Trouble with my Condy...

[naubeaner]

I have a Condy anemone. I've had it little over a month and in the past week the tips of it are turn brownish. What is happening? Too much current, low temp, low lighting???? Any have advice??

[naubeaner]

Here is a picture

[Poseidon]

What kind of lighting, how old is the tank, do you feed the anemone? In my humble opinion this species of anemone is best left OUT of your tank and in the ocean.

[naubeaner]

What kind of lighting, how old is the tank, do you feed the anemone? In my humble opinion this species of anemone is best left OUT of your tank and in the ocean.

I have 2 65 watt ODYSSEA actinic blue lights and 2 65 watt daylight 12000K. I recieved the tank from a friend who was unable to keep it because he is moving. I would say he owned the tank for about 2 years and I've had it for about 2 months. I feed the anemone raw shrimp every 3-4 days.

[pdfb55]

how old are the bulbs?

[naubeaner]

how old are the bulbs?

4-5 months

[mosfet]

What kind of lighting, how old is the tank, do you feed the anemone? In my humble opinion this species of anemone is best left OUT of your tank and in the ocean.

Why in your humble opinion should a Condylactis gigantea best be left in the ocean?
Thanks!

[BubbaWPB]

Your condy is turning brown because it is getting healthy. It is gaining back its zoxanthellae (or however you misspell it). This is a good sign.

[Poseidon]

Why in your humble opinion should a Condylactis gigantea best be left in the ocean?
Thanks!

Because it gets HUGE, and most clown fish will not host in it.