Bubble Tip.. getting outa control

SaltyBish · Sep 10, 2020

So, my bubble tip is getting really big after I started feeding it shrimp. I had no reason to feed it manually but read that people would often manually feed them.... well, he has really grown and is starting to reach around the tank.. perhaps it's looking for more shrimp? I have an issue with it reaching around because now it's harassing my zoas.

- Do I need a bigger tank? I have a 10 gallon currently.
- Is it seeking more light? I have a Kessil A80 on full power and my tank seems to love it so far. The tank is 4-5 months old.

Cell · Sep 10, 2020

Stop feeding it if you dont want it to grow.

Tamberav · Sep 10, 2020

I don't target feed mine and it split a few times and it still grew large. It could occupy a 10g cube by itself

Cell · Sep 10, 2020

Well sure, it's still going to grow, but not as fast if you arent target feeding.

SaltyBish · Sep 10, 2020

Tamberav said:
I don't target feed mine and it split a few times and it still grew large. It could occupy a 10g cube by itself

Oh dang, then I need to start thinking of getting a bigger tank then.

AKReef · Sep 10, 2020

SaltyBish said:
Oh dang, then I need to start thinking of getting a bigger tank then.

Bigger tank is always the answer!

Bpfor3 · Sep 10, 2020

there are a lot of different experiences with these. Some get real big and don't split. Some get to a certain size and split. I have had a rainbow for about 10 months. i now have 8 of them. They are getting to be a hassle.

Dark_Knightt · Sep 10, 2020

SaltyBish said:
Oh dang, then I need to start thinking of getting a bigger tank then.

Or you can wait for it to split and then you could sell all but one.

Chris Martin · Sep 10, 2020

I know what you mean . I have 25 nems in waterbox 25 peninsula

Dark_Knightt · Sep 10, 2020

Bpfor3 said:
there are a lot of different experiences with these. Some get real big and don't split. Some get to a certain size and split. I have had a rainbow for about 10 months. i now have 8 of them. They are getting to be a hassle.

I want one but this is kinda changing my mind... Also, wont one sting corals by moving around as it establishes itself?

Bpfor3 · Sep 11, 2020

Yep. This will sting whatever they touch. Only thing i have seen repel them is a large torch coral that i have. If you can isolate them on a rock that is ideal. I made a mistake and did not do that and they are a real pain to get off any kind of live rock. But my Maroon Clown pair like them, so.....

92Miata · Sep 11, 2020

I think you need a bigger tank if you want to keep a mix of stuff.

This is what my Nuvo 10 looked like after a bit:

Let’s see some BIG nems!

I want to see some extra large nems! This is one of my big BTAs. Started as one small BTA 3 years ago, I now have 6 plus I sold a couple thanks to several splits per year. My clowns are spoilt for choice! For size reference I used my hand (I’m 6’3) so ain’t small plus the tank Is 5ft long, 3ft...

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Phil D. · Sep 11, 2020

Bpfor3 said:
there are a lot of different experiences with these. Some get real big and don't split. Some get to a certain size and split. I have had a rainbow for about 10 months. i now have 8 of them. They are getting to be a hassle.

Same here, had one California Rainbow, now have 8 even with selling 5 of them