New gigantea tucked itself into rock structure

Reefheart · 04/28/2018, 01:34 AM

I have recently obtained an aquamarine/mint gigantea (approx 2 weeks). I tried to place it higher up on the rocks for optimum light and flow exposure.

But its been twice now that it has moved back to bottom of tank, tucked away into rock structures. As shown in pic, its partially exposed to light and low flow. I prefer not to disturb it further but not sure if its getting enough light and flow.

It seems to prioritise a secure/enclosed foothold over light/flow.

Bruce51 · 04/28/2018, 09:29 AM

Just leave it alone, It will find a place it likes

Reefheart · 04/30/2018, 06:53 PM

My nem is still on the move at night. I think my rockscape is too open with not much crevices so it doesn't feel secure. I'm thinking to buy a bowl of some sort and try to put him in there. Or put in a couple of inches of sand and see if he will dig into it.

Which of these is the better option? Or continue to leave it alone?

Thanks!

m0nkie · 05/01/2018, 01:02 AM

gig stay at top of the rock structure. very top. They do not go into the sand.

Haddoni carpet goes into sand.

my suggestion is let it be. If it's healthy, it will find it's spot. make sure your powerhead is covered with sponge for protection. If not, I'd consider lowering it or even turning it off if you have decent flow in tank

my gig up top and haddoni in sand

D-Nak · 05/01/2018, 02:29 AM

Are you sure it's a 100% gigantea? The only reason I ask is because I have one that always has shorter tentacles than the rest of my gigs. I think Minh has/had one too. There was a discussion that these might be hybrids.

Reefheart · 05/01/2018, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by D-Nak

Are you sure it's a 100% gigantea? The only reason I ask is because I have one that always has shorter tentacles than the rest of my gigs. I think Minh has/had one too. There was a discussion that these might be hybrids.

The anemone itself is about 12in wide, most of its tentacles are approx half inch long. Are there really hybrids?? It would be interesting to see if it prefers sand as my current tank is barebottom at the moment.

pfan151 · 05/01/2018, 12:44 PM

I’d just leave it alone. It looks very healthy for a newly aquired one. I have had one stay low like that for a few months before it eventually moved higher up. Make sure your powerheads are very far away. They can move an incredible distance overnight until they find there spot. Mine once moved about 2 feet in 8 hrs.

shred5 · 05/01/2018, 12:51 PM

It looks healthy, I would leave it. By forcing it to the top you could bleach it. It may have been under lower light for a while and has adjusted to it. It will decide where it wants to be.

Reefheart · 05/01/2018, 06:33 PM

Thank you all. It is indeed healthy on arrival and still seems so these couple of weeks. Only the moving is a bit concerning, I haven't added any new livestock to the tank, only a few small fish and corals. I'm hoping its not looking for sand.

04/30/2018, 06:53 PM	#3
Reefheart Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 84	My nem is still on the move at night. I think my rockscape is too open with not much crevices so it doesn't feel secure. I'm thinking to buy a bowl of some sort and try to put him in there. Or put in a couple of inches of sand and see if he will dig into it. Which of these is the better option? Or continue to leave it alone? Thanks! Last edited by Reefheart; 04/30/2018 at 07:10 PM.

05/01/2018, 01:02 AM	#4
m0nkie Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: LA Posts: 6,264	gig stay at top of the rock structure. very top. They do not go into the sand. Haddoni carpet goes into sand. my suggestion is let it be. If it's healthy, it will find it's spot. make sure your powerhead is covered with sponge for protection. If not, I'd consider lowering it or even turning it off if you have decent flow in tank my gig up top and haddoni in sand __________________ 560gal in the making

05/01/2018, 02:29 AM	#5
D-Nak Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 5,797	Are you sure it's a 100% gigantea? The only reason I ask is because I have one that always has shorter tentacles than the rest of my gigs. I think Minh has/had one too. There was a discussion that these might be hybrids. __________________ Tank info: 120 gallon 48x30x20 high DT. Clownfish breeding rack in full swing: C-Quest Onyx, Bali Aquarich P1 Picasso + Rod's Onyx, wild percula + Rod's Onyx.

05/01/2018, 12:51 PM	#8
shred5 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Waukesha , WI Posts: 4,998	It looks healthy, I would leave it. By forcing it to the top you could bleach it. It may have been under lower light for a while and has adjusted to it. It will decide where it wants to be. __________________ David Polzin

04/28/2018, 09:29 AM	#2
Bruce51 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: reno, nv Posts: 201	Just leave it alone, It will find a place it likes

05/01/2018, 12:44 PM	#7
pfan151 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: FL Posts: 1,897	I’d just leave it alone. It looks very healthy for a newly aquired one. I have had one stay low like that for a few months before it eventually moved higher up. Make sure your powerheads are very far away. They can move an incredible distance overnight until they find there spot. Mine once moved about 2 feet in 8 hrs.

05/01/2018, 06:33 PM	#9
Reefheart Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 84	Thank you all. It is indeed healthy on arrival and still seems so these couple of weeks. Only the moving is a bit concerning, I haven't added any new livestock to the tank, only a few small fish and corals. I'm hoping its not looking for sand.