RBTA and GBTA in a 55g

[medic155]

Just as the title states, is it okay to keep a RBTA and a GBTA in a 55 gallon mixed reef? I know they are the same species, so I am not worried with them stinging each other or chemical warfare, my only concern would be the grown size of them, at 12" max size listed on the internet. I currently have a ~6-7" GBTA, was hoping to add a RBTA in the future, but will hold out until my 210g upgrade next year if need be. Thanks in advance!

 

[fishmanstan]

How long will they be kept in the 55? If you are worried about size, I would wait for the 210 or get smaller nems.

 

[Ebisan]

I think you will be ok. I have ~30 gbta's in my 55g. So far no problems.

 

[ssgtgonzo]

If your only concern is the size, you should be fine. Just be careful because in a mixed reef, they could kill all the sessile inverts (corals)