graveyardworm
Premium Member
I've been looking for a few weeks for a healthy M. Doreensis in anticipation of the lights for my tank. I got the Nova 4x39watt T-5 setup its over a 30 gal breeder connected into a large sump and other tanks for over 300 gals.
I've owned an LTA previously which unfortunately I believe succumbed to disease brought in by another LTA which I didnt QT.
Anyway here's my question how does the LTA settle into a spot where its comfortable? With my last one I managed to coral it with a few pieces of LR rubble. I'm just wondering if there's a better way. I dont have alot of flow in this tank, but it should be enough. So far I've tried the LR rubble and a piece of PVC in the SB. For now I let the flow blow it into a spot that seems adequate which is against a piece of LR. I'd rather see it in the middle of the SB. Just not sure how to get it to stay there.
Are LTA's mobil enough to get out onto the SB if it wants to or will it be forever at the mercy of the flow?
Any idea of their behavior in the wild? Like how do they get to where they want to be, and then stay there even with current trying to move them? Do they naturally settle into the lowest flow areas?
Aside from the return pump which is only pushing about 100-200 GPH (guesstimate), there's a rio 600 in there. How low of flow do LTA's prefer, should I go with a smaller pump, or maybe one of those Zoo-Med Powersweeps for more random rather than laminar flow?
I've owned an LTA previously which unfortunately I believe succumbed to disease brought in by another LTA which I didnt QT.
Anyway here's my question how does the LTA settle into a spot where its comfortable? With my last one I managed to coral it with a few pieces of LR rubble. I'm just wondering if there's a better way. I dont have alot of flow in this tank, but it should be enough. So far I've tried the LR rubble and a piece of PVC in the SB. For now I let the flow blow it into a spot that seems adequate which is against a piece of LR. I'd rather see it in the middle of the SB. Just not sure how to get it to stay there.
Are LTA's mobil enough to get out onto the SB if it wants to or will it be forever at the mercy of the flow?
Any idea of their behavior in the wild? Like how do they get to where they want to be, and then stay there even with current trying to move them? Do they naturally settle into the lowest flow areas?
Aside from the return pump which is only pushing about 100-200 GPH (guesstimate), there's a rio 600 in there. How low of flow do LTA's prefer, should I go with a smaller pump, or maybe one of those Zoo-Med Powersweeps for more random rather than laminar flow?
Any thoughts of how long I should wait before introducing my pair of Clarkii's? The Clarkiis are less than 2 inches each, the anemone isnt fully expanded yet and is about 3 - 4 inches across. Do you think the Clarkii's would help or hinder it? Would their hosting help make it feel more comfortable?
