Bubble Tip Anemone

tanked_life · 11/19/2013, 09:52 PM

Hello, I have just recently added a bta to my tank. It is doing very well, i feed it every day mysis shrimp or brine shrimp. The only thing is, he will not stick onto a rock, he only likes to be at the bottom of the tank against a rock in the sand. I wanted him to be at the top of my tank on a rock because that is where my two percula clowns hang out. Could they still host the nem even though he is not in the best position? So far they have shown no interest, any tips on getting them to host?

shifty51008 · 11/20/2013, 02:58 AM

Are you saying his foot isnt stuck to anything but just floating around the sand? If this is the case it usually means there is something wrong with the tank and the bta can't find a good spot.

If the foot is stuck to something then that is where it wants to be wether or not it is the spot you want,

Btas are not natural host anemones for percs so the clowns may never go into it or they could go into it tommrow, it is up to the clowns, but please dont try to force them into the anemone, it can kikll the clowns

tanked_life · 11/20/2013, 06:42 AM

He is latched into a rock sideways so he looks like he is in the sand , thanks

11/19/2013, 09:52 PM	#1
tanked_life Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 231	Bubble Tip Anemone Hello, I have just recently added a bta to my tank. It is doing very well, i feed it every day mysis shrimp or brine shrimp. The only thing is, he will not stick onto a rock, he only likes to be at the bottom of the tank against a rock in the sand. I wanted him to be at the top of my tank on a rock because that is where my two percula clowns hang out. Could they still host the nem even though he is not in the best position? So far they have shown no interest, any tips on getting them to host?

11/20/2013, 02:58 AM	#2
shifty51008 12-5 Chiefs record Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 10,134	Are you saying his foot isnt stuck to anything but just floating around the sand? If this is the case it usually means there is something wrong with the tank and the bta can't find a good spot. If the foot is stuck to something then that is where it wants to be wether or not it is the spot you want, Btas are not natural host anemones for percs so the clowns may never go into it or they could go into it tommrow, it is up to the clowns, but please dont try to force them into the anemone, it can kikll the clowns __________________ 75 gal. mixed DT, 100 gal. sump, 50 gal. fuge, Clownfish breeder

11/20/2013, 06:42 AM	#3
tanked_life Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 231	He is latched into a rock sideways so he looks like he is in the sand , thanks