BTA dying?

[jwshiver]

Just don't know that I agree with this in regard to anemones. Is there anything of use in this article?

Wasn't meant to be specific to anemones which is why I didn't mention the anemone. He didn't know alkalinity was important. IMO alkalinity is important in a reef tank. Looking at his member page photo there appears to be several frags in the tank where the alkalinity would be more important than perhaps the anemone, assuming that is his current tank in the photo. Just trying to help, thought that's what this forum was for.

 

[SeanJ]

Wasn't meant to be specific to anemones which is why I didn't mention the anemone. He didn't know alkalinity was important. IMO alkalinity is important in a reef tank. Looking at his member page photo the appears to be several frags in the tank where the alkalinity would be more important than perhaps the anemone, assuming that is his current tank in the photo. Just trying to help, thought that's what this forum was for.

In any case, you're correct. I need to check my alk because I've never done it. Truly appreciate your input.

And yes, that's a petty current pic. About a month ago.

 

[USMC 4 LIFE]

Not only are you going to need a test set to check Calcium and Alkalinity (getting a magnesium test kit is a waste IMO), but you're going to need these supplements to dose as need be.

I would test CA and KH daily to find out what your daily consumption is and figure out how many ml you need to dose daily for each. If this confuses you ask for further clarification.

But just as important are water flow and lighting. Anemones are very weird and like to do their own thing.

I strongly suggest doing a lot of research on what are acceptable ranges of CA, PH, KH, Salinity, Temp, Lighting, etc to maintain a reef tank. It's great to know these basics as it's often these simple things that cause coral or anemones to go down hill.

 

[Mr. Bill]

Wasn't meant to be specific to anemones which is why I didn't mention the anemone. He didn't know alkalinity was important. IMO alkalinity is important in a reef tank. Looking at his member page photo there appears to be several frags in the tank where the alkalinity would be more important than perhaps the anemone, assuming that is his current tank in the photo. Just trying to help, thought that's what this forum was for.

You are absolutely correct. Although nems may not utilize cal, mag, or alk the same as stony corals, they are very simple animals that have evolved to thrive in seawater and are quite sensitive to fluctuations or imbalances in the chemistry. The same can be said of many other inverts we keep as pets.

 

[madweazl]

Not only are you going to need a test set to check Calcium and Alkalinity (getting a magnesium test kit is a waste IMO), but you're going to need these supplements to dose as need be.

I would test CA and KH daily to find out what your daily consumption is and figure out how many ml you need to dose daily for each. If this confuses you ask for further clarification.

But just as important are water flow and lighting. Anemones are very weird and like to do their own thing.

I strongly suggest doing a lot of research on what are acceptable ranges of CA, PH, KH, Salinity, Temp, Lighting, etc to maintain a reef tank. It's great to know these basics as it's often these simple things that cause coral or anemones to go down hill.

Is this necessary in regard to an anemone though?

 

[USMC 4 LIFE]

Is this necessary in regard to an anemone though?

What part are you asking about?

If all you have in your tank is an anemone, daily dosing should not be necessary. However, he has coral as well.

 

[Mr. Bill]

Is this necessary in regard to an anemone though?

What part are you asking about?

If all you have in your tank is an anemone, daily dosing should not be necessary. However, he has coral as well.

Yes and no. It is vitally important to keep parameters in check for the anemone. The testing isn't as critical if you do not have corals that utilize and deplete the mineral compounds.

 

[SeanJ]

Not only are you going to need a test set to check Calcium and Alkalinity (getting a magnesium test kit is a waste IMO), but you're going to need these supplements to dose as need be.

I would test CA and KH daily to find out what your daily consumption is and figure out how many ml you need to dose daily for each. If this confuses you ask for further clarification.

But just as important are water flow and lighting. Anemones are very weird and like to do their own thing.

I strongly suggest doing a lot of research on what are acceptable ranges of CA, PH, KH, Salinity, Temp, Lighting, etc to maintain a reef tank. It's great to know these basics as it's often these simple things that cause coral or anemones to go down hill.

I have it under a Kessil 350w and it moved once since I brought it and hasnt moved since, so I assume it's good with light and flow. As for the correct amount of CA, ALK, etc. I already have a chart. Just need to actually test them.

Since I'm still new, I only tested for nitrates, salinity, etc. -basics.

Thanks for your input.

 

[Mr. Bill]

... Although I'm betting it could be something that's 'off' in my water because the guy at my LFS has had this anemone for 3 weeks and i never saw it do this. That's why I ended up buying it.

Totally agreed... there's definitely something in the water that's stressing it. Occasionally shrinking into a tiny blob is normal; frequently sagging with a gaping mouth is not.

 

[Mr. Bill]

Yes, I'm looking to get one locally as I type. I just didn't know alk was so important, especially since I do weekly water changes. About 15% WC.

Just to clarify, water changes will never replenish the minerals utilized by corals, unless you're changing 100%. Since you must remove 15% of what's left, you're only replacing 15% of what was used.

 

[SeanJ]

Just to clarify, water changes will never replenish the minerals utilized by corals, unless you're changing 100%. Since you must remove 15% of what's left, you're only replacing 15% of what was used.

Thanks. Makes sense. That's why I'll be looking to dose accordingly.

 

[Shaddow_wolf169]

Mine do that from time to time I feed them heavy and they perk right up. I also feed every three days. Squirt some shrimp right in its mouth see if it closes up.

 

[Turboreefer]

Woow. Nice one thouhh

 

[SeanJ]

Woow. Nice one thouhh

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[Shaddow_wolf169]

What happen with this?

 

[SeanJ]

Here it is. Better than ever!

 

[Shaddow_wolf169]

Glad to hear do you feed him every 3 days now

 

[SashimiTurtle]

Looking much better than your first pic. Check out the Red Sea pro reef foundation test kit. It comes with Ca, Alk and Mg and a lot of reefers trust them, including me. It's a lot cheaper than buying the Hanna checkers for Ca and Alk(no Mg checker yet), but takes a bit more time for each test.

 

[CindyKz]

Glad to see he perked up! Specific numbers (in regards to your alk, Ca, Mg) may not be as important to your 'nem as they are to your coral, but overall stability is, just as it is to your corals and tank health in general. The trick is to find the levels that make your tank happy then work to keep them there.

If all the reading makes your head spin, try the BRS TV series. You can find on YouTube or link through the BRS website. They did a great job simplifying things for us "newbs".

Good luck!

 

[BigHildy53]

Did you do something specific to cause it to perk up? WC? Feeding?