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I added 2 Rock Flower Anemones a couple of weeks ago. One is thriving and the other is sort of half closed.
Can anyone ID what may cause this? It had settled a bit to close to a torch and I moved the torch but I'm not sure if this was just coral on anemone violence or if it could be something else. Any assist is appreciated. First pic is RFA I put in same day. Second pic, please check out left side and odd appearance.

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I added 2 Rock Flower Anemones a couple of weeks ago. One is thriving and the other is sort of half closed.
Can anyone ID what may cause this? It had settled a bit to close to a torch and I moved the torch but I'm not sure if this was just coral on anemone violence or if it could be something else. Any assist is appreciated. First pic is RFA I put in same day. Second pic, please check out left side and odd appearance.

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Are you feeding and how often?
They also do this when there is too much light. Also high nitrates and phosphate
 
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I'm feeding mysis about every 3-4 day. I setup yesterday so I can do a 50% water change later today. Haven't done one that big in ages, but I was already planning on doing a deep clean of the rocks and sandbed so hopefully this will help if it is parameter issue. It could be nitrates, they were a bit elevated last time I tested but I only did a 20% water change. Hopefully 50% will help address. Thanks, we'll see how it goes. He did eat yesterday.
 
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i think its just trying to move.
Nvm, but I once have rfa that seems fine until it inverted itself basically turning inside out! then it died, but before that happen I was stressing it and wanting it to move to a spot that I wanted. I suggest not doing anything.
 

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