SPS vs. RBTA

[dwhanc00]

My tank is mainly SPS. We have a RBTA that is a carry over from our previous tank. It recently split and both were hanging out on the same rock, yesterday it started to move and the second one split again. I really know absolutely nothing about RBTA. Now that they are on the move, I am concerned about my SPS. Few questions:

-Who would win a stinging battle RBTA or SPS? In general...
-Anyone know how to get them off the rock? Most of my SPS are attached well, but I am concerned the RBTA might start knocking things over.

I absolutely value the SPS more than the anemone. Just wondering if I should take any precaution or just let nature take its course (as long as I know the SPS will win!).

 

[cubman20]

They will kill the sps just make sure they don't touch

 

[buy_baff]

They will kill your sps. Get the extras out and sell them. If they are on the move you should be able to get a finger under the foot and work them loose. If not I take a pair of bone cutters and cut away some of the rock under the foot then work it loose. Be vareful not to tear the nem much.

 

[wakeboardgeek]

you can use a powerhead to get it to move or an ice cube.

 

[dwhanc00]

OK, that was what I was afraid of... I see lots of tanks with large anemone populations, just wondering how to manage it. The big question is what to do with it when I catch it if it is not sold!!

Thanks, any additional helpful hints is appreciated!

 

[BrooksReef]

OK, that was what I was afraid of... I see lots of tanks with large anemone populations, just wondering how to manage it. The big question is what to do with it when I catch it if it is not sold!!

Thanks, any additional helpful hints is appreciated!

I've been looking for a RBTA... want to send it to me? :bounce3:

 

[dwhanc00]

Brooks, thanks for your interest, wish you were closer! I am not experienced shipping and would not want to take that chance. Sorry!

 

[buy_baff]

I'm sure you can trade them or sell them to another local reefer. The power head trick works but takes a while sometimes.