BTA- how to feed

fish1031

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I got a BTA and a large perc clown--- the clown does not hose because it is about the same size as the anenome- will it host when the anenome grows?
also the anemnone is is a shaded area on the outside of the rock but is opened ... it is small... will it move into the light or is it okay there?
also to feed it do I just put some meaty food like a silverside and hold it in front of the anenome?
 

rod buehle

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the chance of hosting will always be hit or miss. Percs (IME) will usually find a host. The perc may find something larger to host in for now, and if thats the case, she will not likely leave her host for a new one (after your BTA gets larger).
The anemone will move until it finds a spot that suits. Be sure to have any powerhead/pump intakes covered.
If the anemone is still too small for a perc, mysis shrimp will be more than large enough to feed your anemone. Simply thaw some food in a glass of tank water, and squirt some in the direction of the anemone with a turkey baster (target feed).
 

dawman

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I feed mine three times a week . Anemones go where they feel comfortable , my BTA hides under a rock until my lights come on and then he is out .
i couldn't really tell if it ate any or not
Place the food on it`s tenticles and it should pull the food towards it`s mouth .
 

dawman

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A clown can host a small anemone but it can take months to host or the fish may never host .
 

dawman

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You might want to carefully move you rocks around a little bit to see if he will move somewhere different .
 

dawman

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Originally Posted by fish1031
he acutually come out this morning and ate a small silverside! :)

COOL !!!!
 
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