help rbta and maroon clown

doubletap4311 · 12/26/2008, 04:11 PM

I picked up a 3 inch rbta today. As soon as I introduced it to my tank my 3 inch maroon clown immediately started hosting. The problem I can see is the clown is a bit too large for the bubble tip. Should I do something about this or be worried?

pimpinitup6969 · 12/26/2008, 04:12 PM

no it will be fine, one i used to have was the same way for about 6 months until the rbta caught up

tekdave1 · 12/26/2008, 04:27 PM

I had a large GSM kill a BTA. I would keep a close eye on it.

tkeracer619 · 12/26/2008, 04:29 PM

If it is beating up the anemone and it is suffering you will need to move the clown for a few months. Feed the BTA a small silverside or half of a silverside each week to help it grow fast.

doubletap4311 · 12/26/2008, 04:33 PM

I have a net close to the rbta right now to keep the maroon away. I need to catch him but with all the live rock it is going to be a pita.

12/26/2008, 04:11 PM	#1
doubletap4311 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Crosby, Tx Posts: 82	help rbta and maroon clown I picked up a 3 inch rbta today. As soon as I introduced it to my tank my 3 inch maroon clown immediately started hosting. The problem I can see is the clown is a bit too large for the bubble tip. Should I do something about this or be worried?

12/26/2008, 04:12 PM	#2
pimpinitup6969 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Elmira, Ny Posts: 2,503	no it will be fine, one i used to have was the same way for about 6 months until the rbta caught up __________________ I'd rather burp and taste it than fart and waste it! Current Tank Info: 125 Gallon, 150 Gallon

12/26/2008, 04:29 PM	#4
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	If it is beating up the anemone and it is suffering you will need to move the clown for a few months. Feed the BTA a small silverside or half of a silverside each week to help it grow fast. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

12/26/2008, 04:27 PM	#3
tekdave1 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Greenville TX Posts: 22	I had a large GSM kill a BTA. I would keep a close eye on it.

12/26/2008, 04:33 PM	#5
doubletap4311 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Crosby, Tx Posts: 82	I have a net close to the rbta right now to keep the maroon away. I need to catch him but with all the live rock it is going to be a pita.