RBTA not... well... BTAing

Discussion in 'Inverts' started by nvladik, Dec 18, 2014.

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  1. nvladik

    nvladik Flamingo Tongue

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    Hi forum family, I have a quick question. I picked up what's supposed to be a RBTA, it's super big, seems healthy, settled in, permanently attached and is a home to a PITA Tomato Clown that recently took a little chunk out of my skin. :) That's intro.

    To the question: Why is the RBTA not like what I see in the pictures? I don't see huge bubbles, it looks more like a plain anemone. What could it be? Food, light, water conditions? Thanks a bunch!
     
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  3. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    it's not uncommon for BTAs to lose their bubbles. There's nothing really definitive that explains it. You may find it will bubble at some point or it may never get bubbles on its tips. Anemones are interesting creatures :) It sounds like yours is very happy that it's settled in and attached.
     
  4. nvladik

    nvladik Flamingo Tongue

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    Ahh man.. but I wanted it to bubble. :) Ok I will try inflating it. (j/k)