Is one RBTA better than another?

[MJAnderson]

I'm looking to add an RBTA to my tank. I remember reading a while back that many of these on the market are "chinese" RBTAs that aren't as colorful and hearty. Is this correct? If so, how can I tell?

 

[dantodd]

Your best bet in obtaining an RBTA is to get a split from a local reefer. These will be the heartiest and will not have been exposed to the stresses of shipping half way around the world. It also won't deplete the reefs any further.

 

[zenya]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8187914#post8187914 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dantodd
Your best bet in obtaining an RBTA is to get a split from a local reefer. These will be the heartiest and will not have been exposed to the stresses of shipping half way around the world. It also won't deplete the reefs any further.

Exellent advice! :thumbsup:

 

[55semireef]

You also tend to have them split on you more often from what I have heard when you buy them from a local reefer instead of an lfs.

 

[MJAnderson]

So there is no differences in RBTAs? I wasn't really asking where to get but what to get.

 

[818]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8193323#post8193323 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by MJAnderson
So there is no differences in RBTAs? I wasn't really asking where to get but what to get.

He is telling "what" to get.

And thats a clone from another reefers tank.

Just find one you like, and ask him(owner/reefer) to put you in line and that you will buy one if it ever splits.

 

[dantodd]

I've heard similar things about the origin of RBTAs and that some look different than others. Except I've heard of people who prefer the looks of all different variants. I am not aware of any difference in the difficulty of keeping one alive compared to the other.