Berger9953 Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Hey PNWMAS!! I just bought 3 heads of Acan from the lfs today, the looked nice and plump in the store, but obviously because I put it in my tank, it's flat and looks like a piece of rock I colored with marker. But my real question is, when will they open and bulk up again??? I tried target feeding it after the light went out, but I accidently touched it and it immediately closed up..So as you can probably already tell, I've never had a Acan before, so I need all of the advice I can get for these beautiful corals:D:D:D Thanks yall!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bswe22 Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Just give it a couple days. It will open up. It might be open tomorrow. It only took one day for mine to open fully. It was just a couple weeks before I noticed new growth on it. Bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 If it doesn't open up in a day or two, try moving it to a spot with less light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berger9953 Posted March 23, 2010 Author Share Posted March 23, 2010 Alrighty, thanks guys for the advice, I'll keep those things in mind...I want this coral to thrive, unlike my other failuresDOH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pledosophy Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 IME they like low flow and low light. Like Andy said, give it a couple and see how it does. Oh, and don't poke it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berger9953 Posted March 23, 2010 Author Share Posted March 23, 2010 Thanks everyone!!!! I'll give you and update soon with a pic if they're doing well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7Max-GTE Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 I agree with everyone above me. Put it in the sand bed or somewhere shaded and it will open up very soon. Mine still get grouchy sometimes and don't open fully at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Good advice from everyone! Keep in mind that acans will from time to time retract for awhile, sometimes 3-5 days. My prized rainbow acan was retracted for 4 days before i left on vacation and i was worried sick that i would return to a white skeleton. But lo and behold when i got home it was puffed up and happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 I've seen that happen with my big colony, particularly if it gets too much flow... it'll close up and look ticked off for a day or three then open back up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berger9953 Posted March 23, 2010 Author Share Posted March 23, 2010 Too bad I already super glued it to a rockDOH!DOH! It's pretty low though, And gets a good amount of flow, It's opening up alittle, I'm actually going out of town here soon, will it be okay if I leave surrounding lights on for 3 days with none of the big lights?? I got a timer, but I don't think it's working right....I don't want the lights to be on 24/7!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 They can stand a range of different spots, i have a rainbow that loves high flow and high light. I would run down to HD or something and pickup a new timer for the lights. Those dial ones for appliances work fine, i use one on my frag tank. Can't be more than 10 bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berger9953 Posted March 25, 2010 Author Share Posted March 25, 2010 Thanks...but I left my neighbor some instructions on when to turn the lights on and off... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berger9953 Posted March 27, 2010 Author Share Posted March 27, 2010 Well, I'm back home now, and the acan isn't really puffy, just sort of opened, but it's not bleached...Maybe too much flow?? It's enough to sway them a bit...I'm having a really hard time feeding those guys, I can't really see their sweeper tenticles, are they short or long?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckie Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 I have had one for 2 mths. I even feed it with a cover. It was large open happy when I got it. Never has opened or looked happy. I think bleached means to much light not flow, but what do I know. Beckie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berger9953 Posted March 27, 2010 Author Share Posted March 27, 2010 Oh I'm sorry, I meant NOT bleached, that was a typo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsoz Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 Feeder tentacles come out at night. They look like short (1/16 to 1/8 inch) tentacles from around the center of each head. That is the best time to feed. Small meaty food like mysis shrimp, plankton, or ground up fish. I will sometimes put a bottle over mine to keep the food in the area of the acan. dsoz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berger9953 Posted March 27, 2010 Author Share Posted March 27, 2010 Good idea with the bottle! They look a ton better today, they look much more plump. I'll try feeding them tonight with an enclosed area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 FWIW, I find mine are the most extended first thing in the morning while the house is still dark. You know you're a fish nerd when you set an early alarm to get up and feed the acans (whistle) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berger9953 Posted March 27, 2010 Author Share Posted March 27, 2010 FWIW' date=' I find mine are the most extended first thing in the morning while the house is still dark. You know you're a fish nerd when you set an early alarm to get up and feed the acans (whistle)[/quote'] (laugh)I know what you mean!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berger9953 Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share Posted April 1, 2010 Just as an update, I started feed him, and he plumped right up, thanks for all of your help everyone!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Re: New Acan frag in the tank..when will it open?? Excellent, glad to hear it is doing better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Good to hear. Now how about a pic???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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