BTA hiding?

Discussion in 'Inverts' started by bthomson, Jul 12, 2009.

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  1. bthomson

    bthomson Fire Worm

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    Ive had my BTA for 3 days now and he always seems to tuck himself in a spot of low light. Is this normal? Or do these avoid high flow?

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    bthomson, Jul 12, 2009
    bthomson, Jul 12, 2009
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  2. subs

    subs Astrea Snail

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    from what i know this is totaly normal mine does the same thing
     
    subs, Jul 12, 2009
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  3. Phayes

    Phayes Aiptasia Anemone

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    they'll hide if there is anything wrong with the water quality, etc, or they'll shrivel up and look quite weak. Hard to tell from the picture, but it doesnt look like it has much color-which directly relates to the zooxanthellae. Tank looks pretty new, judging by the look of the rock and the lack of corraline- or the pristineness of the sand. Are you sure all your water parameters are in check and staying at a consistent level?
     
    Phayes, Jul 12, 2009
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  4. bthomson

    bthomson Fire Worm

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    yep, ive had all 0's for about 3 weeks now
     
    bthomson, Jul 13, 2009
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  5. tigermike74

    tigermike74 Panda Puffer

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    How old is the tank? Anemones need a very mature tank to have a chance at survival. They require extremely stable levels: pH, alk, O2, etc. and extremely clean water: NO NH3, NO2 or NO3.
     
    tigermike74, Jul 14, 2009
    tigermike74, Jul 14, 2009
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