Bta

[doggiepuffer]

I was debating between a carpet and a BTA, which would be better for a 90 gallon tank or even a 180???

 

[austin]

i like carpet anems the best

 

[doggiepuffer]

My only fear is that the carpet will eat that is hosting it. I have heard that have done that before. However, since my False Percs are TR, then I am not even sure they will host in it.

 

[kydizzle41]

just because they are tr doesnt mean they wont host in anemone they'll host a nem if they like one just like a wild clown would

 

[wangotango]

Carpets are big and mean. You have the space, but if you are concerned about losing fish (carpets have been known to eat larger fish too), then I'd stick to a BTA.
-Justin

 

[doggiepuffer]

I was kinda learning toward the BTA or even a RBTA, largely because I think the are much more attractive to look at it, at least for me. Would a BTA or RBTA work in a 90g Tank?

 

[subielover]

A BTA or RBTA would both work in a 90 gallon, given it is a very established tank. Minimum of six months. Also they need intense lighting, either t5ho with individual reflectors or metal halides are required.

 

[doggiepuffer]

I am actually getting a 75g now. I am getting a really good deal on it. The tank is about 2 years old, but all equipment is about a 1 year old, including the t5 VHO's with it. 75# of live sand and 100# of Live Rock, loaded with a vairity of coral and a few fish. So now sure I will be able to get my RBTA or BTA in that, cause I dont want it to damage the variety of corals in the tank.
But I am getting the week on January 13th.

 

[subielover]

If the bulbs are a year old than it will be time to replace them when you get the tank, just an fyi.

 

[doggiepuffer]

THe more I think about the more I become uncertain.. largely becaue it is an 8 hour drive round trip... i get to thinking what if the corals dont survive the trip? That I am doing to have to reset it back up as soon as I get home, cause my current tank could not hold that large amount of coral that i am getting this this other tank.. so

and it is such an awesome deal,

 

[fragglerock]

BTA are so touchy. One false move...and it's all over.
My carpet stings were very painful, but not as painful as a starving BTA that bit me pretty good.