bubble tip anemone

JakeShu · Feb 13, 2017

just bought a bubble tip anemone and was wondering what is the best thing and way to feed it. Also ways to cover my filter and and powerhead so it doesn't get caught in them.

SalinFL · Feb 13, 2017

I provided mine with plenty of live rock with crevices where it could secure its foot, indirect water flow/movement (mine don't like to be blown around) and that combo has made them very happy. For feeding, I've seen people post not to feed them, I do. I feed them and my black saddle clowns, the same fresh wild caught seafood (shrimp, scallops, red snapper) that I eat, small pieces of course. I do this once a week. When feeding just my clowns, I feed them really small pellets with enough to fall into the btas as well.

SalinFL · Feb 13, 2017

Forgot to mention I only feed my clowns once a week as well

JakeShu · Feb 13, 2017

SalinFL said:
I provided mine with plenty of live rock with crevices where it could secure its foot, indirect water flow/movement (mine don't like to be blown around) and that combo has made them very happy. For feeding, I've seen people post not to feed them, I do. I feed them and my black saddle clowns, the same fresh wild caught seafood (shrimp, scallops, red snapper) that I eat, small pieces of course. I do this once a week. When feeding just my clowns, I feed them really small pellets with enough to fall into the btas as well.

ahh okay ya i have about 25 pounds of rock in my 20 gallon with a lot to grab onto and i use a Aquatop forza filter with a spray bar which gives my tank even flow and one powerhead.

Maddlesrain · Feb 13, 2017

I haven't fed my anemone since the first few months I had it and it went through a rough patch. I do feed my fish twice a day though, and near the anemone, so it probably catches some of the food as it floats by. As long as you have a nice, deep, crevice for its foot, they tend to stay put and be happy!!

JakeShu · Feb 13, 2017

Maddlesrain said:
I haven't fed my anemone since the first few months I had it and it went through a rough patch. I do feed my fish twice a day though, and near the anemone, so it probably catches some of the food as it floats by. As long as you have a nice, deep, crevice for its foot, they tend to stay put and be happy!!

JakeShu · Feb 13, 2017

Maddlesrain said:
I haven't fed my anemone since the first few months I had it and it went through a rough patch. I do feed my fish twice a day though, and near the anemone, so it probably catches some of the food as it floats by. As long as you have a nice, deep, crevice for its foot, they tend to stay put and be happy!!

its only been a day and once i put it in..it went right to this spot in the front of my tank..hoping it opens up better soon