Reviving Zooxanthellae in BTA

[n00b mariner]

I picked up a BTA in the shop which was bleached(not a good move to start with I know) however he is doing well, has a clown to help him acclimate and has found his spot in the tank. He currently pokes out from a cave but recedes in the evening. Hes eating well(shrimp, Lancefish and Silversides) and params are relatively good. Question is are there any tips out there for me to help this creature regain his photosythetic algae?

 

[Opcn]

keep the tank temperature stable and keep him well fed.

 

[55semireef]

What kind of lighting is it under and how old is the tank?

 

[n00b mariner]

Tank is nearly 2yrs old and has 110W of t5 and 75W of t8

36" x 15" x 15" 30 gallon^^

 

[55semireef]

Ok good. Give it small daily feedings of pieces of shrimp, silversides and lancefish. Do weekly water changes and it should recover if nothing unexpected goes wrong.

 

[n00b mariner]

heres a pic

 

[55semireef]

Yes it is definately bleached...


Just follow the steps I gave you and you should be good. It looks like it needs more lighting because it seems pretty shaded.

Nice sun coral btw.