BTA questions

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  1. SeminoleB

    SeminoleB Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Soooooo, got my first nem, a rose BTA which, after acclimation, proceeded to walk up my tank wall and stop right at the water line. He has been there for two days now. Will he be inclined to move more? I would like to move him but I'm sure he will move to somewhere else when I do. I'm just concerned about feeding him while he is in that vertical position.
     
    SeminoleB, Jul 1, 2013
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  2. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    I would leave him be and have him settle into a spot. Nems don't HAVE to be fed especially if you've just gotten him. He's acclimating to your parameters and lighting. I wouldn't feed a nem until it's fairly settled and not stressed. Just my .02.
     
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  3. Toallhisdoom

    Toallhisdoom Dragon Wrasse

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    He will move a lot! You could always point a power head at him. Should get him to move. haha
     
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  4. SeminoleB

    SeminoleB Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Funny thing is, I have a PH pointed right to where he is now!
    My luck, he'll move to the back side of my tank.
     
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  5. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    +1 to ^^^ 110%.

    Also, one should never move a nem unless it's in imminent danger; stress from excess "human intervention" can be fatal.
     
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  6. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    He might but hopefully he'll end up staying put in a nice prominent spot for you!
     
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