Rock flower anemone sick?

[Impala67]

I bought I rock flower anemone two weeks ago, was doing great until about 4 days ago when his mouth was wide open and not closing. After a few days he was shriveled up lack of color and mouth still wide open. I don’t know what to do he’s not happy and he looks very sick. Could this be happening because of my BTA they haven’t come in contact yet but it’s still a interest any info will help will repost with a pic.

 

[i cant think]

BTA’s and RFA’s usually mix fine together, although, chemical warfare may be going on between the two, I think that you should try remove the rock the RFA is on and try put him in a nursing tank (if possible) and see what goes on from there

 

[Impala67]

I do not own a nursing tank at the moment is there any other way I can help these guys?

 

[bReefedBaker]

Have a picture? I’ve been drawn to RFA’s as they’re currently dominating my tank. I also have RBA’s in same tank (no I’ll affect)

 

[Impala67]

He moved in the worst possible spot for a pic lol I really like this little guy and I want him to feel better

 

[i cant think]

it may be the anemone saying the tank needs a water change or it needs to dispose of waste. Usually a gaping mouth is a bad sign though..

 

[Impala67]

The BTA has been just fine and thriving but I was having problems with this guy before the BTA was introduced

 

[Impala67]

it may be the anemone saying the tank needs a water change or it needs to dispose of waste. Usually a gaping mouth is a bad sign though..

I know that’s what is concerning me he’s also been throwing up lots of mucus and and slime!!!

 

[Impala67]

If there was a chemical warfare going on would the other coral in the tank close up?

 

[Impala67]

All the waste he’s been throwing up

 

[bReefedBaker]

RFA’s are pretty hardy. If your BTA is thriving then I’m going to assume (which I know I shouldn’t) the water parameters are in good standing. The photos showing the foot are actually good.
If your RFA has its foot planted it’s doing fine. The mouth will gape open and the RFA could close (ball) up and expel its waste.

How long has it been in your DT?

 

[bReefedBaker]

If there was a chemical warfare going on would the other coral in the tank close up?

What is in your tank besides the RFA & BTA?

 

[i cant think]

I know that’s what is concerning me he’s also been throwing up lots of mucus and and slime!!!

Good news! Mucus and slime is just the food they need to dispose of!

 

[i cant think]

If there was a chemical warfare going on would the other coral in the tank close up?

They probably would do if they aren’t then chances of chemical warfare are low

 

[i cant think]

Good news! Mucus and slime is just the food they need to dispose of!

And from knowing this, it should mean there’s nothing wrong with your RFA, he should be back and out in no time just give him time to dispose of the food he had

 

[Impala67]

RFA’s are pretty hardy. If your BTA is thriving then I’m going to assume (which I know I shouldn’t) the water parameters are in good standing. The photos showing the foot are actually good.
If your RFA has its foot planted it’s doing fine. The mouth will gape open and the RFA could close (ball) up and expel its waste.

How long has it been in your DT?

I’ve had him for about two or three weeks.

 

[bReefedBaker]

I’ve had him for about two or three weeks.

You and your RFA are good. Just pooping and finding a place to call home (not you, the RFA) #happyreefing

 

[Impala67]

What is in your tank besides the RFA & BTA?

Duncan coral toadstool mushroom, and zoa coral.

 

[Impala67]

Oh any suggestions on how to get my clowns to host to my BTA

 

[i cant think]

Oh any suggestions on how to get my clowns to host to my BTA

Put the BTA on its own with the two clowns, make sure there’s no gaps it can climb through though and leave it for a few days to a few weeks and the clowns should host the BTA