Optimum feeding for growth of RBTA?

[wilsonh]

I have recently got a very small RBTA, perhaps 2 inches across when fully expanded. It has a scar i think it has been chopped maybe several times, but the mouth is fully formed.

To the question, I want to grow it to a good size as fast as possible and wondered if anyone has any thoughts on what is the optimum feeding regime, both amount, and time interval between feeds. I'm aiming at growth, not maintenance.

BTW it eats well has a fast feeding response to anything I have given it so far, just don't want to overdo it, or underdo it.

Cheers

 

[Lance M.]

Increased feeding + proper lighting will cause growth. However too much feeding will stress the anemone and possibly cause a split or the extreme- death.

Feeding 2-3x a week, every other day, small portions that it can take without spitting them out.

Healthy anemones only need to be fed ~1-2 times a month as they get the rest from the light and water column.

 

[wilsonh]

Thanks for that Lance, since my last post, the anemone has barfed up some food, and then shrivelled right down, so I assume I must have over fed it, I had fed it a little every day.

So I'll take your advice and feed less often, think I might wait a week or so just to let it completely purge itself, then go with your feeding suggestion.

 

[Lance M.]

You should feed it max once every other day so that it has ample time to digest the food.