Help!! LTA on the glass?! :0

Saltwatergurl · 03/23/2011, 08:33 PM

Hi. I have new anemone lta. Its moving up on the glass I dont know why can you help me? How do I get the nem from not being caught up in the filter? Can you tell me why the nem is doing this. I have t5ho lighting.

Help!! New to anemones!

aday2remmbr · 03/23/2011, 08:34 PM

just take it off the glass, they cant fasten to glass like they can to rocks and it shouldnt hurt it if your careful

MakomekTVN · 03/23/2011, 08:41 PM

Use the razor blade.

Saltwatergurl · 03/23/2011, 08:44 PM

I gently pushed him off and place the nem on some sand

! Thanks

davocean · 03/23/2011, 09:23 PM

Judging by your posts, I think your tank may still be just too new for a nem I'm sorry to say, it does not sound happy.

aday2remmbr · 03/23/2011, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davocean

Judging by your posts, I think your tank may still be just too new for a nem I'm sorry to say, it does not sound happy.

i was thinking this as well, how old is it?

davocean · 03/23/2011, 09:28 PM

3mo in a 20g

Saltwatergurl · 03/23/2011, 09:38 PM

Its probably 4 months now.

Toddrtrex · 03/23/2011, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimTVN

Use the razor blade.

This is awful advice -- using a razor bland on an LTA is asking to kill it.

Saltwatergurl · 03/23/2011, 10:05 PM

Haha trust me didnt do that haha.

bradleym · 03/23/2011, 10:20 PM

If your tank is only 20 gallons and less than 6 months old you may have water issues that are getting it riled up. Especially if you're not using a protein skimmer. I would think daily 5g water changes for the next week or 2 would be a good idea if it starts walking around again. JMO

Kweli · 03/24/2011, 07:12 AM

20G is risky business for a LTA.... I know someones who LTA took over his 34G in less then 6 months... I would have suggested a RBTA...

Its moving because it doesnt like something... either flow, light, water quality, etc.. etc...

My only advise is to cover the powerheads with filterfloss or sponge so it doesnt get sucked in and sliced up...

Saltwatergurl · 03/24/2011, 08:52 AM

My powerheads are off.

Kweli · 03/24/2011, 09:12 AM

Your LTA might finally settles in a spot... which it will no longer like once you turn your powerheads back on

SkullV · 03/24/2011, 09:36 AM

You said you have T5HO lighting, how many bulbs/watts etc? Does the fixture have individual reflectors? LTAs are light hogs and need a ton of lighting to penetrate all the way to the sandbed of the tank.

Toddrtrex · 03/24/2011, 11:36 AM

Going to start from scratch ----

Do you have a sandbed? If so, how deep?
Size of tank?
Lights?
How long has the tank been set up?
Current water parameters -- with numbers please
What all do you have in the tank -- bio-load wise?

SkullV · 03/24/2011, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toddrtrex

Going to start from scratch ----

Do you have a sandbed? If so, how deep?
Size of tank?
Lights?
How long has the tank been set up?
Current water parameters -- with numbers please
What all do you have in the tank -- bio-load wise?

The guy with the right questions. Todd if I ever started a fish news show you would be my investigative reporter.

Saltwatergurl · 03/25/2011, 01:35 PM

2 bubls 10000k and actnic. 3-4 in. Live sand live rock

acsamples79 · 03/25/2011, 03:14 PM

thats not even near enough light for the LTA.... are you going to upgrade soon?

Saltwatergurl · 03/25/2011, 03:19 PM

Wasn't planning on it. Like 3 ppl told me this light was good for a anemone...

do idk

davocean · 03/25/2011, 03:24 PM

Your lighting though watts aren't given are almost certainly not enough light for an LTA.
As for param numbers you really need to know what your alk, ph, nitrates, and salinity are, and should also know mag and cal.
I know your tank is 3mo old and you used water from another tank that may make you THINK it is equal to a longer established tank, but the truth is there is very little gain in biolife in water column alone, this comes from sand and or rock, and it takes time for these to stabalize or be in balance, and this is more critical in a smaller system.
If it were me, I'd pull this guy, and trade for some frogspawn or something.
Really an LTA needs a bit more room than a 20g.

davocean · 03/25/2011, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saltwatergurl

Wasn't planning on it. Like 3 ppl told me this light was good for a anemone...

do idk

Depends on nem species and how many lamps you have.
Don't get discouraged, just correct your plan a little bit.

Saltwatergurl · 03/25/2011, 06:58 PM

Well, im bummed!! Tons of ppl told me my light was good!

Saltwatergurl · 03/25/2011, 07:01 PM

I think im gonna take it back BUT stupid petco doesnt take back saltwater fish pretty sure!! Anyone want a LTA lol?

SkullV · 03/25/2011, 07:10 PM

Ah, Petco....that is why you have an LTA in a new tank. Where are you from, might help people who are interested in your nem.

03/23/2011, 08:33 PM	#1
Saltwatergurl Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 111	Help!! LTA on the glass?! :0 Hi. I have new anemone lta. Its moving up on the glass I dont know why can you help me? How do I get the nem from not being caught up in the filter? Can you tell me why the nem is doing this. I have t5ho lighting. Help!! New to anemones!

03/23/2011, 09:23 PM	#5
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	Judging by your posts, I think your tank may still be just too new for a nem I'm sorry to say, it does not sound happy. __________________ There's a fine line between owning your tank and your tank owning you! Current Tank Info: SCA 120g RR Starfire, Tunze silence 1073.02 return, 40g sump w/ fuge, SWC Extreme 160 cone skimmer,Geismann reflexx 4xT5, 2x Panorama Pro LED strips, Vortech MP40QD

03/23/2011, 09:28 PM	#7
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	3mo in a 20g __________________ There's a fine line between owning your tank and your tank owning you! Current Tank Info: SCA 120g RR Starfire, Tunze silence 1073.02 return, 40g sump w/ fuge, SWC Extreme 160 cone skimmer,Geismann reflexx 4xT5, 2x Panorama Pro LED strips, Vortech MP40QD

03/23/2011, 10:20 PM	#11
bradleym Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Shrewsbury/St. Louis, Mo Posts: 3,878	If your tank is only 20 gallons and less than 6 months old you may have water issues that are getting it riled up. Especially if you're not using a protein skimmer. I would think daily 5g water changes for the next week or 2 would be a good idea if it starts walking around again. JMO __________________ Happy reefing means sometimes you just have to go with the flow. Current Tank Info: 92g corner round. No sand, lots of mushrooms.

03/24/2011, 11:36 AM	#16
Toddrtrex Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 23,162	Going to start from scratch ---- Do you have a sandbed? If so, how deep? Size of tank? Lights? How long has the tank been set up? Current water parameters -- with numbers please What all do you have in the tank -- bio-load wise? __________________ Click my name and then "visit toddrtrex's homepage" for tank pictures Current Tank Info: 210g reef and 65g reef

03/23/2011, 08:34 PM	#2
aday2remmbr Moved On Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 384	just take it off the glass, they cant fasten to glass like they can to rocks and it shouldnt hurt it if your careful

03/23/2011, 08:41 PM	#3
MakomekTVN Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 151	Use the razor blade.

03/23/2011, 08:44 PM	#4
Saltwatergurl Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 111	I gently pushed him off and place the nem on some sand ! Thanks

03/23/2011, 09:38 PM	#8
Saltwatergurl Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 111	Its probably 4 months now.

03/23/2011, 10:05 PM	#10
Saltwatergurl Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 111	Haha trust me didnt do that haha.

03/24/2011, 07:12 AM	#12
Kweli Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 221	20G is risky business for a LTA.... I know someones who LTA took over his 34G in less then 6 months... I would have suggested a RBTA... Its moving because it doesnt like something... either flow, light, water quality, etc.. etc... My only advise is to cover the powerheads with filterfloss or sponge so it doesnt get sucked in and sliced up...

03/24/2011, 08:52 AM	#13
Saltwatergurl Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 111	My powerheads are off.

03/24/2011, 09:12 AM	#14
Kweli Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 221	Your LTA might finally settles in a spot... which it will no longer like once you turn your powerheads back on

03/24/2011, 09:36 AM	#15
SkullV They Got My Number Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 6,898	You said you have T5HO lighting, how many bulbs/watts etc? Does the fixture have individual reflectors? LTAs are light hogs and need a ton of lighting to penetrate all the way to the sandbed of the tank.

03/25/2011, 01:35 PM	#18
Saltwatergurl Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 111	2 bubls 10000k and actnic. 3-4 in. Live sand live rock

03/25/2011, 03:14 PM	#19
acsamples79 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Northern KY Posts: 103	thats not even near enough light for the LTA.... are you going to upgrade soon?

03/25/2011, 03:19 PM	#20
Saltwatergurl Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 111	Wasn't planning on it. Like 3 ppl told me this light was good for a anemone... do idk

03/25/2011, 03:24 PM	#21
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	Your lighting though watts aren't given are almost certainly not enough light for an LTA. As for param numbers you really need to know what your alk, ph, nitrates, and salinity are, and should also know mag and cal. I know your tank is 3mo old and you used water from another tank that may make you THINK it is equal to a longer established tank, but the truth is there is very little gain in biolife in water column alone, this comes from sand and or rock, and it takes time for these to stabalize or be in balance, and this is more critical in a smaller system. If it were me, I'd pull this guy, and trade for some frogspawn or something. Really an LTA needs a bit more room than a 20g. __________________ There's a fine line between owning your tank and your tank owning you! Current Tank Info: SCA 120g RR Starfire, Tunze silence 1073.02 return, 40g sump w/ fuge, SWC Extreme 160 cone skimmer,Geismann reflexx 4xT5, 2x Panorama Pro LED strips, Vortech MP40QD

03/25/2011, 06:58 PM	#23
Saltwatergurl Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 111	Well, im bummed!! Tons of ppl told me my light was good!

03/25/2011, 07:01 PM	#24
Saltwatergurl Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 111	I think im gonna take it back BUT stupid petco doesnt take back saltwater fish pretty sure!! Anyone want a LTA lol?

03/25/2011, 07:10 PM	#25
SkullV They Got My Number Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 6,898	Ah, Petco....that is why you have an LTA in a new tank. Where are you from, might help people who are interested in your nem.

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