RBTA and Blue Linkia?

Tangman1218

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Can these two survive together? I have a very active, near 2 yr old Blue Linkia and am thinking of adding a RBTA (small one.) Anyone have experience with these 2 together? My concern lies in the fact that the Star moves across everything and could cross paths with the anemone and get stung to death. Is this even a valid concern or would it most likely back off at first sting?

The tank is 125G. I have 250w HQI's over the tank, as well as a Maroon clown, so I dont think the anemone will be hurting for food. Any info/insight would be great!

Tang
 
Should be alright with the starfish, but you would want to get an anemone that is 2 to 3 times bigger than your clown.With the clown being there first, he might get rough with the anemone, possibly killing it.
 
Excellent! Thanks guys. I did get the RBTA and things seem to be doing pretty well. By the time I got it into the tank, the HQI's were off and actinics going, so it hasnt really had the chance to open up fully, yet. The morning cycle for the HQI's should be kicking on in about an hour, so we'll see how big its going to get.

I put it in a great spot 3/4 across the tank in the Tunze flow and it was perfect flow I believe. It will be directly under an HQI so I am hoping it will stay where it is (*crossing fingers*.) It seems to have already attached to the small rock with a nice little groove that I put into the tank especially for the RBTA, as most other rocks have some coral or another already attached. It wasnt in the tank for literally more than 30 seconds before the Maroon clown started its light nipping, so it was perfect. Here's a couple pics from about ten minutes ago...

This first image has no touchup, only resized. Notice the 2 rocks with the hairy shrooms directly behind and above the RBTA and slightly to the left above and behind the RBTA? The Maroon (in the pic) has been hosting those.... and if you look closely in the upper right hand corner, thats part of a giant Toadstool leather he hosts in also. The RBTA is in front of those. I cant wait to get a daylight pic!

RBTA1.jpg


This nect pic has 2 single alterations in Photoshop for slightly easier viewing. A single "sharpening" and an "Auto Level"adjustment...

RBTA2.jpg


I'll get a daylight pic a bit later today. And Snakeman, thanks for the advice. I know he is a little small compared to the clown, but I picked it up before reading your comment here. I'll definetely be keeping a close eye on him to make sure the Maroon wont be killin' him.

Thanks again!

Tang
 
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