Pics of my Metallic Green BTA

[ReefObsessor805]

 

[ReefObsessor805]

 

[rodd1rj]

Looks sweet nice pics. I like the purple tang too. Do you have clowns that will host in it or not?

 

[ReefObsessor805]

i have an ocellaris clown but he has not had any interest in my BTA. I have had my clown for about 4 years now and he has had interest in other BTAs, but not this one.

The BTA has been in my tank for about three weeks now!?

 

[R33f3r]

nice bubbles

 

[InvaderJim]

A LFS here has one of those. It's an amazing color in real life. Too bad it's not for sale.

 

[ReefObsessor805]

Would anyone have any ideas why my ocellaris does not have any interest in my BTA?

 

[ReefObsessor805]

Here is a picture at the end of the day when the lights are off.

 

[cyenna]

ok, this may seem like a lame comment seeing as you've had other BTA's before but maybe your BTA is slightly bleached/hungry? i'm no expert but should it be a darker color than that? if that's it's normal color then that's a way cool find.

 

[ReefObsessor805]

possibly...I actually just fed him yesterday.
I'll keep an eye out though, thanks!

 

[Nano's Rock]

is it still that cool color?

 

[55semireef]

That is amazing, and if you dont mind what was the price of it.

 

[xxpipedreamxx]

Very Pretty

 

[818]

ReefObsessor805 you go to CSUN? I was going to go there...

Nice anemone. Never seen one like that. Where did you get it?

 

[bluerug]

I also have never ever seen one of these, i too would like to know how much it was if thats ok with you and also where did you get it?

 

[izzy_real]

I have several green bta's that color. I purchased mine from a local store, and they were under power compacts, and looking a little bleached. BUT, the tanks were shallow 20 gallons. Your BTA looks fine, I wouldn't think he was bleaching.

I placed mine in a 75 gallon, with two 250 watt HQI's, on the bottom, and allowed them to move where they would be most comfortable. Since then, I've "fragged" the largest one twice. BUT ONLY after he had been in my tank for a year. All are doing well, but they are great indicators for light quality, and even water quality If your light is bad, over time they will look white, but if your light is adequate, they will remain green.

Another sign of health is the stickiness of tentacles, but be careful when touching them, due to pH sensitivity. If they are sticky, and eating, and his foot looks dark, he should be ok.

Also look for signs of gaping mouths. If the mouth is hung open, and it looks as if it's insides are coming out, begina regiment of garlic extract/selcon soaked foods with cyclopeeze. Resurrecting these animals have become a part of my hobby here for a local store.

Overall, I think BTA's are great animals as far as anemones are concerned. If you research them you'll read that many people have little luck with them not living longer than a year most times. If you keep him happy, and out of powerheads, overflows, and away from predators, you'll be fine. Just keep an eye on pH, alkalinity, and overall water/light quality.

Well, I'm rambling, and hope I was helpful.

As far as price, however, expect anywhere from $20 to $45, depending on store.

izzy

 

[Random Aquarist]

I think you need to do something about that purple tang. You don't want to end up like Mr. Bonjangles.

 

[55semireef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8927005#post8927005 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Random Aquarist
I think you need to do something about that purple tang. You don't want to end up like Mr. Bonjangles.

Purple tang is 100 percent safe in that tank. BTAs have no where near the capability of the Haddoni's sting. BTAs are also not fish eaters like Haddonis. BTAs in the wild eat smaller planktonic animals. Don't worry, the purple tang is safe.