RBTA Split - Pics and a Vid

[RobNJ]

Hello Reefcentral,

For about two years I have owned a rose bta. It has grown to about 16 inches in diameter when fully open. Two days ago I noticed it was deflated for an entire day which never happens. Then last night I noticed I now had two anemones.

I had some cyano, so I treated with some red slime remover 3 days prior. I have done this many times before with no reaction by any of the live stock. Do you think this had something to do with the split? Params are relatively normal, phosphates a little high from feeding a bit heavy but nothing off the charts. This BTA has been through some serious water issues in the past, things have been pretty good the last 12 months.

short video of two very happy clowns
https://vimeo.com/73269674

 

[COReefermadness]

It sounds like it was big long enough to split.

 

[RobNJ]

The larger of the two just split again. Now there are three.

I am assuming this is just a very large anemone multiply vs. something being wrong.

 

[Azedenkae]

The larger of the two just split again. Now there are three.

I am assuming this is just a very large anemone multiply vs. something being wrong.

Yah, seems like your anemone is just starting to expand in population, nothing to worry about.

Also, check this out: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2324666

Sounds like soon enough you'll have 20 million RBTAs in your tank.