Rose bubble tip anemone

[SDP222]

I just purchased my first RBTA over the weekend and it looked wonderful. Within an hour in my tank it detached from the rock and went to the back of my tank under a rock and has only inched back towards the light for three days. Should I help it back out front? Or let it work it's way on its own. I also worry it will get happy too close to my colt or my torch and maybe sting the others. Any help is appreciated!

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[CafeReef]

I recommend looking at some info in the Anemone forum for lots of good info.

My advice, leave him be, mine did the same thing, went into the worst place to view for me for 2 months, then came out on his own. In my experience, if you mess with them, problems happen. It's better to leave them be.

 

[SDP222]

I recommend looking at some info in the Anemone forum for lots of good info.

My advice, leave him be, mine did the same thing, went into the worst place to view for me for 2 months, then came out on his own. In my experience, if you mess with them, problems happen. It's better to leave them be.

Thanks, I kinda thought that too! Clowns aren't going anywhere near it yet because they stay In one corner most of the time.

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[HefeWeizen]

Leave him alone he will only get stressed more if you move him.

 

[oseymour]

Thanks, I kinda thought that too! Clowns aren't going anywhere near it yet because they stay In one corner most of the time.

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Just to let you know that the clowns might never go near it.

 

[Bpb]

If there's one thing to understand about anemones is that they are not corals. You cannot place them where you want. Treat them more like photosynthetic snails without shells, and instead stinging tentacles. They respond actively to light and flow. They can and will move all over and explore every inch of the tank, including up and into your overflow, behind and under rocks, and unfortunately inside powerheads. Your best bet is to hope he parks it in a visible spot. Physically moving an anemone is like physically moving a snail. They may stick where you set them for a minute, but I guarantee they'll start slithering around again until they find a comfortable anchor spot where they'll then likely stay.


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[Bpb]

Another note, having owned and sold several bubble tip anemones...the best way to get them to hold still is to take the rock they've been anchored to for some time. A secure foot is as important to them as light and flow. I have a rainbow bubble tip now that is anchored in a small rock, and has been for a year. And I can move that rock anywhere in the tank and it stays put because it's foot is comfortable and it can fully retreat if it wants (but never does). When I've caught and sold roaming clones with no rocks at all, they unfortunately often make their way into the powerheads in their new homes despite my warnings to the new owners


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[spliffstar]

Is it best to keep the power heads in display off until they settle into one spot?

 

[Bpb]

Keep conditions as normal as you can and just put some filter floss over your powerhead intakes until it holds still and finds its spot


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[SDP222]

Thank you all for all the advise! This is way I use Reefcentral

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[slief]

If there's one thing to understand about anemones is that they are not corals. You cannot place them where you want. Treat them more like photosynthetic snails without shells, and instead stinging tentacles. They respond actively to light and flow. They can and will move all over and explore every inch of the tank, including up and into your overflow, behind and under rocks, and unfortunately inside powerheads. Your best bet is to hope he parks it in a visible spot. Physically moving an anemone is like physically moving a snail. They may stick where you set them for a minute, but I guarantee they'll start slithering around again until they find a comfortable anchor spot where they'll then likely stay.


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+1!

BTA's like most anemones will move around a tank until the find a place they like. Typically they prefer higher flow areas where there is intense light. Moving it or handling it will stress it out so don't do that.

I have a 24" + sized BTA in my display that I've had for about 10 years. When I first got it, it found a place right next to my powerhead (within an inch or two) and directly under the light. It's remained there ever since. One thing to remember is that they don't like sudden changes in water quality or water parameters. Either of the above will stress them and cause them to move and or split. Also keep in mind that BTA's are photosynthetic filter feeders. Don't feed your BTA chunks of shrimp or any other large meaty foods. They don't need it and can and will stress them. If you want to target feed some coral food or mysis, that is fine but if you have other fish in your system that you routinely feed, that is all they need. I never ever feed my BTA and it's huge and never moves..

 

[SDP222]

+1!

BTA's like most anemones will move around a tank until the find a place they like. Typically they prefer higher flow areas where there is intense light. Moving it or handling it will stress it out so don't do that.

I have a 24" + sized BTA in my display that I've had for about 10 years. When I first got it, it found a place right next to my powerhead (within an inch or two) and directly under the light. It's remained there ever since. One thing to remember is that they don't like sudden changes in water quality or water parameters. Either of the above will stress them and cause them to move and or split. Also keep in mind that BTA's are photosynthetic filter feeders. Don't feed your BTA chunks of shrimp or any other large meaty foods. They don't need it and can and will stress them. If you want to target feed some coral food or mysis, that is fine but if you have other fish in your system that you routinely feed, that is all they need. I never ever feed my BTA and it's huge and never moves..

Wow, that's awesome! Mine is pretty small right now. I will post a picture once it comes out. Thanks for the info on not feeding back I already feed everything else. Most places I read to feed them silversides...great advise!

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