To move or not to move?

Swayze27 · 02/24/2018, 01:48 PM

I have two magnifica anemones in my tank. The both reside at the top of the rock structure on the left side of my tank. They have been right next to one another for a good while, they are in constant contact with one another. Both have been healthy nems; however, the smaller one balls up a good bit and is not growing like the other one. Both are fed the same amount of food. Could one be "drowning" the other out so to speak? And my question is should I move them away from one another or just leave it up to them to move if they want?

davocean · 02/24/2018, 01:55 PM

Personally I would leave them, many have more than one, should be no issue as long as both are healthy.
Have they been treated and or checked for bacteria infection?
Do you see any signs of deflation?

Swayze27 · 02/24/2018, 03:59 PM

They are healthy and established, no deflations, they were obtained from established tanks. Just wondered why with the same conditions one is becoming a behemoth and the other not, lol.

davocean · 02/24/2018, 04:32 PM

That is strange, can't imagine why, would be nice to see pics if you can

BClute · 02/24/2018, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Swayze27

I have two magnifica anemones in my tank. The both reside at the top of the rock structure on the left side of my tank. They have been right next to one another for a good while, they are in constant contact with one another. Both have been healthy nems; however, the smaller one balls up a good bit and is not growing like the other one. Both are fed the same amount of food. Could one be "drowning" the other out so to speak? And my question is should I move them away from one another or just leave it up to them to move if they want?

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Swayze27 · 02/25/2018, 09:13 AM

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Swayze27 · 02/25/2018, 09:33 AM

Also his feeding response has slowed as of late. I can't tell if it's just going through a funky stage or if it's getting sick. I can't see how it would be sick though. It's been in my tank for probably a year doing great. Everything else is thriving. And he's been balling up like a pineapple, thought that was the epitome of good Heath with these guys.

Swayze27 · 02/25/2018, 10:25 AM

So I took a huge chance and decided to move them away from one another. May be too soon to say but they both seem happier as far as immediate results go. Big boy can stretch out and the other can breathe. I'll post pics after they settle in.

02/24/2018, 01:48 PM	#1
Swayze27 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Warrior, AL Posts: 546	To move or not to move? I have two magnifica anemones in my tank. The both reside at the top of the rock structure on the left side of my tank. They have been right next to one another for a good while, they are in constant contact with one another. Both have been healthy nems; however, the smaller one balls up a good bit and is not growing like the other one. Both are fed the same amount of food. Could one be "drowning" the other out so to speak? And my question is should I move them away from one another or just leave it up to them to move if they want? __________________ "Crime is a disease, I'm the cure" - Marion Cobretti Current Tank Info: 180 gallon w/ 55 gallon sump

02/24/2018, 01:55 PM	#2
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	Personally I would leave them, many have more than one, should be no issue as long as both are healthy. Have they been treated and or checked for bacteria infection? Do you see any signs of deflation? __________________ There's a fine line between owning your tank and your tank owning you! Current Tank Info: SCA 120g RR Starfire, Tunze silence 1073.02 return, 40g sump w/ fuge, SWC Extreme 160 cone skimmer,Geismann reflexx 4xT5, 2x Panorama Pro LED strips, Vortech MP40QD

02/24/2018, 03:59 PM	#3
Swayze27 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Warrior, AL Posts: 546	They are healthy and established, no deflations, they were obtained from established tanks. Just wondered why with the same conditions one is becoming a behemoth and the other not, lol. __________________ "Crime is a disease, I'm the cure" - Marion Cobretti Current Tank Info: 180 gallon w/ 55 gallon sump

02/24/2018, 04:32 PM	#4
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	That is strange, can't imagine why, would be nice to see pics if you can __________________ There's a fine line between owning your tank and your tank owning you! Current Tank Info: SCA 120g RR Starfire, Tunze silence 1073.02 return, 40g sump w/ fuge, SWC Extreme 160 cone skimmer,Geismann reflexx 4xT5, 2x Panorama Pro LED strips, Vortech MP40QD

02/25/2018, 09:13 AM	#6
Swayze27 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Warrior, AL Posts: 546	IMG_3039.jpg __________________ "Crime is a disease, I'm the cure" - Marion Cobretti Current Tank Info: 180 gallon w/ 55 gallon sump

02/25/2018, 09:33 AM	#7
Swayze27 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Warrior, AL Posts: 546	Also his feeding response has slowed as of late. I can't tell if it's just going through a funky stage or if it's getting sick. I can't see how it would be sick though. It's been in my tank for probably a year doing great. Everything else is thriving. And he's been balling up like a pineapple, thought that was the epitome of good Heath with these guys. __________________ "Crime is a disease, I'm the cure" - Marion Cobretti Current Tank Info: 180 gallon w/ 55 gallon sump

02/25/2018, 10:25 AM	#8
Swayze27 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Warrior, AL Posts: 546	So I took a huge chance and decided to move them away from one another. May be too soon to say but they both seem happier as far as immediate results go. Big boy can stretch out and the other can breathe. I'll post pics after they settle in. __________________ "Crime is a disease, I'm the cure" - Marion Cobretti Current Tank Info: 180 gallon w/ 55 gallon sump