Is my anemone okay?

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canadianeh

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Looks ok, guessing it may be new?
Be aware that many of us have had bad experiences feeding silversides, not the best option really, mysis, raw shrimp, scallop are better options if you wish to spot feed
 
davocean said:
Looks ok, guessing it may be new?
Be aware that many of us have had bad experiences feeding silversides, not the best option really, mysis, raw shrimp, scallop are better options if you wish to spot feed
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Oh really? Can you share more what so bad about feeding silverfish to BTA?
 
canadianeh said:
Oh really? Can you share more what so bad about feeding silverfish to BTA?
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They are a bad choice because you don't know how many times they have been frozen and thawed and you don't know how they were stored before even being frozen. Feeding them human grade food is a better option. I only feed wild caught human grade food. I don't trust the farmed fish and shrimp.

I also would wait until it is well established before trying to feed it anything.
 
pfan151 said:
They are a bad choice because you don't know how many times they have been frozen and thawed and you don't know how they were stored before even being frozen. Feeding them human grade food is a better option. I only feed wild caught human grade food. I don't trust the farmed fish and shrimp.

I also would wait until it is well established before trying to feed it anything.
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Ahh I see

Thanks for the advice. I will get some from supermarket
 
I also agree w/ waiting until settled, you can actually induce a split from overfeeding as it stresses the nem, why small foods like mysis are actually really better, and really you don't have to feed at all, light is their main source of energy
 
canadianeh said:
Oh really? Can you share more what so bad about feeding silverfish to BTA?
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Reading your thread reminded me of my own experiences, and I thought I would chime in.

About 2 years ago, I got my first BTA and saw on this forum that just about everyone was feeding them silversides, so I tried it for a couple of weeks. They ate them, but it was the only time since that I've ever seen one "poop." Another time, one BTA refused it. I began feeding Hikari frozen krill - thawed, rinsed, soaked in selcon, a couple drops of garlic extract, and they readily eat them. I've purchased 3 BTAs, but due to splitting, I now have 10, and feed this to all.

This is extremely anecdotal, as I am not a scientist, but it has worked for me. I'm not bashing silversides either, because if it wasn't good for them, there wouldn't be so many folks promoting their use on this site. There are alot of other possibilities as to why mine didn't take to silversides (I might have had a spoiled lot, maybe the pieces fed were too big, etc.). It also appeared that you have your nem on the substrate, and I know that they like a lot of light, but without knowing what you're using for lighting or even how deep your tank is, I can't say yours isn't getting enough light. Just providing options.
 
Tambarlee said:
Reading your thread reminded me of my own experiences, and I thought I would chime in.

About 2 years ago, I got my first BTA and saw on this forum that just about everyone was feeding them silversides, so I tried it for a couple of weeks. They ate them, but it was the only time since that I've ever seen one "poop." Another time, one BTA refused it. I began feeding Hikari frozen krill - thawed, rinsed, soaked in selcon, a couple drops of garlic extract, and they readily eat them. I've purchased 3 BTAs, but due to splitting, I now have 10, and feed this to all.

This is extremely anecdotal, as I am not a scientist, but it has worked for me. I'm not bashing silversides either, because if it wasn't good for them, there wouldn't be so many folks promoting their use on this site. There are alot of other possibilities as to why mine didn't take to silversides (I might have had a spoiled lot, maybe the pieces fed were too big, etc.). It also appeared that you have your nem on the substrate, and I know that they like a lot of light, but without knowing what you're using for lighting or even how deep your tank is, I can't say yours isn't getting enough light. Just providing options.
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it is actually sitting on a LF, not on the sand bed. It is pretty close to sandbed. My tank is IM Fusion 40. I will try to feed it with something else like krills.
Originally he was on the top of that same rock facing directly to the LED. Now he has moved to the side of the rock. Do you think it is too muck light?
I am using Nanobox Duo Plus M LED
 
canadianeh said:
it is actually sitting on a LF, not on the sand bed. It is pretty close to sandbed. My tank is IM Fusion 40. I will try to feed it with something else like krills.
Originally he was on the top of that same rock facing directly to the LED. Now he has moved to the side of the rock. Do you think it is too muck light?
I am using Nanobox Duo Plus M LED
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If it is getting to much light it will move and take cover. There is no need to feed to often, they get most of their food from photosynthesis. I would say once or twice a week small amounts.
 
fishkeeprian said:
If it is getting to much light it will move and take cover. There is no need to feed to often, they get most of their food from photosynthesis. I would say once or twice a week small amounts.
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Totally agree. I don't target feed Any of my 3 Nems. They get food through PS and from the clowns that at reside in them. Plus. Again, we keep seeing pics of what appear to be brand new tanks. Wait maybe 6 months to a year before adding that type of invert.

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timnem70 said:
Totally agree. I don't target feed Any of my 3 Nems. They get food through PS and from the clowns that at reside in them. Plus. Again, we keep seeing pics of what appear to be brand new tanks. Wait maybe 6 months to a year before adding that type of invert.

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That's the problem and I am planning to stop by at LFS every weekend and stop coming to online forums for deals.
 
bubble tip

bubble tip

i have 2 bubble tip and one had a baby over night that is the same size as the other two now i have 3 all the same size:dance:
 
In regards to food..

I just buy a bag of frozen salmon filets. Last a year in the freezer. And I just cut a pinky nail size chunk off at a time.

Everything carnivorous in my tank loves the stuff. Good protein and oil content for the price.

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WOW! i just had another one last night do that again i had 2 bubble tips for 9 months then 3 days ago i had 3 then last night i had 4 . my clowns wont host them by the way how do i leave pictures in here ? i dont see how to do the URL i just want to click picture and add
 
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