my BTA split!

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  1. doog

    doog Peppermint Shrimp

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    it's been growing quickly lately, and then yesterday it split. Is there any special care or advice for the new, small btas? Tia!
     
    doog, Sep 17, 2008
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  2. Pisces23

    Pisces23 Sea Dragon

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    congrats! i started off with one small BTA 2 years ago and now i have SIX in my 20 gallon tank. i really need to try to find a fellow reefer to trade w/ for frags or a LFS that's willing to give me credit.
    i never gave them any special care...i don't feed my anenomes anyway...i let them fend for themselves or snag a meal from the clownfish...
     
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  3. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    BTAs are getting harder and harder to find these days so I wouldn't be surprised if your LFS is more than willing to offer you store credit!
     
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  4. Iraf

    Iraf Snowflake Eel

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    within a few days of a split i usually give some very finely chopped krill to both of them

    i'm averaging a split every 3 months right now
     
    Iraf, Sep 17, 2008
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  5. Pisces23

    Pisces23 Sea Dragon

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    Ah, but you forget where I live... ;)
    I was told that if it was just a plain "brown" color that they wouldn't be able to sell it, but might be able to just give it to an employee. I guess only "fancy" BTAs will do down here...
    :p
     
    Pisces23, Sep 19, 2008
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  6. skim032

    skim032 Astrea Snail

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    Cool! got any pics?
     
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  7. doog

    doog Peppermint Shrimp

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    here's some pix with my new iphone;)
     

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  8. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    Snooty Greenwich-ers :lol: You could put them up for sale on the club forum on R/C if you're so inclined? You may have to be a member to sell here though:

    CT Area Reef Society

    Or you can post them for sale here:

    Connecticut Fish Stores - Connecticut Fish Stores - Index

    Sorry for the hijack :)
     
    amcarrig, Sep 19, 2008
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