perfectdark
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Originally Posted by nemo2
Hello! Kat74 told me to talk to you about anemones. I have a 29G biocube as well. It has beenup and running for about a month. I eventually ( like in 6 months) want to try an RBTA. I also want a pair of clowns. She said you have been successfull with BTA in your tank. Is this correct? What advice do you have to offer?
Here is a pic of my tank:
Well this is one case in where I would suggest to do as I say dont do as I do. LOL. I have kept a RBTA in my tank successfully for over 8 months now. Do I call that sucess? I would say no IMO, if this were the 2 year mark then I would be very happy. Here is what I did to accomodate this animal. I redid my aquascaping to include an over hang and indirect flow towards it. BTA's prefer dark secluded areas where they feel safe. Then they like to stretch wayyy out and reach for the light. I also made sure that if it chose this place to reside in that when it came out for the light it was litterally 3 inches below them. The issue now becomes making sure it doesnt want to move, I cannot guarantee this and to gamble with that is rater nerve racking. I am currently setting up a 36Gal bow front system with HO-T5 lights that this anemone will be very happy in. There is no signs of stress it has never split, its color is phenominal but IMO the lighting is lacking and I want to make sure I can sustain it long term. If your intention is to put on in a cube with stock lighting be prepared for anything including a lot of moving around. Hope this helps.
Hello! Kat74 told me to talk to you about anemones. I have a 29G biocube as well. It has beenup and running for about a month. I eventually ( like in 6 months) want to try an RBTA. I also want a pair of clowns. She said you have been successfull with BTA in your tank. Is this correct? What advice do you have to offer?
Here is a pic of my tank:
Well this is one case in where I would suggest to do as I say dont do as I do. LOL. I have kept a RBTA in my tank successfully for over 8 months now. Do I call that sucess? I would say no IMO, if this were the 2 year mark then I would be very happy. Here is what I did to accomodate this animal. I redid my aquascaping to include an over hang and indirect flow towards it. BTA's prefer dark secluded areas where they feel safe. Then they like to stretch wayyy out and reach for the light. I also made sure that if it chose this place to reside in that when it came out for the light it was litterally 3 inches below them. The issue now becomes making sure it doesnt want to move, I cannot guarantee this and to gamble with that is rater nerve racking. I am currently setting up a 36Gal bow front system with HO-T5 lights that this anemone will be very happy in. There is no signs of stress it has never split, its color is phenominal but IMO the lighting is lacking and I want to make sure I can sustain it long term. If your intention is to put on in a cube with stock lighting be prepared for anything including a lot of moving around. Hope this helps.
