Neon Green BTA

[BriansGirl18]

i have a neon green bubble tip anemone ive had almost a year now. My question is...how do you get them to grow? Mine is the almost the same size as when i bought it. It has been in the same spot for a long time but hasn't grown much at all. Are they slow growers or what? i feed it at least twice a week sometimes 3 times.

 

[laverda]

I don’t feed mine directly at all, but they grow to 12” quickly. However my nitrates are 20-30 most of the time. Nitrates are a food source for anemones. They also like a lot of light.

 

[Pistondog]

Lots of light, slightly dirty water, low flow.
Whats your tank and light?

 

[BriansGirl18]

Lots of light, slightly dirty water, low flow.
Whats your tank and light?

30 gallon and 4 bulb t5 fixture

 

[laverda]

I have lots of flow for my 30 anemones.

 

[fcmatt]

You will regret this post in another year when thay little bta becomes a monster spreading out 12 inches wide! Lol.

I also have high flow with anemones. They live in the ocean. They can handle it as long as the powerhead is not pointed directly at them.

 

[Pistondog]

That should be plenty of light.
Both the btas found the lowest flow, highest light areas of the tank.

 

[BriansGirl18]

You will regret this post in another year when thay little bta becomes a monster spreading out 12 inches wide! Lol.

I also have high flow with anemones. They live in the ocean. They can handle it as long as the powerhead is not pointed directly at them.

Ive had this one a year now and it's not much bigger than when i got it.

 

[fcmatt]

Then I need to ask what kind of lighting is it under? They can soak up a serious amount of light once acclimated. And as for feeding you don't have to do it very often if you have a lot of light.