can my tank handle an RBTA?

[Laura8088]

hello,

if my can can support aiptasia anemones will an RBTA be able to thrive under the same conditions?

[mbingha]

Aiptasia is absolutely not a good measure of weather you can support an (non pest) anemone. Give us more info. Tank size, how long setup, current stocking list, lights, nitrite, ammonia, phosphate, cal, alk, etc.

[Billini20]

Need way more info on the tank. If you have pest anemones you may want start getting them out of your tank. They can multiply so quickly.

[Crooked Reef]

Originally Posted by Laura8088

hello,

if my can can support aiptasia anemones will an RBTA be able to thrive under the same conditions?

I have had an aiptasia in my sump. New tank, 6500k spiral bulb. These conditions would have killed a rbta quickly. RBTA's need higher light and a stable (at least 6 months to a year running) tank with stable water conditions. Unfortunately this is a case of if you have to ask, then probably not.

[billdogg]

I'm pretty sure that Aiptasia Anemones (and cockroaches) will be the only things left alive in about a million years.

As mentioned above - the conditions that a RBTA needs to thrive are much different. If you could tell us more about your system we might be able to give a more meaningful response. Size, lighting, filtration, age, other inhabitants, and current water parameters (not "they're all good") for starters.

[hijinks]

Aiptasiia can survive weeks with no lights and horrible water conditions. They are like the oceans **** roaches

[SwampyBill]

First off, welcome to Reef Central!!

How long has your tank been running & what lights do you have? It's suggested to wait at least 6 months before adding an anemone to a new tank.

[Sgt Jonny Cat]

Hello all

my 55 gallon FOWLR tank is still showing around 10 ppm nitrates! I have been doing 10% water changes every week with RODI. I have a Koralia 850 GPH power hear running along with a Jebao wp 25 running, HOB skimmer thats working great approximately 50 pounds of live rock, live sand and my canister is only running Clear FX pro, and Sea Chem Sea Gel and ceramic biological meda (I removed all the sponges)

Does anyone have any advice on what I may still be doing wrong? I want to eventually start growing corals.....

Thank you all...

[Sgt Jonny Cat]

OOPS! Sorry....meant to be a new thread

[Misled]

Originally Posted by billdogg

I'm pretty sure that Aiptasia Anemones (and cockroaches) will be the only things left alive in about a million years.

The cockroaches will have cyano on their backs.

[Laura8088]

ok i have a 75g mixed reef, usa marine orbit LED lighting (has several different blue & white LED bulbs 8,000k 12,000k ) ammonia and nitrite are 0, phosphates 0, and nitrates 10-20 ppm.

[Laura8088]

ohh forgot to mention tank has been up for a year and 2 months

[mbingha]

Just my opinion, but I don't think those lights will support an anemone. That appears to be one of the weaker leds out there (correct me if I'm wrong).

[SwampyBill]

I'm not sure about that lighting being adequate, so maybe others can chime in that. But you should get those nitrates down before adding an anemone. Good to see your tank isn't 2 mos. old w/ nem already in it...

[Laura8088]

yes i have been seeing a lot of that with new hobbyists . . .

what type of lighting would be adequate? what strength? for ex.15,000k? (just threw that number out there)

[mbingha]

Originally Posted by Laura8088

yes i have been seeing a lot of that with new hobbyists . . .

what type of lighting would be adequate? what strength? for ex.15,000k? (just threw that number out there)

The k rating is just the color output, I.e. 20,000k is more blue and 10,000k is more yellow/white. To determine adequacy for coral/anemone you need to look more at watts. With led is is even trickier as they put out far more par per watt than other light forms. Personally I wouldn't use anything (that I've seen at least) that doesn't use at least 3 watt leds. I.e. if you have 30 leds the light would be 90 watts. Number of leds adds to the confusion since the number needed will vary based on size and depth of tank, height of fixture, optics on leds, and even brand of led. For example, you can typically have about a third less Cree leds vs comparable bridgelux (sp.). If you are looking for something bare bones but will get the job done quite nicely I'd look into reefbreeders value fixtures.

[mbingha]

for what its worth it appears the usa marine orbit LED system uses 1/4 watt leds. Unless there's be some major advancement that I haven't heard about, they won't sustain much of anything other than softies and maybe a few low light LPS.

[Laura8088]

thank you mbingha! you have been most helpful!

[mbingha]

No problem. If you have any other questions don't hesitate to ask!