Bubble Tip.. getting outa control

[SaltyBish]

So, my bubble tip is getting really big after I started feeding it shrimp. I had no reason to feed it manually but read that people would often manually feed them.... well, he has really grown and is starting to reach around the tank.. perhaps it's looking for more shrimp? I have an issue with it reaching around because now it's harassing my zoas.

- Do I need a bigger tank? I have a 10 gallon currently.
- Is it seeking more light? I have a Kessil A80 on full power and my tank seems to love it so far. The tank is 4-5 months old.

 

[Cell]

Stop feeding it if you dont want it to grow.

 

[Tamberav]

I don't target feed mine and it split a few times and it still grew large. It could occupy a 10g cube by itself :)

 

[Cell]

Well sure, it's still going to grow, but not as fast if you arent target feeding.

 

[SaltyBish]

I don't target feed mine and it split a few times and it still grew large. It could occupy a 10g cube by itself :)

Oh dang, then I need to start thinking of getting a bigger tank then.

 

[AKReef]

Oh dang, then I need to start thinking of getting a bigger tank then.

Bigger tank is always the answer! :p

 

[Bpfor3]

there are a lot of different experiences with these. Some get real big and don't split. Some get to a certain size and split. I have had a rainbow for about 10 months. i now have 8 of them. They are getting to be a hassle.

 

[Dark_Knightt]

Oh dang, then I need to start thinking of getting a bigger tank then.

Or you can wait for it to split and then you could sell all but one.

 

[Chris Martin]

I know what you mean . I have 25 nems in waterbox 25 peninsula

 

[Dark_Knightt]

there are a lot of different experiences with these. Some get real big and don't split. Some get to a certain size and split. I have had a rainbow for about 10 months. i now have 8 of them. They are getting to be a hassle.

I want one but this is kinda changing my mind... Also, wont one sting corals by moving around as it establishes itself?

 

[Bpfor3]

Yep. This will sting whatever they touch. Only thing i have seen repel them is a large torch coral that i have. If you can isolate them on a rock that is ideal. I made a mistake and did not do that and they are a real pain to get off any kind of live rock. But my Maroon Clown pair like them, so.....

 

[92Miata]

I think you need a bigger tank if you want to keep a mix of stuff.

This is what my Nuvo 10 looked like after a bit:
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/let’s-see-some-big-nems.741771/#lg=thread-741771&slide=0

 

[Phil D.]

there are a lot of different experiences with these. Some get real big and don't split. Some get to a certain size and split. I have had a rainbow for about 10 months. i now have 8 of them. They are getting to be a hassle.

Same here, had one California Rainbow, now have 8 even with selling 5 of them

 

[Bpfor3]

Here is my current situation. There are a few on the back of the rock you can't see.