new bta

[alexknight]

I got a new BTA from my LFS its quite healthy and really large!

I know it is a BTA but besides that I am not sure, they had it as Ultra bta i am pretty sure it was a sales gimmick but if anyone has a idea please let me know, also it is normal for them to swell up larger at night? My clowns are quite happy!

 

[lexluethar]

That anemone is unhealthy. I'm not trying to sound harsh by any means, but BTA's should have a brownish tint to them which is the color of the zooantha that lives within their tissue. A white anemones (white like seethrough - IE yours) are bleached most of the time and all their zooantha has died off because of an improper environment.
What type of lighting do you have? I see some corals but no real light demanding ones so i'm not sure what type of setup you have. You need a HO T5 w/ reflectors or a MH in order for your anemone to come back to health (with spot feedings).
Also keep an eye on that maroon? clown, he's rather large compared to the anemone so make sure he isn't over agressively hosting it. Maroons have the tendancies to kill anemones with their very agressive grooming.
It may just be the picture, but i'm sure PD will jump in at some point and give is expert advice.

 

[perfectdark]

LOL Lex, expert....

Just a research'ologist lets just say that ok?
Anyway, the bad news, yes IMO its bleached, moderate to severe IMO. I cant see the foot but hopefully it has some dark coloration to it.
The good news, I believe that is a rose bubble tip, and depending on how much you paid for it, you may have scored a sweet little animal.
The work involved, if your water chemistry is spot on, your lighting is sufficient, and you are not opposed to added TLC, I believe your anemone can make a good recovery. Spot feeding every 3 days or so, marine diet and raw, silver side, clams, shrimp, mysis, cyclops... I would suggest multiple small pieces , stuff you can suck up in a turkey baster, squirt it into its tenticles close to its mouth. Soaking the food in selcon or superselco may help, this will add omega 3 fatty acids and vitamins to the food. Your anem is lacking zooxanthellae from not having enough light. Feeding will help keep its immune system healthy while restoring the zooxanthellae back into its system.
I would also keep a close eye on the maroon as mentioned by Lex, an already weak anemone will not fare well to an overly aggressive clown. HTH, and good luck.

 

[lexluethar]

 

[alexknight]

thanks, yeah the fish store i went to I usually don't go to but I couldnt pass it up, and I could tell they did not have the right lighting! I have a 150W MH, I know its not the best out there but I do know it will work fine for a BTA if i am correct. On the foot of it, there is a dark almost brown looking color. Hopefully I can nurse it back to full health, instead of dieing at the store..

 

[lexluethar]

Yup, sounds like you are on the right track. Your lighting (assuming you don't have a huge tank) should bring it back. Supplimental feedings twice a week will help 'nurse' it back to health.