where to put ur bta?

[tinnghe]

for some reason my bta had not been acting normal lately, i was wondering would that due to the fact i have him on sand or would it be better to put him on rock?

[Jadefox]

Originally Posted by tinnghe

for some reason my bta had not been acting normal lately, i was wondering would that due to the fact i have him on sand or would it be better to put him on rock?

A BTA will want to be on rock, and it will move to find a good location (combination of current and light that makes it happy). Once established, BTAs tend to stay put. If it starts moving, it may mean something has changed in your system and needs to be addressed. Good luck, and keep us posted.

[tinnghe]

well he had been really weird in open up and close down, sometimes he is in full blossom, sometimes he might seem to be dying. i dont really know

[Jadefox]

Originally Posted by tinnghe

well he had been really weird in open up and close down, sometimes he is in full blossom, sometimes he might seem to be dying. i dont really know

Read up on the physiology of BTAs. They will open and close as a natural part of their life cycle. Your BTA will want to anchor its foot on rock. What kind of lights do you have? Are you supplementing your BTA's diet with meaty marine treats?

[tinnghe]

im trying to but he is taking in any food, i have pc 130w over my 55g

[cuttingras]

Originally Posted by tinnghe

im trying to but he is taking in any food, i have pc 130w over my 55g

IMO not nearly enough light......just mo

[Jadefox]

BTAs have light requirements, especially without supplemental feedings. They also require a mature tank with stable water params. What are your water test results?

[tinnghe]

i have 12 nitrate, 0 nitirie, 0 amonia, and cant remember the rest

[aquaboy]

your parameters are okay, just your light level. I have 2X 250 watt halides on my 55g tank, that i got mainly because of anenome

[coral reefer]

In my opinion halides are the way to go with anemones!