carpet trouble

[AJ_77]

I think it will be nearly impossible for you to maintain the kind of stability and water quality the anemone needs in a bucket. Did someone tell you that keeping it in a bucket for a while was a good idea?

The water changes should help, but as far as temp, salinity, oxygenation, PH, and lighting go you're really fighting an uphill battle. Trying to be sensitive to your plight here, but that's not a good place for a carpet.