ORA Misbar Clowns and RBTA Good Deal?

[weap0n_X]

Hi, I am interested in buying a Misbar Clown pair and a RBTA(10-12") that a fellow member in our local reef club is selling. He is asking $100, is that a good deal? Also, the tank that it is going in if I do decide to buy it, is a 120g. I have 2, 250w MH. I have 2 Seio 1500 in the tank. Is that too much flow? Right now I have a few SPS, LPS, and softies. Is the anemone hard to keep? lmk.


Thanks,
Mohsin

 

[Atticus]

RBTA $40 Clowns $40 in my area. So, I would say it is over priced. There is nothing special about misbars and ORA actually sells them for a discount.

 

[MJAnderson]

I think it's a good deal. They are already paired and a 10" RBTA is a good size. Are they already hosting in the RBTA? Another plus. You know they are healthy and won't be stressed from transit and being at LFS.

 

[weap0n_X]

Yes, they are actually a breeding pair. Also, how hard is the RBTA to keep? Any special requirements?

 

[hansonfam]

I think thats a great deal...Rbtas are one of the easier to keep...You definetly have the lighting.Depending on what kind of tank lights they are coming from it may take them a little longer to acclimatize.They need great water..but it will feel a little more at home i think because it already has the clowns...You know they are all healthy..
I would go for it...

Lisa

 

[Atticus]

If they are a spawning pair it is a great deal. SPawning clowns sell for $200-$300 alone.

 

[weap0n_X]

How high should the anemone be placed in the tank? What about the flow? Moderate? How should I acclimate it?

 

[MJAnderson]

The anenome will find it's own place. Remember it's motile. Not sure of the best way to acclimate. I was given mine that was sitting in someone's tank in a glass jar. I'm sure I didn't do it correctly.