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fftfk
12/05/2016, 11:05 PM
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161206/ad86cc54a918c473429a7d0a33222df9.jpg

The anemone is new to the tank and came attached to the rock. If part of his disc is getting blown around is that too much flow?
ClownReef®
12/05/2016, 11:16 PM
A video would be more helpful
worm5406
12/05/2016, 11:37 PM
I agree a video of at least 2-3 minutes would be better to see the flow and how it reacts.

From the look you are bending it with the flow some. It might move if it does not sense it is safe. Has it been here for a while? Howe is the flow? Does it rotate or is it static? Can it be moved or deflected?

It might be happy though. If that is something lime a MP40 and it is in Reef mode, it might be just one of the modes and is OK with the movement for a short period of time.
fftfk
12/06/2016, 07:14 AM
Thanks for the replies! I will get a video tonight. It was put in there this weekend
zooman72
12/06/2016, 03:38 PM
One of my rock flower nems gets blasted by the flow from one of my Tunze 740gph powerheads, and it hasn't moved since I rebuilt the aquarium after moving back in July. That being said, even though it may adapt to that flow regimen like mine has, they generally seem to prefer more moderate flow.
fftfk
12/06/2016, 07:49 PM
Here is a video of the flow from two angles:
https://vimeo.com/194605211

It has been in the tank a couple of days. It came on the rock so I assume it is firmly attached. I can change the vortech flow pattern but but the location.
zooman72
12/06/2016, 08:06 PM
I have seen them handle more than that, and if it doesn't like it, it will move a bit to find a more "suitable" location - nice color though... :)
worm5406
12/07/2016, 08:43 AM
Here is a video of the flow from two angles:
https://vimeo.com/194605211

It has been in the tank a couple of days. It came on the rock so I assume it is firmly attached. I can change the vortech flow pattern but but the location.

Thanks for the video. I agree it is in a good spt with adequate flow. The reason I asked for the longer video is because some people take a picture where you can see it, best. Not taking into account for the flow. I thought maybe your earlier picture was just a random picture showing off the flow part, for your question.

Since you said you have a Vortech on it. what was it on when you took the video? Flow and % wise. Do you have it adjust to different flow types during the day? Do you have filters on your power heads?