Lalani Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Ok, so I was given this tiny RBTA yesterday... gorgeous little thing! I figured I would try it in the 5.5gal nem/sexy tank that has 36w of PC over it and see how it does in there. It came from a softie tank with dim MH lighting. It had been rolling around that tank, unattached, and was in the shade I believe. Anyways, this is what it looks like today in my tank: What should I do??? Wait and see if it's just adjusting? Put it in a shady spot? Transfer to one of the tanks with high light? Please help! Link to comment
Ando Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Dang that thing is going to be nice. I though they needed to be in lots of light? But i dunno. Sorry cant help you. Link to comment
Lalani Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 Yeah, but it was looking really good in the dark softie tank. I dunno...... NEED OPINIONS, kthnx. Link to comment
Ando Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Im hoping to get a 1" or 2" one soon for my biocube with t5's. They look some awesome when they are nice and puffy. My lfs has 2 of them they are about 10" and huge! I think it would do fine if it was in low light and doing good esp if your tanks peramiters are good. Here I found this from a website about rose bubble tips Highly in demand and often hard to find, the Bright Red Rose anemone is a color variation of the Entacmaea quadricolor, bubble anemone. A hardy reef animal if set with proper lighting and water quality. Bubble Anemones prefer to find their own place to settle and may move about your aquarium until a suitable location is found. For best care, the Rose Anemone requires strong lighting in aquariums of at least 30 gallons. It should be kept with a Clownfish for best care. Most typically remain compact in size when kept under bright lighting (at least 3 watts per gallon). If the lighting is not sufficient, the Rose Anemone will expand its body to make the most of the available light. Its diet should include chopped fish, shrimp, or worms if a clownfish is not present. They are accepted by Clarki clowns, Tomato's, maroon's ,percula's, and ocellaris. Link to comment
lakshwadeep Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Check karensroseanemones.com for some help. I think BTAs in general don't like very strong light, so you might want to keep it in partial shade. Try feeding it some frozen mysis. Link to comment
mnherper Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 just give it some time.is it puking?is the mouth gaping?is it attached to rock? Link to comment
Lalani Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 Thanks for the link, lak, I'll check it out. I tried feeding it some frozen krill, but it didn't take. just give it some time.is it puking?is the mouth gaping?is it attached to rock? Not puking, mouth is gaping, and it is attached to the rock...... as seen in the pic I posted. Link to comment
Ando Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 I would give it a few days until you feed it. Link to comment
el_vulture619 Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Did you acclimate it long enough? like an hr or so? Since it is in you tank already just let it adjust were it attached. Dont mess with it to much or touch it. If its foot is attached nice and tight it should be ok, just leave it. If its mouth is wide open like that it will not feed. Keep an eye on it and clowns away from it till it recovers. Link to comment
mnherper Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Thanks for the link, lak, I'll check it out. I tried feeding it some frozen krill, but it didn't take. Not puking, mouth is gaping, and it is attached to the rock...... as seen in the pic I posted. then just give it some time it's just stressed. Link to comment
reefone Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 ^^^just leave it alone. but it doesnt look too hot. hope it recovers for u. Link to comment
BKtomodachi Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 I hate my BTA's. They wont stay put and never seem completely happy. Link to comment
adinsxq Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 i think i have a t-shirt somewhere that says "don't feed stressed anemones.." Link to comment
Lalani Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 Thanks for the input guys! I've been busy keeping the sexies away from her, and she's looking a little better right now.. Link to comment
dtfleming Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 How do u know its a her? its really a shim Link to comment
BKtomodachi Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 I've yet to feed my nems and they still act like the word is about to end or something. Sigh. Your RBTA does look a little bit better, for sure! Link to comment
Lalani Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 Wonder what could be making yours unhappy, Q. Just checked and she's gaping again.... suppose she's simply adjusting to the new environment. Will keep a close eye on her. Thanks for the help! Link to comment
here fishy fishy Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 I just got a bitty one from my LFS. It adjusted really well and I still have my temp light so I doubt its your lighting. Hope it improves! How do u know its a her? its really a shim 'cause its PINK, silly. All pink and purple tank things must be 'hers'. Link to comment
dtfleming Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 'cause its PINK, silly. All pink and purple tank things must be 'hers'. meh Link to comment
gena Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 I hope it does well for you Lalani! "she's" gorgeous even if she's not happy right now Link to comment
Needreefunds Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 How do u know its a her? Umm, cuz she has been crabby for like two days now?? Link to comment
dtfleming Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Umm, cuz she has been crabby for like two days now?? AAAAAAAAaa hahahahahhaha Link to comment
mnherper Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 she is looking a lot better Link to comment
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