Hi R2R - I've had a green bubble tip anemone for about a month and it's my first try at keeping one. It settled on the shady side of a rock (PAR = 90) on its first day and hadn't moved since. I understand they often need higher light, but it looked content so I just let it be. I also didn't feed anything for the first three weeks.
Fast forward to this last week and its health seems to be declining fast (losing color, becoming transparent, mouth open at times). The strange thing is it's developed what looks like an infection on the edge of its oral disk (see above mouth in pic). Despite this, the BTA stays inflated most of the time, is responsive to touch, and keeps its footing on the rock. Only livestock are two clownfish (don't host) and sexy shrimp. I've noticed the clowns nipping at the nem.
I'd appreciate any suggestions on what to do, especially if it needs cipro asap. Thanks!
10 gal
PAR = 90 - 150
Temp = 78
Salinity = 1.025
NO3 = 4
PO4 = 0.03
dKh = 8.1
Ca = 440
Mg = 1450
pH = 8.0
Fast forward to this last week and its health seems to be declining fast (losing color, becoming transparent, mouth open at times). The strange thing is it's developed what looks like an infection on the edge of its oral disk (see above mouth in pic). Despite this, the BTA stays inflated most of the time, is responsive to touch, and keeps its footing on the rock. Only livestock are two clownfish (don't host) and sexy shrimp. I've noticed the clowns nipping at the nem.
I'd appreciate any suggestions on what to do, especially if it needs cipro asap. Thanks!
10 gal
PAR = 90 - 150
Temp = 78
Salinity = 1.025
NO3 = 4
PO4 = 0.03
dKh = 8.1
Ca = 440
Mg = 1450
pH = 8.0