RBTA just loves danger

jimeluiz · 03-27-2005, 03:36 PM

We have three RBTAs in our tank. One gloriously large one has found her spot and stays put. The middle-size one wanders back and forth along the rockwork at the back of the tank. Then there is the little one. She just loves to play in traffic and give me gray hairs.

Her "sweet spot" for the past two months has been on a powerhead a few inches from the overflow teeth. Go figure. I've moved her to what I consider to be a safer spot, but she just trucks back over to the PH. I'm trying to relax and let her have her way.

Travis · 03-27-2005, 03:37 PM

LOL that looks like a suicidal BTA to me!

Thought about putting a foam block over the PH intake? You might sleep better at night...

jimeluiz · 03-27-2005, 03:45 PM

Can I get said foam sleave off the rack from a supplier or is it a DIY item? Also - folks have suggested I "fence off" the overflow teeth since I've had more than one BTA get sucked through two or more slots, sometimes going for a joy ride into the sump! But it seems to me whatever I do, if it allows flow it would still pose a risk, so I haven't done anything (except take a census each morning and night.)

While we sometimes have a little/lot of drama, still no tragedies. I've decided that contrary to what I believed in the begining, anemonies are quite hardy creatures. And this one knows how to upset its steward!

Travis · 03-27-2005, 03:59 PM

It's not pre-made, but you can get an aquaclear foam block in the filtration media area of your local (gasp!) Petsmart. Cut a hole in it to fit the PH intake and slip it over the intake... you'll need to rinse the sponge every couple of days though.

Gina · 03-27-2005, 06:36 PM

That would sure scare the heck out of me!! I would have to try and figure out a way to keep it from being sucked in! Scares me just looking at the pic!!

forestal · 03-27-2005, 07:09 PM

If she has been there for 2 months, maybe just likes the flow/lighting? perhaps turn off the ph for a couple days and let her find another spot (hopefully)

Woodstock · 03-27-2005, 07:49 PM

The youngins always feel so immortal... staying right on the edge!

Woodstock · 04-26-2005, 12:47 PM

What ever became of the wayward BTA??

jimeluiz · 04-26-2005, 02:16 PM

She has continued to stay attached to the powerhead right behind the intake screen on the motor box. Go figure. I tried at one point to remove her to put her somewhere else, but she would have nothing of it.

She does seem to be staying pretty little, not growing like the other two in the tank.

Silly thing.

Woodstock · 04-26-2005, 02:18 PM

What do you feed your anemones?

jimeluiz · 04-26-2005, 02:27 PM

bits of raw shrimp, sometimes soaked in 'vitamins'

And I'm hoping the clowns are doing their part to keep them fed from the various other foods added to the tank - as I have been lead to believe they do. But they are not hanging out with the little one.

Woodstock · 04-26-2005, 02:34 PM

I sometimes feed mine homemade mush but mine REALLY like ~stinky~ silversides. They have a VERY fishy smell to them.

jimeluiz · 04-26-2005, 02:37 PM

Maybe I'll get some of the silversides and change up the menu a bit. I feed the tank homemade mush, but don't spot feed the BTAs in the process. Perhaps I'll give that a go as well. At least for the little one. Thanks.

03-27-2005, 03:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
jimeluiz Achilles Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Niteroi, Brasil Posts: 829 View Gallery Karma Komment	RBTA just loves danger We have three RBTAs in our tank. One gloriously large one has found her spot and stays put. The middle-size one wanders back and forth along the rockwork at the back of the tank. Then there is the little one. She just loves to play in traffic and give me gray hairs. Her "sweet spot" for the past two months has been on a powerhead a few inches from the overflow teeth. Go figure. I've moved her to what I consider to be a safer spot, but she just trucks back over to the PH. I'm trying to relax and let her have her way. __________________ Sold the tank prior to our move. Setting up our new life in Brazil.

03-27-2005, 03:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Travis Smilie Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 6,512 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	LOL that looks like a suicidal BTA to me! Thought about putting a foam block over the PH intake? You might sleep better at night... __________________ Help build the Encyclopedia of ReefKeeping Find over 1400 Reef Aquarium Articles at The Reef Aquarium Index

03-27-2005, 03:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
jimeluiz Achilles Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Niteroi, Brasil Posts: 829 View Gallery Karma Komment	Can I get said foam sleave off the rack from a supplier or is it a DIY item? Also - folks have suggested I "fence off" the overflow teeth since I've had more than one BTA get sucked through two or more slots, sometimes going for a joy ride into the sump! But it seems to me whatever I do, if it allows flow it would still pose a risk, so I haven't done anything (except take a census each morning and night.) While we sometimes have a little/lot of drama, still no tragedies. I've decided that contrary to what I believed in the begining, anemonies are quite hardy creatures. And this one knows how to upset its steward! __________________ Sold the tank prior to our move. Setting up our new life in Brazil.

03-27-2005, 03:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
Travis Smilie Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 6,512 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	It's not pre-made, but you can get an aquaclear foam block in the filtration media area of your local (gasp!) Petsmart. Cut a hole in it to fit the PH intake and slip it over the intake... you'll need to rinse the sponge every couple of days though. __________________ Help build the Encyclopedia of ReefKeeping Find over 1400 Reef Aquarium Articles at The Reef Aquarium Index

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Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,764 View Gallery Karma Komment	That would sure scare the heck out of me!! I would have to try and figure out a way to keep it from being sucked in! Scares me just looking at the pic!! __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

03-27-2005, 07:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
forestal Torch coral Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vernon, CT Posts: 582 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	If she has been there for 2 months, maybe just likes the flow/lighting? perhaps turn off the ph for a couple days and let her find another spot (hopefully) __________________ Peace, Dan

03-27-2005, 07:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 22,553 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	The youngins always feel so immortal... staying right on the edge! __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MHs, dual Geiseman Actinic T5s,Neptune AC III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

04-26-2005, 12:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 22,553 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	What ever became of the wayward BTA?? __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MHs, dual Geiseman Actinic T5s,Neptune AC III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

04-26-2005, 02:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
jimeluiz Achilles Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Niteroi, Brasil Posts: 829 View Gallery Karma Komment	She has continued to stay attached to the powerhead right behind the intake screen on the motor box. Go figure. I tried at one point to remove her to put her somewhere else, but she would have nothing of it. She does seem to be staying pretty little, not growing like the other two in the tank. Silly thing. __________________ Sold the tank prior to our move. Setting up our new life in Brazil.

04-26-2005, 02:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 22,553 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	What do you feed your anemones? __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MHs, dual Geiseman Actinic T5s,Neptune AC III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

04-26-2005, 02:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
jimeluiz Achilles Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Niteroi, Brasil Posts: 829 View Gallery Karma Komment	bits of raw shrimp, sometimes soaked in 'vitamins' And I'm hoping the clowns are doing their part to keep them fed from the various other foods added to the tank - as I have been lead to believe they do. But they are not hanging out with the little one. __________________ Sold the tank prior to our move. Setting up our new life in Brazil.

04-26-2005, 02:34 PM	#12 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 22,553 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	I sometimes feed mine homemade mush but mine REALLY like ~stinky~ silversides. They have a VERY fishy smell to them. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MHs, dual Geiseman Actinic T5s,Neptune AC III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

04-26-2005, 02:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
jimeluiz Achilles Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Niteroi, Brasil Posts: 829 View Gallery Karma Komment	Maybe I'll get some of the silversides and change up the menu a bit. I feed the tank homemade mush, but don't spot feed the BTAs in the process. Perhaps I'll give that a go as well. At least for the little one. Thanks. __________________ Sold the tank prior to our move. Setting up our new life in Brazil.

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