Hello R2R!
I have been on the fence about a BTA for my tank since the first time I saw a clownfish wallowing around in an anemone about 8 years ago.
I immediately wanted one and started doing some research only to find out that they can be rather difficult to keep.
I've read horror stories about dying anemones polluting tanks, killer anemones picking off coral and eating fish, and anemones crawling into overflows and powerheads injuring themselves.
I've also heard others talk about how much they love their anemones.
I've read articles about the care of anemones and it seems like something I could manage pretty easily.
I came to this part of the forum to see if there was an awesome anemone care guide I could look at while trying to decide but don't see one.
I would like to ask for links to care guides and general advice from those that have BTA's.
Thank you in advance for your help!
Feel free time include photos of your beautiful anemones if you have one.
My tank parameters:
75g DT
20g sump
HP skimmer
Refugium
80 pounds LifeRock
80 pounds special grade sand
Shadow overflow
2 MP 10's
Kessil AP 700 light
I do 10 gallon water changes once weekly more if needed.
Tank was done cycling 2/5.
Latest parameters (tested 2/16)
Salinity 1.025
pH 8.2
NH3 0
NO2 0
NO3 25
PO4 0
Alk 5.4
Mg 810
Ca 425
I have been on the fence about a BTA for my tank since the first time I saw a clownfish wallowing around in an anemone about 8 years ago.
I immediately wanted one and started doing some research only to find out that they can be rather difficult to keep.
I've read horror stories about dying anemones polluting tanks, killer anemones picking off coral and eating fish, and anemones crawling into overflows and powerheads injuring themselves.
I've also heard others talk about how much they love their anemones.
I've read articles about the care of anemones and it seems like something I could manage pretty easily.
I came to this part of the forum to see if there was an awesome anemone care guide I could look at while trying to decide but don't see one.
I would like to ask for links to care guides and general advice from those that have BTA's.
Thank you in advance for your help!
Feel free time include photos of your beautiful anemones if you have one.
My tank parameters:
75g DT
20g sump
HP skimmer
Refugium
80 pounds LifeRock
80 pounds special grade sand
Shadow overflow
2 MP 10's
Kessil AP 700 light
I do 10 gallon water changes once weekly more if needed.
Tank was done cycling 2/5.
Latest parameters (tested 2/16)
Salinity 1.025
pH 8.2
NH3 0
NO2 0
NO3 25
PO4 0
Alk 5.4
Mg 810
Ca 425