best way to keep nems out of rocks?

[SURForDIE]

I have 4 rainbows that I managed to get off the rock and put them in the tank, inside of a big glass vase. They seem to be climbing out. What else could I put them in to to keep them from roaming?

 

[clorox]

What is it exactly you are trying to do, put bta's inside a glass vase?!
Maybe some context would be helpful....

 

[starfishbricks]

You can't. If they want to move, they will move no matter what you put them in. If they're moving, it usually means they don't like where they're currently at so moving them back to the same location repeatedly usually just stresses them out more. What you can do is try to create the best environment possible for them to stay put and cross your fingers.

The BTA that I currently keep (and ones I've kept in the past) always seem to like rocks that have a nice size hole that they can put their foot in. The hole needs to be about the size of the foot or slightly larger, and it should be a pretty solid 'cup'. Basically, they want a solid hole where they can plant their foot where little critters in the tank won't have access to it (crabs, shrimps, etc). You can either take a piece of rock and try to find 'the perfect hole' or you can just drill a hole in either a piece of live rock or a piece of base rock. I've used this method with many BTAs and have had an extremely high success rate with them staying put.

 

[organism]

I've used pvc end caps with pretty good success, but at the end of the day it really depends on where your anemone is happy.

 

[kope1078]

Its gonna go wherever it wants, mine love behind the rocks in the corners. Soon as lights start ramping up they reach around and up. Love em

 

[CoralsAddiction]

Best way is to leave them alone. They can move around for a week or two but will eventually settle in a good spot. Patience is key.

 

[SURForDIE]

I don't want them in my tank. I had got them all off the rock so I could keep them in one spot until people came to pick them up.

I managed to get rid of there, but one escaped and is now in a spot I can't get to.