Need Advice on adding an anemone to a reef

[BigFeesh]

How would someone add an anemone like a BTA with corals in their tank without getting stung or killed? Move to a frag rack or what? What other advice is there for introducing anemones into reefs?

If we could get enough input maybe we could get a sticky . (If its sticky worthy)

 

[akabryanhall]

I asked this question with no responses, hopefully we can get some here;)

 

[Reef UP]

I'll get a pic

 

[Sasquatch]

I made a cage with gutter guard an penned one in, anem's are like wives, you can tell them but they rarely do as asked

 

[kingfisherfleshy]

Even with a cage, their body has no bones, they can fit through pretty small places.

In reality your nem should have been the first thing in the tank.

Now, I would just suggest that you pick your type of nem carefully, and then attempt to place it appropriately. Very slim chance though that it will find your selection appropriate.

 

[BigFeesh]

Iv heard of blowing a powerhead right at it to keep bta stationary in a nano anyone else heard of that? I know there is some big clown gurus out there, come on guys!

 

[BigFeesh]

Coral wise I only have about to frags.

 

[Reef UP]

Ok here is what I've always done over the almost decade that I've been doing this game! What you need to do is make a cave for your nem typically the depth needs to be about half the width of the nem fully open or 3-4" is a safe bet! The most important thing is to have the cave blocked off completely on the inside and about 1"-2" around depending on the size of the foot of the nem! Once you have your cave built gently massage your nem so he shrinks up as little as possible then place him in the back/bottom of the cave. Turn off all current until the nem starts to expand then turn back on the current.
Key notes........to keep him from wondering!
Make sure your nem will be in a place of variable current(not a blast zone)
Medium-moderate high light
Also if you have clowns this will help the nem to settle in quicker / prevent wondering,

You may have to move around corals to build your home for your new nem so don't put them back in that area until you see how your nem responds once you know he is settled in usually a couple of days to be safe you can place corals back In and around the nem!

Remember to allow room for growth
BTA12-14"
Sebae 12"-24"
Riteri 18" (no cave for this one)

With my cave method I've never had a nem pack up and move on me ( if you build their home sound enough)
Good luck to you and your nem!

 

[Reef UP]

BTW that pic is of a 12" malau sebae

 

[BigFeesh]

Ok here is what I've always done over the almost decade that I've been doing this game! What you need to do is make a cave for your nem typically the depth needs to be about half the width of the nem fully open or 3-4" is a safe bet! The most important thing is to have the cave blocked off completely on the inside and about 1"-2" around depending on the size of the foot of the nem! Once you have your cave built gently massage your nem so he shrinks up as little as possible then place him in the back/bottom of the cave. Turn off all current until the nem starts to expand then turn back on the current.
Key notes........to keep him from wondering!
Make sure your nem will be in a place of variable current(not a blast zone)
Medium-moderate high light
Also if you have clowns this will help the nem to settle in quicker / prevent wondering,

You may have to move around corals to build your home for your new nem so don't put them back in that area until you see how your nem responds once you know he is settled in usually a couple of days to be safe you can place corals back In and around the nem!

Remember to allow room for growth
BTA12-14"
Sebae 12"-24"
Riteri 18" (no cave for this one)

With my cave method I've never had a nem pack up and move on me ( if you build their home sound enough)
Good luck to you and your nem!

Now that's what I'm talking about!! I'm planning on getting a rbta for my platinum pair!

 

[Reef UP]

If you have any questions please let me know