Bible tip anemone tips

[paragrouper]

Hi,

I am considering adding a BTA in the next few months and I am researching them now.

My tank will be 8 months old at the end of July. I currently have 4 Rock Flower Anemones, who are doing well, along with various LPS and soft corals. I recently added a couple of Stylocoeniella frags and they, along with my Lepto, are doing well too.

Tank parameters are steady at:
SG: 1026
ALK: 8.3
CAL: 420
Mag: 1340
Phosphates: .11
Nitrates: 17
PH: 8.1

I don’t plan to buy right away and I may wait until closer to the end of the year, but I have some questions:

1. I looked at anemones at a couple of LFS and noted a great variety of sizes. When selecting an anemone, should I be seeking one that is larger or smaller. I ask, as I suspect smaller ones may not be as hardy, but I don’t know.

2. when introducing to the tank, should I add directly to the rock work or put it in a basket and observe for a time?

3. I’ve read differing opinions whether to drip acclimate or to just temperature match and add. What are the best practices?

thanks

 

[zheka757]

Bible tip!

 

[vetteguy53081]

Bible tip!

Bubble im sure LOL

 

[zheka757]

Bubble im sure LOL

Haha, I know, or maybe there is "Holy" grail BTA now

 

[Lavey29]

Can I get an Amen for that....

 

[paragrouper]

Holy autocorrect Batman!

yes, bubble tip

 

[vetteguy53081]

Hi,

I am considering adding a BTA in the next few months and I am researching them now.

My tank will be 8 months old at the end of July. I currently have 4 Rock Flower Anemones, who are doing well, along with various LPS and soft corals. I recently added a couple of Stylocoeniella frags and they, along with my Lepto, are doing well too.

Tank parameters are steady at:
SG: 1026
ALK: 8.3
CAL: 420
Mag: 1340
Phosphates: .11
Nitrates: 17
PH: 8.1

I don’t plan to buy right away and I may wait until closer to the end of the year, but I have some questions:

1. I looked at anemones at a couple of LFS and noted a great variety of sizes. When selecting an anemone, should I be seeking one that is larger or smaller. I ask, as I suspect smaller ones may not be as hardy, but I don’t know.

2. when introducing to the tank, should I add directly to the rock work or put it in a basket and observe for a time?

3. I’ve read differing opinions whether to drip acclimate or to just temperature match and add. What are the best practices?

thanks

Acclimation is very important for them as well as introduction. Most anemones will move around the tank until they find a suitable spot in the tank. If anemone starts to move , direct your water flow towards it. Because they’re photosynthetic and absorb light to produce their energy source for food and growth, assure not too much or too little. Anemones have zooxanthellae in their body which they feed on. Without sufficient lighting, they will expel the zooxanthellae which many think is poop and turn white which is bleaching and often leads to their death.
Moderate flow is recommended as well as moderate light. Too much flow will cause the anemone to stretch and look stringy. Too much light or flow and they will hide. Keeping light and flow moderate will help avoid this from happening. Avoid directing your flow directly at the anemone which stresses them greatly.

 

[Lavey29]

OP be sure to have nem guards on your powerheads to prevent a toxic sushi salad in your tank.

 

[paragrouper]

OP be sure to have nem guards on your powerheads to prevent a toxic sushi salad in your tank.

I have those installed on my Nero 3’s in the tank.

 

[paragrouper]

On another note, How do I correct the biblical error in the title?

 

[Rmckoy]

I was thinking because today is Sunday . And perhaps it’s the holy grail
Of bubble tip anemones .

I was going to ask for pictures