BTA Help!

[a&a2]

I've had a BTA for a few months now. I've been feeding krill & silversides along with iodine and phytoplex. Last night it shriveled up real small and the tips were sort of grayish. This morning it had moved and doesn't look like the foot is fully attached? Any advice or any pics of a BTA dying?

 

[thomas712]

I'd be careful with the iodine, your not actually feeding it directly with that are you?
Anemeones spend a good deal of energy in moving, give it time to settle down by itself. The move can make them look very strange.
Thomas

 

[a&a2]

no I put it in the water every 2 weeks. It only moved about 2 inches away though?

 

[24aqua]

if you do regular water changes you shouldnt add iodine enless you have a ton of corals

 

[a&a2]

even with heavy protein skimming? Didn't think every 2 weeks would hurt?

 

[24aqua]

your salt has enough, 2 weeks you should be fine with just water changes

 

[24aqua]

do you have a test kit for iodine? i have never added because i dont have a test kit and you should never add what you cant test and have never had a prob. i do 4gl changes once a week on a 60gl

 

[debbie]

I have a BTA too. After learning the hard way with these "chemical concauctions in a bottle" I will not ever use any of these things again. Like mentioned regular water changes is all you will need to keep your tank healthy and balanced.
I target feed my BTA 2 times a week a small amount of krill, brineshrimp, and a ocean mix frozen foods.
Good light, good food, good water = Happy Anemone .......