LTA Pics and Stuff!

[celamb89]

Hi everyone!

I see a lot of threads about BTA's carpets but not really much about LTA... Since I hace one of these and I would like a thread to talk and see pics of them.. So post ur pics questions, stories etc!

Im pretty new to the world of anemones but really love them! Ive had mine for about 3 weeks now...

 

[Slickcg33]

Hi everyone!

I see a lot of threads about BTA's carpets but not really much about LTA... Since I hace one of these and I would like a thread to talk and see pics of them.. So post ur pics questions, stories etc!

Im pretty new to the world of anemones but really love them! Ive had mine for about 3 weeks now...

if you are interested some problems of LTA care...
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1797706

 

[celamb89]

So nobody has had a LTA for some time with a good experience to tell? Are LTAs really a bad species to keep?
Mine seems to be fine I feed it twice a week but small amounts of raw shrimp and fish. My ocellaris is hosting it and is a bit rough but not rough enough to kick him out hehe.

Anyone out there that has succesfully kept a LTA?

 

[SNAKEMANVET]

Here is a pick of my purple tip lta.

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[syrinx]

I don`t have pics but one of mine I have had for 8 years or so- and a bud had it 5 years before that. As long as they don`t have foot problems from shipping- they tend to do pretty well. IMO they don`t move like BTA- so are a better choice for a reef. They do grow up to 10inches pretty darn fast- but slow down after that. Lower flow, deep sand with liverock to bury next to, and good lighting- and your pretty much good to go!

 

[SNAKEMANVET]

I've had it for about a year now,it's approximatly 12'' across very sticky and has only moved about 4 or 5'' from it's original spot.

 

[celamb89]

NICE!! this gives some hope =)!!

Its only been in my tank for 3 weeks but it looks fine and haven't noticed any foot problems at all, its currently attached and is eating well!

 

[davocean]

So nobody has had a LTA for some time with a good experience to tell? Are LTAs really a bad species to keep?
Mine seems to be fine I feed it twice a week but small amounts of raw shrimp and fish. My ocellaris is hosting it and is a bit rough but not rough enough to kick him out hehe.

Anyone out there that has succesfully kept a LTA?

I had this guy for 5 and half years.
I don't think they are that difficult to keep in an established tank.

 

[celamb89]

Great looking nems!

LTAs can be really good looking...
Im glad to know that u can keep them for a long time in captivity, I believe nems are amazing!

 

[davocean]

Here's both nems I had in that tank for 5 and a half years, LTA(doreensis) on left and sebae(crispa) on right.
I had to downsize system and nems went w/ it, or I'm sure I'd still have them.

 

[danreefs]

Picked this guy up back in October

 

[JDL1000]

Heres mine..

 

[celamb89]

Thanks for the posts!

Those nems really look good and put! Mine is smaller about 2inches at the disc but with all these great pics I hope to keep it happy for a long time! My ocellaris wont leave it alone, it loves it..!

IF it grows like the ones on the last pics Ill have to upgrade to a bigger tank! I currently have a 60gal but lets see how fast it grows!