MWafler Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 I have the opportunity to get a BTA for a really good deal this weekend, but I'm only running 1.8 watts per gallon of PC right now, BUT next weekend I'm getting a 70w PC light for my tank so thats 7 watts per gallon. Would the anemone do fine for the week or should I just pass on the offer? Link to comment
Koral krazy (reefer 365) Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 How big is your tank? Link to comment
MWafler Posted March 17, 2007 Author Share Posted March 17, 2007 Its a 10g ( I know) the bta is small and I have a much larger tank to transfer it to when it outgrows the current tank... Link to comment
DudE31 Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 ure going to have to feed him and keep a very close eye on water params Link to comment
MWafler Posted March 17, 2007 Author Share Posted March 17, 2007 I realize that... , but what about the week of low lighting? Link to comment
Koral krazy (reefer 365) Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 The change in lighting could possibly cause slight bleaching. Link to comment
MWafler Posted March 17, 2007 Author Share Posted March 17, 2007 But not catastrophic death? I think it should be able to go a week (or less) on 18 watts....I'll put it in a bright spot... Link to comment
DudE31 Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 put it where you want to but it will find a place it likes on its own Link to comment
MWafler Posted March 17, 2007 Author Share Posted March 17, 2007 So I guess I'm going for it.... Link to comment
idog Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 10 gallon tank is not suitable regardless of wattage. IMHO Link to comment
MWafler Posted March 17, 2007 Author Share Posted March 17, 2007 Due to size constraints or what? Link to comment
idog Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 They get huge, and small tanks tend to fluctuate more than larger ones. Link to comment
Koral krazy (reefer 365) Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 I think it's a 50/50 chance. The anemone could take a little stress, and end up happy after he gets transferred out, or it will die of shock after a few days. Link to comment
Hotnickz07 Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 i would just get prepared to buy a larger tank in the future. i have a RBTA in my BC14 now for about 2 months its small the tank has a sunpod with 150hqi. When it gets to big ill move it to my 200g Link to comment
MWafler Posted March 19, 2007 Author Share Posted March 19, 2007 My new BTA has move from its original spot, thats not the weird part though. I don't have alot of light right now (waiting on new light - 2 days) although I placed the BTA near the top of the tank for the most light but its chosen to go near the bottom and back into a rock recess and sit quite far in. Is is just getting used to its surroundings or is something else wrong? Link to comment
Balmarog Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 I have no experience and am only going off other things I've read here, but with the change in lighting, it might be hiding out until it gets used to things. Link to comment
MWafler Posted March 19, 2007 Author Share Posted March 19, 2007 It stretched out of its crevice more today and looks more happy, Lets just hope it stays that way.... Link to comment
Hotnickz07 Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Don't worry. they always move until they find a spot they like in your tank, however i would monitor it so it doesn't sting none of your corals Link to comment
MWafler Posted March 19, 2007 Author Share Posted March 19, 2007 I only have some small frags which aren't close to it, no problem.... Link to comment
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