kaxt
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I'm considering picking up a BTA this weekend but I want to make sure I fully understand what I'm getting into before I make the commitment. My tank has been set up for a while now, my parameters are all stable and my coral frags have doubled in size over the past month. I've done a lot of reading and I feel confident I'm ready, but I still have a few questions.
I've read that some people have luck picking a spot for their new BTA by placing its foot in a hole in their rock. Do they like to have their entire foot wedged into a tight hole, or are they looking for a little growing room as long as they feel secure? What's the best way to do this? Do I hold the foot in my hand and place it in the hole, or do I place the rock around the foot to build the hole?
Also, I have a bunch of coral frags in my tank, if the BTA does go for a walk is there a good chance it will kill the frags it comes in contact with? I understand that the corals could get stung and injured but how often are they killed if a BTA passes over them? I have a few extra tanks in the basement and could set up a temporary 10g to hold the coral until the BTA settles down, but if there isn't a huge risk I would rather not do that.
Any other suggestions on how to make the first day or two as stress-free as possible are also welcome- Thanks
I've read that some people have luck picking a spot for their new BTA by placing its foot in a hole in their rock. Do they like to have their entire foot wedged into a tight hole, or are they looking for a little growing room as long as they feel secure? What's the best way to do this? Do I hold the foot in my hand and place it in the hole, or do I place the rock around the foot to build the hole?
Also, I have a bunch of coral frags in my tank, if the BTA does go for a walk is there a good chance it will kill the frags it comes in contact with? I understand that the corals could get stung and injured but how often are they killed if a BTA passes over them? I have a few extra tanks in the basement and could set up a temporary 10g to hold the coral until the BTA settles down, but if there isn't a huge risk I would rather not do that.
Any other suggestions on how to make the first day or two as stress-free as possible are also welcome- Thanks
