rbta shredded????

dtm · 05-14-2006, 03:45 PM

just bought one yesterday, seemed happy. well I woke up this morning and its MIA, I found alot of its tips around the tank. Do you think it could have been sucked up and grinded? I have a coulple maxijet 1200's inside the tank, and one of them has what looks to be part of it stuck on the filter.....is it even possible that it got sucked through the small slots???? the anenome was only about 2-2.5 inches dia...????? any ideas?????

Gina · 05-14-2006, 06:02 PM

Yours wouldn't be the first one to find it's way to a PH. Sounds like that's just what happened.
Keep an eye on your levels.

cheeks69 · 05-14-2006, 06:15 PM

Yep that's what happened to a GBTA I had in my old tank, torn to shreds ! You have to protect the intakes on powerheads although the maxijet isn't as bad as some of the others.

dtm · 05-14-2006, 06:16 PM

what levels should I be on the lookout for??? thanks

cheeks69 · 05-14-2006, 06:28 PM

Well with the BTA shredded and pieces all over the tank you want to remove as much as you can since Anemones can pollute a tank, you also want to do a good size water change and monitor your parameters ammonia-nitrate.

dtm · 05-14-2006, 06:39 PM

thanks

would cleaner shrimp and fish eat the pieces?

cheeks69 · 05-14-2006, 06:51 PM

IME reefsafe won't touch it and as far as the shrimp they're scavengers so it's possible.

powdertang05 · 05-26-2006, 11:49 PM

ya that what happened to my BTA i was so sad and took forever to all the pieces out dont use powerheads anymore just a SCWD would just as good and better. no extra heat

BoomerD · 05-27-2006, 05:40 AM

It always bothers me to see this happen, when it's so easy to prevent. Get the Hagen Quick filters, remove the inner cartridge, and they work great as pump screens. While they are made to fit Hagen powerheads, they can be adapted to fit Maxi-jets, or even Mag-drive pumps with a bit of ingenuity.

The larger ones are available at most LFS or on-line retailers. The smaller ones are harder to find, but one of my local LFS had a huge stock of them a while back, and I stocked up...VERY handy...

dtm · 05-28-2006, 10:57 AM

thanks.....maybe I'll try it again

Gina · 05-28-2006, 11:01 AM

Better luck this time!
Just make sure you have checked everything in your tank that may possibly cause harm.

Post a pic when you get your new one!

Paendora · 06-03-2006, 11:07 AM

what about wrapping the intakes with some sort of porous filter sponge stuff (a very poor explanation at best)? zip tyin' it into place?

It was a suggestion by a LFS, haven't gotten to it yet myself.

jimeluiz · 06-03-2006, 11:18 AM

Also - if at all possible arrange your rock and powerheads so there are no 'bridges' to the intakes. The rbta will not 'jump' or 'swim' over distances. So keep some safety distances around danger areas. Rbtas like deep recesses in your rock where they can plant their foot and then stretch out toward the light. Be deliberate in creating these sort of spaces far from danger areas. Once they find these happy places they may settle and stay put for long periods.

But in the end -- these critters do go a wandering sometimes. It's like watching your kids playing in the street!

KMP · 06-03-2006, 11:24 AM

OK, I looked at Witfills acronym thread from a while back. These aren't included. What the heck is:

RBTA
SCWD

Apologies in advance for buttng in with the pesky question. I just want to know what you guys are talking about.

jimeluiz · 06-03-2006, 11:39 AM

RBTA = Rose Bubble Tip Anemone
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05-14-2006, 03:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
dtm Tubeworm Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 36 View Gallery Karma Komment	rbta shredded???? just bought one yesterday, seemed happy. well I woke up this morning and its MIA, I found alot of its tips around the tank. Do you think it could have been sucked up and grinded? I have a coulple maxijet 1200's inside the tank, and one of them has what looks to be part of it stuck on the filter.....is it even possible that it got sucked through the small slots???? the anenome was only about 2-2.5 inches dia...????? any ideas?????

05-14-2006, 06:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,764 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: rbta shredded???? Yours wouldn't be the first one to find it's way to a PH. Sounds like that's just what happened. Keep an eye on your levels. __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

05-14-2006, 06:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 6,584 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: rbta shredded???? Yep that's what happened to a GBTA I had in my old tank, torn to shreds ! You have to protect the intakes on powerheads although the maxijet isn't as bad as some of the others. __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

05-14-2006, 06:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
dtm Tubeworm Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 36 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: rbta shredded???? what levels should I be on the lookout for??? thanks

05-14-2006, 06:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 6,584 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: rbta shredded???? Well with the BTA shredded and pieces all over the tank you want to remove as much as you can since Anemones can pollute a tank, you also want to do a good size water change and monitor your parameters ammonia-nitrate. __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

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05-14-2006, 06:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 6,584 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: rbta shredded???? IME reefsafe won't touch it and as far as the shrimp they're scavengers so it's possible. __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

05-26-2006, 11:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
powdertang05 Midas Blenny Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 97 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: rbta shredded???? ya that what happened to my BTA i was so sad and took forever to all the pieces out dont use powerheads anymore just a SCWD would just as good and better. no extra heat __________________ Dang Lazy Cleaner Shrimp

05-27-2006, 05:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,613 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: rbta shredded???? It always bothers me to see this happen, when it's so easy to prevent. Get the Hagen Quick filters, remove the inner cartridge, and they work great as pump screens. While they are made to fit Hagen powerheads, they can be adapted to fit Maxi-jets, or even Mag-drive pumps with a bit of ingenuity. The larger ones are available at most LFS or on-line retailers. The smaller ones are harder to find, but one of my local LFS had a huge stock of them a while back, and I stocked up...VERY handy... __________________ Intelligence is not knowing all the answers, but knowing where and how to find them! www.google.com

05-28-2006, 10:57 AM	#10 (permalink)
dtm Tubeworm Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 36 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: rbta shredded???? thanks.....maybe I'll try it again

05-28-2006, 11:01 AM	#11 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,764 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: rbta shredded???? Better luck this time! Just make sure you have checked everything in your tank that may possibly cause harm. Post a pic when you get your new one! __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

06-03-2006, 11:07 AM	#12 (permalink)
Paendora Tunicate Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Amarillo TX Posts: 24 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: rbta shredded???? what about wrapping the intakes with some sort of porous filter sponge stuff (a very poor explanation at best)? zip tyin' it into place? It was a suggestion by a LFS, haven't gotten to it yet myself. __________________ ___________________ Susan 75 gal reef tank started up Feb 2006 85 lbs live rock, 8 fish, growing collection of corals and 2 teenagers that make saltwater stuff seem easy!

06-03-2006, 11:18 AM	#13 (permalink)
jimeluiz Achilles Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Niteroi, Brasil Posts: 829 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: rbta shredded???? Also - if at all possible arrange your rock and powerheads so there are no 'bridges' to the intakes. The rbta will not 'jump' or 'swim' over distances. So keep some safety distances around danger areas. Rbtas like deep recesses in your rock where they can plant their foot and then stretch out toward the light. Be deliberate in creating these sort of spaces far from danger areas. Once they find these happy places they may settle and stay put for long periods. But in the end -- these critters do go a wandering sometimes. It's like watching your kids playing in the street! __________________ Sold the tank prior to our move. Setting up our new life in Brazil.

06-03-2006, 11:24 AM	#14 (permalink)
KMP Torch coral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Woodland, CA Posts: 585 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: rbta shredded???? OK, I looked at Witfills acronym thread from a while back. These aren't included. What the heck is: RBTA SCWD Apologies in advance for buttng in with the pesky question. I just want to know what you guys are talking about. __________________ Kenny 24g Aquapod, 24lb Live Rock, 28lb Live Sand, (3) MJ 900s (25.5w, 460gph), Closed Loop Circulation Nanocustoms 4.36 Series Lighting (144w), (2) 36w 10000k Daylights. (2) 36w Actinics, (1) R2 Moonlights

06-03-2006, 11:39 AM	#15 (permalink)
jimeluiz Achilles Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Niteroi, Brasil Posts: 829 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: rbta shredded???? RBTA = Rose Bubble Tip Anemone [IMG][/IMG] __________________ Sold the tank prior to our move. Setting up our new life in Brazil.

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