Feeding Anemones

75Gallons · 01/24/2006, 12:45 PM

Does anyone have a video clip of feeding their anemones? Also besides krill what do you feed yours?

cw150 · 01/24/2006, 12:47 PM

Mine seemingly eats anything, including Nori strips.

Amphiprion · 01/24/2006, 12:49 PM

No video, but you might be able to find several somewhere on RC. What anemone is it? Usually you can narrow down feeding preferences based upon the species.

TekCat · 01/24/2006, 12:52 PM

BTA for example?

Amphiprion · 01/24/2006, 12:55 PM

When I said that, I meant very broadly. Generally, BTA tend to prefer crustacean meats, though depending upon collection site, previous diet, etc. This does not mean that they will only eat crustacean meats and not fish meats, but usually this is what they prefer. There are even some BTAs that won't even touch crustacean meat--only fish. But like I said, you can BROADLY predict what the preference might be based upon species.

75Gallons · 01/24/2006, 01:44 PM

Its an LTA. I haven't found the exact species yet.

Amphiprion · 01/24/2006, 04:51 PM

Try to post a pic. Most likely it is either Heteractis crispa or Macrodactyla doreensis. The former is more commonly called the "sebae" anemone and the latter the "long tentacle" anemone, yet in many places, both have the long tentacle name.

01/24/2006, 12:45 PM	#1
75Gallons Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 239	Feeding Anemones Does anyone have a video clip of feeding their anemones? Also besides krill what do you feed yours?

01/24/2006, 12:49 PM	#3
Amphiprion Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 6,611	No video, but you might be able to find several somewhere on RC. What anemone is it? Usually you can narrow down feeding preferences based upon the species. __________________ You've done it now, haven't you? Current Tank Info: 40g breeder patch reef w/ seagrass; 2-250w XM 10K; Vortech MP40wES & MP10wES; BM Curve 7 skimmer; carbon & occasional GFO

01/24/2006, 12:55 PM	#5
Amphiprion Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 6,611	When I said that, I meant very broadly. Generally, BTA tend to prefer crustacean meats, though depending upon collection site, previous diet, etc. This does not mean that they will only eat crustacean meats and not fish meats, but usually this is what they prefer. There are even some BTAs that won't even touch crustacean meat--only fish. But like I said, you can BROADLY predict what the preference might be based upon species. __________________ You've done it now, haven't you? Current Tank Info: 40g breeder patch reef w/ seagrass; 2-250w XM 10K; Vortech MP40wES & MP10wES; BM Curve 7 skimmer; carbon & occasional GFO

01/24/2006, 04:51 PM	#7
Amphiprion Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 6,611	Try to post a pic. Most likely it is either Heteractis crispa or Macrodactyla doreensis. The former is more commonly called the "sebae" anemone and the latter the "long tentacle" anemone, yet in many places, both have the long tentacle name. __________________ You've done it now, haven't you? Current Tank Info: 40g breeder patch reef w/ seagrass; 2-250w XM 10K; Vortech MP40wES & MP10wES; BM Curve 7 skimmer; carbon & occasional GFO

01/24/2006, 12:47 PM	#2
cw150 Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: nw suburbs chicago Posts: 330	Mine seemingly eats anything, including Nori strips.

01/24/2006, 12:52 PM	#4
TekCat Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: MN Posts: 3,130	BTA for example?

01/24/2006, 01:44 PM	#6
75Gallons Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 239	Its an LTA. I haven't found the exact species yet.