hiendmusic1
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I got a huge RBTA arround 8-10 inches when it open. But it move all the time arround my 165G. I love it stay one place as a display spot. Thank you for your help
Is that a way make your RBTA stay one place
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a4twenty
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unfortunately no but there are a few things that help...... but there are no guarantees, they have will of their own and we can't force them to do what we want, only accommodate them the best we can.
keep them well fed, they will start to wander in search of food.
make their location is perfect for them, lots of light, moderate flow.
they also will usually stay put if they are hosting some clowns.
generally if we can make them happy, they will stay put.
keep them well fed, they will start to wander in search of food.
make their location is perfect for them, lots of light, moderate flow.
they also will usually stay put if they are hosting some clowns.
generally if we can make them happy, they will stay put.
The good news is that once they find a location that they like. they usually stay there. I mean for years sometimes. I just let them go to where they are happy, moving coral if necessary and then you are "Good to Go" You will of course need to allow for growth. RBTAs will get big and multiply.
55semireef
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Re: Is that a way make your RBTA stay one place
If your RBTA is relocating from one place to another constantly then it is in search for a suitable place to live. How much flow do you have in the tank and what other corals do you have in there with it?
If your RBTA is relocating from one place to another constantly then it is in search for a suitable place to live. How much flow do you have in the tank and what other corals do you have in there with it?
I hate to revive a thread from ancient history, but I am also very interested to know if anyone has any tips for keeping RBTAs in check.
I currently have a tank that is nearly empty and I am considering getting one before adding my SPS corals. Specifically, I was wondering if anyone has noticed any corals that the RBTA wont cross (because they have a more potent sting. I envision surrounding the RBTA with a type of sessile invert that it will not be able to cross. I could then trip that coral to keep it from taking over the tank (because it wont be able to wander).
Any thoughts or observations? HAs anyone seen a RBTA stung by a coral in their tank?
I currently have a tank that is nearly empty and I am considering getting one before adding my SPS corals. Specifically, I was wondering if anyone has noticed any corals that the RBTA wont cross (because they have a more potent sting. I envision surrounding the RBTA with a type of sessile invert that it will not be able to cross. I could then trip that coral to keep it from taking over the tank (because it wont be able to wander).
Any thoughts or observations? HAs anyone seen a RBTA stung by a coral in their tank?
rssjsb
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Letting it settle before you put in corals is a good idea. Another good strategy that has worked for me is to rearrange your rocks so you have an isolated "bommie" for the anemone. Make sure the stack of rocks does not touch the walls of the aquarium or any of your other rock structures. BTAs usually will not cross sand.
Of course, there are no guarantees. If conditions are really bad, they'll let go and take their chances in the current, which usually ends badly in a tank. But that's unusual.
As for corals they won't cross, there may be some with a sting they would avoid. My experience is that they'll walk over anything. SPS is toast. I've had them sting acanthastrea and other LPS too.
Of course, there are no guarantees. If conditions are really bad, they'll let go and take their chances in the current, which usually ends badly in a tank. But that's unusual.
As for corals they won't cross, there may be some with a sting they would avoid. My experience is that they'll walk over anything. SPS is toast. I've had them sting acanthastrea and other LPS too.
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