RBTA Caught in Powerhead

DGAM

Premium Member
So I left the house today and came home later and my RTBA was completely sucked up into the powerhead! Devastated! I immediately turned off all the power heads and set it back on the rock it was originally on. The body is not shredded. It looks like only the tentacles were harmed. Waited a few hours (while frantically making RODI water in case I needed to do an emergency water change) and went back to check on it and it attached to the rock, moved a few inches towards the back of the tank, and opened up a bit. The maroon clown is still hosting in it. My heart filled with joy when I realized he wasn't dead.

Recommendations on how to nurse it back to health? First I need to figure out a way to keep him off the PH. I should note, he has been in my tank for less than a week, is a mature 14 inch Sherman, and I was devastated that I may have possibly killed him but am pleased to say he is alive...for now.

Thanks for the advice and your expertise.
 
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