just fragged my first rbta

[Linda C.]

how very unnerving it was to cut my RBTA in half. It took over a 1/2 hour just to get it to release from the rock. Did all the tricks I read about but it still took a lot to get it off the rock.

Cutting it was tough. I have new scalpels and an new exacto knife. Even with the new sharp blades it was some work. The size/thickness of the foot was the problem. I sure like when they clone on their own...which isn't very often.

When I put the halves back in the tank the girl maroon clown fish moved it to the other un-cut one where she has her eggs....I think she is wondering "why?...why did you do that???" I feel like an evil person right now. Hope things are ok in the AM.

Has anyone else fragged any bta at all?

 

[reefD]

the easy and normal cultureing is induced with conditions. anemones split when happpy.........if not happy they dont reproduce. aquaria reproduction is done with a happy anemone tthat splits on its own ...continued conditions make for a retail possibility if splitting continues...forcing or cutting is a gamble for forced reproduction. definently possible but an experiment 4 sure.

 

[scorp1on]

Re: just fragged my first rbta

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8020732#post8020732 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Linda C.
I sure like when they clone on their own...which isn't very often.

Have you tried overfeeding it?

 

[Krazy]

Sweet !!!

Just what we learned with Anthony Calfo !!!

Let us know how they are doing in a day or so !!!

 

[Linda C.]

so far so good....I'll keep you posted

 

[Tomzpc]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8021112#post8021112 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by reefD
forcing or cutting is a gamble for forced reproduction. definently possible but an experiment 4 sure.

Not a gamble at all. I've yet to hear of a manually divided anemone not making it. Anthony Calfo has been cutting anemones in half for years so it's hardly experimental.

Very cool Linda. Keep us posted!

 

[Coral007]

What is rbta?

 

[Lakeside518]

Red bubble tip anemone

 

[Coral007]

LOL. Thanks.

 

[reefD]

thats interesting....i never did it so i would consider it an experiment due to my lack of experience. certainly would like to hear how successful u are linda.

 

[D-Rod]

anybody have pictures on this? step by step photos.

 

[Linda C.]

after I get back from the hospital I will post some good photos to share with you. I know it is done and all but omg...I felt so bad cutting the poor guy in half. He was my biggest one. And even with new sharp blades it was nerve racking. They all seem to be doing very well.