BTA Help

[reeftn]

Hey reefers,

I’ve got a BTA that isn’t doing so well. It was originally thriving but has since shrunken and hasn’t expanded in some time. It’s actively moving around the tank, mostly finding hiding spots underneath rocks in low light areas but was able to capture of picture of him today.

Temp is 78-79
Nitrates, nitrites, ammonia etc all tested within acceptable levels. Tank is +6 months old with other corals doing just fine

I’ve tried to spot feed him a bit but he doesn’t seem to be taking. Not noticing any gaping of the mouth though, just shrunken.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Sorry for the photos colors, hard to capture in blue light but I think it at least shows what I’m talking about.

 

[KING KONG]

Hey reefers,

I’ve got a BTA that isn’t doing so well. It was originally thriving but has since shrunken and hasn’t expanded in some time. It’s actively moving around the tank, mostly finding hiding spots underneath rocks in low light areas but was able to capture of picture of him today.

Temp is 78-79
Nitrates, nitrites, ammonia etc all tested within acceptable levels. Tank is +6 months old with other corals doing just fine

I’ve tried to spot feed him a bit but he doesn’t seem to be taking. Not noticing any gaping of the mouth though, just shrunken.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Sorry for the photos colors, hard to capture in blue light but I think it at least shows what I’m talking about.

Looks fine just give it few days. If anemone is hiding from light that means light is too much for it. With good parameters , you don't need to worry unless it goes for few days more

 

[KING KONG]

It will find a spot it likes, usually where you can't see it, and start to adjust. Eventually it might move to somewhere else.

 

[reeftn]

Understood. Thanks to both of you I will just ride it out.

 

[Hemmdog]

Understood. Thanks to both of you I will just ride it out.

Any update?

 

[Glenner’sreef]

Hoping for the best for your anemone. No matter what happens try another one in 6 more months. It will adjust quicker in an established environment. Good luck.