Hello,
I have a 13.5 Fluval Evo with live sand and dry rock.
Livestock: 2 clown fish, 2 BTA, 1 Watchman Goby, 1 shrimp, 1 crab, and CUC
Stock light, stock pump, heater, UV sterilizer, wave maker
Chamber 1: Ceramic bio balls
Chamber 2: Sponge, bio balls, filter floss, carbon
Tank has been running for 7 months, BTA were introduced 3 months ago.
I’ve noticed over the past few weeks, my BTA have been smaller than usual and seem unhappy. I sometimes feed them mysis shrimp (about every 3-4 weeks). I change the water 20-30% every week. Parameters are below.
I’ve also noticed that there is a bunch of algae growth that I understand is part of the natural process, but I am wondering if I am missing something that is causing the anemones to be unhappy.
Otherwise the fish are doing well. I also am doing a cross-country move within the next few weeks so I want to ensure everything is happy and healthy before that move. If you have any tips on moving saltwater tanks please let me know!
Thanks!
Below are photos when I first got the anemones from an established tank.
I have a 13.5 Fluval Evo with live sand and dry rock.
Livestock: 2 clown fish, 2 BTA, 1 Watchman Goby, 1 shrimp, 1 crab, and CUC
Stock light, stock pump, heater, UV sterilizer, wave maker
Chamber 1: Ceramic bio balls
Chamber 2: Sponge, bio balls, filter floss, carbon
Tank has been running for 7 months, BTA were introduced 3 months ago.
I’ve noticed over the past few weeks, my BTA have been smaller than usual and seem unhappy. I sometimes feed them mysis shrimp (about every 3-4 weeks). I change the water 20-30% every week. Parameters are below.
I’ve also noticed that there is a bunch of algae growth that I understand is part of the natural process, but I am wondering if I am missing something that is causing the anemones to be unhappy.
| Ammonia | 0 |
| Nitrites | 0 |
| Nitrates | 5 |
| pH | 8.2 |
| Salinity | 1.022 |
| kH | 1.43 |
Otherwise the fish are doing well. I also am doing a cross-country move within the next few weeks so I want to ensure everything is happy and healthy before that move. If you have any tips on moving saltwater tanks please let me know!
Thanks!
Below are photos when I first got the anemones from an established tank.
