BTA just split...now what?
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NanoReefWanabe
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it will ikely take a week or so before either half will eat...
splitting dosent mean there is a problem in your tank...some just split...and some dont..
never a bad idea to check your parameters though..
splitting dosent mean there is a problem in your tank...some just split...and some dont..
never a bad idea to check your parameters though..
vincent6396
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Re: BTA just split...now what?
Go get some needle and thread and sew it back together :lmao:
Go get some needle and thread and sew it back together :lmao:
They will be interesting to watch. When mine split, it was like watching identical twins. Like JeffGil said...Enjoy it. Mine never did move to far apart from each other. they split and stayed put with only a couple of inches between them. My clowns love it. They have each claimed one for themselves.
myreefcentral
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heard super glue works the best...or duct tape...on a side note...enjoy it as everyone's been saying...a lot of people wish for this to happen but never does...from all my readings...it's not rare, but pretty darn close to it from my understanding
dragonette
Yes, its LIVE rock.
Usually it is recommended to not feed them for a week or so because thier digestive systems are not redeveloped yet.
Ive never had one split. but I imagine after tearing itself in half... it can wait for a little while for a meal. How would you feel? lol
Jess
Ive never had one split. but I imagine after tearing itself in half... it can wait for a little while for a meal. How would you feel? lol
Jess
We started with two tiny aquacultured BTAs about 2 years ago and they've propagated now into about 15 clones. Three are nearly 1 foot across and occupy nearly 1/3 of our 180 gallon reef tank.
Other than some early experimentation, we've never intentionally fed the anemones. They seem to do fine with moderately strong light (they move to the upper part of the substrate) and filter feeding. We do have a maroon clown however who often snags bits of krill when we're feeding the fish and carries them to each of the larger anemone. It's like she's gardening.
Anyway, our BTAs clone regularly. After initially agonizing over it, we got used to it. They don't tend to wander much but I do recommend keeping an eye on fresh clones in case they end up in the overflow or sump (have had to fish out 2 so far).
Other than some early experimentation, we've never intentionally fed the anemones. They seem to do fine with moderately strong light (they move to the upper part of the substrate) and filter feeding. We do have a maroon clown however who often snags bits of krill when we're feeding the fish and carries them to each of the larger anemone. It's like she's gardening.
Anyway, our BTAs clone regularly. After initially agonizing over it, we got used to it. They don't tend to wander much but I do recommend keeping an eye on fresh clones in case they end up in the overflow or sump (have had to fish out 2 so far).
