Questions about a RBTA

[PufferFish87]

I have an established 75 gallon mixed reef tank.. Tons of stuff in it.. I mean TONS I really do not have allllllll that much room but I would LOVE to add a RBTA.. I've researched them for some time.. but I still have some questions... I have 2 175 watt Metal Halide fixtures w/ 15000K bulbs.. This is enough to sustain a RBTA right? Also I have just a couple SPS.. a few LPS.. and lots of soft corals 115 or so LBS of LR.. So if I were to get a RBTA.. If it were to come in contact w/ one of my corals would the sting kill the coral or is it like no big deal, just move the coral when the anemone touches it? Also I just visited a local reefers tank and his RBTA was probably 12" plus do they always get that big? I dont have room for such a large anemone.. All the RBTA's i've seen have been smaller 3-6 iches or so.. Also will they eat my ornamental shrimp?

Sorry lots of questions, but I want to ask before I just go out and get one... I like to research first

 

[chip721]

I think your lighting is sufficient for a BTA. I had a BTA split and start roaming my tank. It didn't kill anything. If you decide to put a BTA in your tank, chances are it will move until it finds a spot it likes. Which means you could find yourself having to rearrange some things. If the BTA is healthy, happy, and fed regularly, it will tend to stay put and yes it will grow. Not saying that it can't happen; but I've never had one of my BTA's eat an ornamental shrimp. I have seen my shrimp quickly run in and take food away from the anemone. I have to feed my shrimp first so they don't steal from the BTA. HTH.