretty good. you definately waited long enough for your tank to mature. most people dont have that kind of patience.

 

Not unusual for them to "shrivel" or deflate while acclimating. As long as it remains footed, does not have a gaping oral opening it should be fine.

I would give it at least 48 hours to re-inflate. If it looks like it's declining further please post an image.

 

Pics would help, sometimes when acclimating they can close up or deflate, if you haven't been here INTRODUCTION - karensroseanemones.net it is worth reading through

edit- doh corailline beat me

 

Thanks. Yea waiting was pretty had but I wanted to do it right. Here is a pic. But it already seems to be getting better. Thoughts on how it looks?

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looks like its acclimating fine to me. nicely inflated