rbta touched hammer coral

Discussion in 'ASAP' started by wicked_NaCl_h2o, Sep 19, 2007.

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  1. wicked_NaCl_h2o

    wicked_NaCl_h2o Plankton

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    My RBTA moved last night and while it was moving it got stung by the hammer coral. I hope it will be ok and just will be missing some tentacles for a while. It got stung pretty bad..Do you think it will live? What can I do? I already moved the hammer to keep it from stinging the anemone again..Do I just keep feeding the anemone bits of food so it won't melt and destroy every thing in my tank..Should I remove it from this tank and put it in the 10 gallon QT..so that if it does die it won't poison my tank..Advise needed ..HELP

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  3. crappyballer

    crappyballer Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    has it's mouth been open like that since it was stung?
     
  4. wicked_NaCl_h2o

    wicked_NaCl_h2o Plankton

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    yeah..its mouth was always closed nice and tight before it was stung by the hammer. What can I do..I don't want to lose this anemone.
     
  5. crappyballer

    crappyballer Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    well you may want to give it a couple more days and see if the mouth starts to closes up but i bet you will lose the anemone and the best thing is to get it out before it starts to foul your water imo. or start doing a bunch of frequent small water changes.
     
  6. reefboy23

    reefboy23 Feather Duster

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    I agree if anything u should put him in the quarantine.....then proceed with a water change or changes as needed........u never know miracles can happen but the sting of a euphyllia is pretty crucial.