BTA... why does it seem so easy to keep now adays?

[salty toes]

Hey guys. I have been a member of this board since inception but have no t been a round here for a few years since I gave up reefs and went back into African cichlids. during the time that I have been gone it seems that it has become easier (notice I did not say easy) to keep certain types of anenomes, I am particular interested in bubble tipe anenomes... can someone give me a quick rundown of why this seems possible to do now adays. Thanks

 

[SNAKEMANVET]

I think the main reason is sw has come all long way in a couple of years. They still need good flow, lighting and for the water to be good.Most btas now are clones and they seemed to be hardier than wild caught .

 

[Reefnerd9]

I held out, and held out, researched, and held out some more.
But I started seeing a lot of posts from people (who I'd GUESS weren't THAT knowledgeable in reefing as a whole) who had kept nems for long periods of time with no problems.
All my research led me to believe that conditions had to be PERFECT to ATTEMPT one of these.
One day I was at the FS and saw a nice GBTA still in the bag. I decided to go for it. the thing has quadrupled in size, and is very healthy.
Along with the Rose I added later

I know what you mean tho

 

[Toddrtrex]

As mentioned above....

IMO the key is getting a healthy anemone, with BTAs cloning so often, it is now a lot easier to get one that is healthy and hasn't been threw all the stress if "normal" collection in the wild, and shipped halfway across the world.