Bubble Anemone Tell-all

[9Trees29gal]

I am considering getting a BTA for my 29 gal cube, mostly so my clownfish will leave my poor tube worms alone (he tries to host in them). I currently have a mixed reef including sps, lps, a crocea clam, and a couple rock flower nems. So.... I know that BTA's wander until they find a home they like. I also know they can divide. What I don't know is how often they become a nightmare that dominates the tank. Assuming it has sps-quality lighting and flow, how often do these guys just take over? Do they tend to sit tight and not divide if they aren't stressed? Is this just too small a tank to even consider one?

 

[Dbichler]

Some split often and some rarely. They are not easy to get out of tank either when you have a lot of corals.

 

[jordan10]

I started with 1 red and 1 green. Now 5 red 1 green. And I have one that hasn't found home in 10 months and has burned up couple corals. So just be careful

 

[themcnertney]

No guarantee the BTA and clowns will pair up. I have had RBTA take over my 220 gallon tank. You have a smaller tank so eradicating them wouldn't be too difficult. Really your call at the end of the day.

 

[9Trees29gal]

Thanks guys. It helps to hear from those with first hand experience. Pretty much what I expected. I think I will pass.

 

[Tahoe61]

Thanks guys. It helps to hear from those with first hand experience. Pretty much what I expected. I think I will pass.

Wise choice.