BTA dying?

[myst]

My BTA has been shrinking the past few days but it goes back to normal size during the day sometimes. Also, one half seems to be a lot darker than the other side. Some of the tips seem to be turning blue and look like they are rotting.

It's in a BC 29 with stock lighting and I have been feeding it mysis and brine shrimp and have had it for a month now. My 2 black & white ocellaris have been hosting in it since Day 1.

 

[SNAKEMANVET]

What kind of lights do you have, and how long has the tank been setup.

 

[Haddonisreef]

I bet there not enough light!!! Stock lights says it all!

 

[myst]

Yeah, I have the stock lights on a BC 29? Is the anemone dying?

 

[rcastreje]

In case anyone was wondering:

29 Gallon Oceanic Biocube
20.8"x19"x20.1"
2x36w Dual Powercompacts
w/lunar lights

 

[boomsticks]

How close to the light is the bubbly? I am saving up for 70w MH lamp, but right now all I have are some star polyps and a bubble-tip who's midway up the tank (30 long) and is doing fine with 7-8hrs of light which is a dual bulb...uhhh....I think its 62watt same as yours...or maybe 96...I'll check when I get out of work.

Mike

 

[boomsticks]

Oh yeah, I feed the thing about once every three days. Nice little chunck of a silverside or whatever the peacock flounder doesn't eat.

 

[Acid]

The lightning might be a problem, but check the water quality. Change filters, check salinity, nitrates, etc. I've been having the same problem with my Rose BTA. Except i know i've got enough light. Hope your BTA gets better.

 

[myst]

Thanks for the advice. I will check parameters.

 

[myst]

Here are some pics of the anemone. Anyone know what's wrong?

 

[amaya]

oh yah it dying no where near enough lighting

 

[myst]

My lighting is 2x36w Dual Powercompacts and the anemone is near the top of the tank.

 

[wicked_NaCl_h2o]

I would try feeding it krill, raw shrimp or silversides. brine shrimp doesn't have any meat on it and mysis don't have enough. Your anemone is a bit bleached as well.. feeding it more meaty foods will help bring back its color.