Lite green BTA

[spike196833]

My BTA is inside out, not sure what to do

 

[spike196833]

My BTA is inside out, not sure what to do

 

[Sean Clark]

Welcome. Any pics or parameters? How old is the tank and what lighting are you using?

 

[ScubaFish802]

Welcome to R2R. I'm sure some others here will have some great info for you!
As above, it would help to post current parameters and white light pictures to get started :)

 

[jsker]

Hello and welcome to R2R!! :)

How long has the BTA been in your system? Have to tried to feed the BTA directly?

 

[Sean Clark]

Welcome. Do you know your parameters? How old is the tank and what lighting are you using?

 

[ying yang]

Hello and welcome to r2r,hope all is well with yourself.
Sorry no help on your nem

 

[PeterC99]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[PeterC99]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[rmorris_14]

welcome!

Post some more info requested by the other members above and someone can help get to the bottom of what is going on.

 

[blaxsun]

 

[blaxsun]

 

[Miami Reef]

Welcome to the forum! Good luck with the bubble tip anemone!

 

[Miami Reef]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[G Santana]

Welcome to R2R

 

[bnord]

Sorry to hear about that...

have had luck with BTAs but not understood when I suddenly didn't

Good luck..

 

[youcallmenny1]

Hello and welcome to the club!

 

[CoralB]

Welcome !!! :cool:

 

[vetteguy53081]

My BTA is inside out, not sure what to do

Assure your light and flow is not too low or aggressive. Bubbletips are sensitive to water changes and require pristine conditions to stay in good shape. Failing to meet their needs can result in early death and damage to the tank environment as a whole. Yes, getting caught in a power head is a concern but rarely occurs.
Take some time to get parameters just right when housing these guys as this ensures that conditions are stable and safe. Bubble Tip Anemones prefer warmer temperatures. Water should be on the alkali side as well. Monitor water conditions regularly to avoid any major changes. Ammonia and nitrate levels should be undetectable at all times using a good quality test kit and Not API either.
Here are some water parameters to follow.

• Water temperature: 77°F - 80°F (stay close to the middle of this range)
• pH level: 8.1 to 8.3
• Water hardness: 8 to 11 dKH
• Specific gravity: 1.024 to 1.025
• Nitrate < .5
• Phosphate < .04 - .06

The flow should be minimal until the anemone gets settled in. Chances are, your Bubble Tip Anemone will move around the tank until it finds a suitable spot to call home although right now its in distress.
Bubble Tip Anemone lighting is a very important aspect of their care. These creatures need a lot of light to thrive because they’re photosynthetic which means that they absorb light to produce food and growth. The anemone has zooxanthellae in its body, which are symbiotic microorganisms that they feed on. Without proper lighting, the anemone will expel the zooxanthellae and turn white. This process is called bleaching and often leads to death.
A moderate amount of flow is recommended. Too much flow will cause the anemone to stretch out and look stringy. Keeping things moderate will help avoid this from happening. Avoid directing your flow directly at the anemone. These creatures enjoy subtle movement at all times but too much direct flow hitting the anemone will force it to move.

 

[vetteguy53081]