My GBTA..!

Discussion in 'Coral' started by dskyers, Jul 10, 2011.

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  1. dskyers

    dskyers Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    So I got thus today while picking up water for my weekly change. Paid 30 was nice and full iin store. So hope all goes well. I did read up and it seems it will move on its in but always moves up to higher rock so I placed it high and looks like its foot likes it.

    Also bought this lil block of supplement.

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  2. leighton1245

    leighton1245 Horrid Stonefish

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    IMO its looking bleached what kind of lighting do you have? sounds like its not getting enough light if its moving higher and you are right they will move where the best feel there needs are met. good luck
     
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  3. dskyers

    dskyers Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    I just got it today. It has not moved yet. I just placed it in tank. That's were I put it. What does bleached mean?

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  4. brannock_16

    brannock_16 Ritteri Anemone

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    +1 to being very bleached! Do you know how long the LFS had it in their tank before you purchased it? What kind of lights are you running? What are your tank parameters? How old is your tank?

    Also, IMO I would remove that supplement block and dose by hand.
     
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  5. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    Bleached means it appears to have lost it's zooxanthellae. Zooxanthellae give them their coloration, provide some defensive against UV and most importantly provide the anemone or coral with carbohydrates.

    Without the zooxanthellae, the anemone will be unable to meet it's nutritional needs. The zooxanthellae, use light (autotrophs) to produce sugars. Very simplified explanation.

    Corals and inverts may expel their zooxanthellae, from stress related to poor water quality, shipping, inadequate lighting.

    Feed the BTA a small piece of raw seafood twice a week. Raw fish, clams, scallops or shrimp that you can get from the grocery store. If it refuses to eat do not force it but try again the next day. Remove any uneaten or expelled pieces from the tank so they do not foul the water.
     
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  6. dskyers

    dskyers Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    Came in room don't wanna leave lol so excited is that werid lol here are some pics. Only one clown has gone in. And its the bigger one and that's is now its side the tank.

    Also that where the gbta decided to live I don't get why if it would want light? I dunno I'm happy though. Does this by any means things are good per say in my tank.

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