So...I know this is in debate...but do you think we need to fed anemones?

[Daniel@R2R]

I know there are opposing ideas on this, but I'm curious. Do you think anemones need to be fed? Why or why not? I will say that I have BTAs in mind as I ask this question.

 

[Jon Fishman]

Nope


Because I feed the tank.

 

[BrandonS]

Need? as in will it survive if you don't?

 

[OrionN]

Anemones benefit from been fed. They get larger much quicker if well fed. Only if I don't want my anemones to get larger then I don't feed them.

 

[Coinzmans Reef]

If you want an unruly monster feed it. I feed mine fresh shrimp once every other week and it has quadrupled in 8 months. Now I need a bigger tank

 

[Jon Fishman]

If you want an unruly monster feed it. I feed mine fresh shrimp once every other week and it has quadrupled in 8 months. Now I need a bigger tank

My BTA is about 2’ across at this point, and I haven’t directly given it food ever....... If I could slow it down I would!

 

[JD_Inshore]

I rarely feed mine because my maroon clown always takes the nem pellets or shrimp when I fed the fish. It's always fun to watch though!

 

[BrandonS]

Mine just split from feeding. I don't feed directly but they are set up down stream from the powerhead. So when I feed they get a decent amount. They split ever month ish naturally.

 

[RedReefer]

I broadcast feed the tank. My RBTA’s catch plenty!

 

[Coinzmans Reef]

My BTA is about 2’ across at this point, and I haven’t directly given it food ever....... If I could slow it down I would!

Looks like I am not the only one who needs a bigger tank MAN is HE HUGE, don't let the kids get to close!

 

[Jon Fishman]

Looks like I am not the only one who needs a bigger tank MAN is HE HUGE, don't let the kids get to close!

 

[McPuff]

Mine split so fast even without feeding them. And now that I have a pair of triggers in the same tank, they'll probably get fed even more because of the messy eaters. 2 years ago I started with one rainbow BT... I've probably sold 60-70 of them since, and I still have about 50 of them. They are pretty though. :0)

 

[ArtisticReef]

I have 2 systems. Both get the same AWC and dosing. I feed the tank the same things also. Both have the same number of clownfish. In one system I don't feed the nems directly and they grow huge and split. In the 2nd system the tentacles shrink and the nems will whither away if I don't feed twice a week. I can't figure out the difference. Also, the 2nd tank has the clone nems from the 1st tank so they are the same genes. I think that's why there is so much debate. In some systems you have to feed and in others you don't.

 

[rapid]

Nope


Because I feed the tank.

+1 i usuallly see the clowns dropin off chunks of food for them or they catch wat i feed the tank !!

 

[TwentyfiveCents]

You feed that thing a whole fish a day?

 

[rapid]

i believe feeding helps them so if i had only nems and no fish id still feed the "tank:

 

[Cell]

With sufficient lighting, no supplemental food is necessary. Though I think they grow faster with regular direct feedings.

 

[dhanking]

No. It is not neccesary to spot feed them.

 

[Coinzmans Reef]

I have 2 systems. Both get the same AWC and dosing. I feed the tank the same things also. Both have the same number of clownfish. In one system I don't feed the nems directly and they grow huge and split. In the 2nd system the tentacles shrink and the nems will whither away if I don't feed twice a week. I can't figure out the difference. Also, the 2nd tank has the clone nems from the 1st tank so they are the same genes. I think that's why there is so much debate. In some systems you have to feed and in others you don't.

Question, aren't you worried the Nem in tank #1 will move overnight and kill corals? Can you please list your equipment, parameters and maintenance. Your tank is awesome! Colors, placement and variety just incredible.

 

[Tom Giddens]

I have 2 systems. Both get the same AWC and dosing. I feed the tank the same things also. Both have the same number of clownfish. In one system I don't feed the nems directly and they grow huge and split. In the 2nd system the tentacles shrink and the nems will whither away if I don't feed twice a week. I can't figure out the difference. Also, the 2nd tank has the clone nems from the 1st tank so they are the same genes. I think that's why there is so much debate. In some systems you have to feed and in others you don't.

Is the lighting setup the same on both tanks?