6 months.

[joshifer]

I've always been told wait 6 months before adding a RBTA to a tank.

But why?.

is it the nitrogen cycle? That's been established.

Or is it the algae blooms new tanks go thru?

I'm just curious as to why must it be 6 months. (Not gonna get one. Just asking)

 

[Aretes]

During the first 6 months your tank is generally not as stable as a tank that's a few years old. The water parameters are more likely to fluctuate which will stress out the anemone.

 

[saltyphish]

Parameters are suppose to be more stable. Theres not as many fluctuations.

 

[joshifer]

During the first 6 months your tank is generally not as stable as a tank that's a few years old. The water parameters are more likely to fluctuate which will stress out the anemone.

Which perams specifically fluctuate durring the first six months?

 

[saltyphish]

Alk,ph cal,mag. Also nutrient spikes are more common at first

 

[cromag27 Verified Sponsor]

The real reason? just another misconception in the hobby. Exactly nothing happens at the six month mark. I've also seen people say to wait eight months, or 12 months. zero science to support these figures.

I've always been told wait 6 months before adding a RBTA to a tank.

But why?.

is it the nitrogen cycle? That's been established.

Or is it the algae blooms new tanks go thru?

I'm just curious as to why must it be 6 months. (Not gonna get one. Just asking)

 

[Trex]

One of the reasons I suggest it --- mainly for people that are new to the hobby and/or new to keeping anemones --- is that there can be a large learning curve for keeping a tank. One is still figuring out what is the best maintenance schedule for themselves and their tank. In addition, during those first 6 months one is starting to learn what is an issue, before it becomes a problem.

Lastly, and IMO, most importantly -- if someone is going to leave the hobby it usually happens within the first 6 months.