RBTA looks unhealthy... help

[Jonnyvasil34]

I have a 13.5 gallon Flual EVO and have a white platinum clownfish and a mocha clownfish, with many invertebrates. Just got my RBTA 2 days ago, just fed it for the first time today. Today it started to widen out and looks like a faded black almost. It still has original bright color and still flinches in when touched. I fed it today and it seemed to have went in the mouth. What can I do to make it healthier??

 

[Crabs McJones]

I have a 13.5 gallon Flual EVO and have a white platinum clownfish and a mocha clownfish, with many invertebrates. Just got my RBTA 2 days ago, just fed it for the first time today. Today it started to widen out and looks like a faded black almost. It still has original bright color and still flinches in when touched. I fed it today and it seemed to have went in the mouth. What can I do to make it healthier??

First off, welcome to R2R!!

can you please provide us with your water parameters as well as how old the tank is and what your lighting setup and schedule is please?

 

[EmdeReef]

Can you post a pic?

How old is the tank, what are your params like? Any ammonia, nitrite? Also what lights are you using and have you inspected the rbta for any physical damage to the foot?

A pic will definitely help.

 

[ReefQueen]

pics and your parameters would help us help you also what lighting do you have?

 

[Jonnyvasil34]

First off, welcome to R2R!!

can you please provide us with your water parameters as well as how old the tank is and what your lighting setup and schedule is please?

Alkalinity is 8.9, calcium 390 and Magneiusm was 1800 as of yesterday. Salinity is always about 1.025. Ammonia Nitrite Nitrate and PH are good.

 

[Jonnyvasil34]

Alkalinity is 8.9, calcium 390 and Magneiusm was 1800 as of yesterday. Salinity is always about 1.025. Ammonia Nitrite Nitrate and PH are good.

Had the tank for about a month

 

[Jonnyvasil34]

Can you post a pic?

How old is the tank, what are your params like? Any ammonia, nitrite? Also what lights are you using and have you inspected the rbta for any physical damage to the foot?

A pic will definitely help.

Here is a picture

 

[Jonnyvasil34]

pics and your parameters would help us help you also what lighting do you have?

Parameters are above and lighting is 14000 color temp

 

[Jonnyvasil34]

Can you post a pic?

How old is the tank, what are your params like? Any ammonia, nitrite? Also what lights are you using and have you inspected the rbta for any physical damage to the foot?

A pic will definitely help.

Alkalinity is 8.9, calcium 390 and Magneiusm was 1800 as of yesterday. Salinity is always about 1.025. Ammonia Nitrite Nitrate and PH are good. No physical damage

 

[JoshH]

Parameters are above and lighting is 14000 color temp

So it's the stock fluval LED hood light correct?

 

[EmdeReef]

Ok, I’d start by checking ammonia and nitrite again, Anemones add a lot to the bioload and unless you used fully cycled rocks your tank is likely still cycling.

I’d also do a water change regardless of the results.

As far as lights are you using whatever came with the tank? If so, it’s unlikely enough. Has it tried moving? It looks retracted which is generally a stress response.

 

[Crabs McJones]

Alkalinity is 8.9, calcium 390 and Magneiusm was 1800 as of yesterday. Salinity is always about 1.025. Ammonia Nitrite Nitrate and PH are good.

"Good" isn't an answer, need exact numbers, what some may think are "good" are actually out of spec also need to know tank age and lighting please

 

[Jonnyvasil34]

So it's the stock fluval LED hood light correct?

Yes correct.

 

[Jonnyvasil34]

Ok, I’d start by checking ammonia and nitrite again, Anemones add a lot to the bioload and unless you used fully cycled rocks your tank is likely still cycling.

I’d also do a water change regardless of the results.

As far as lights are you using whatever came with the tank? If so, it’s unlikely enough. Has it tried moving? It looks retracted which is generally a stress response.

Yes it’s stock. It says it is good for coral growth as well. It has moved a lot, it’s in a weird hiding place for about a day now.

 

[Crabs McJones]

Yes correct.

It's highly likly that the light is insufficient to sustain a bta. When they say good for coral growth they could simply be talking about soft corals which can be sustained with virtually any light. If you plan on keeping the anemone I would strongly suggest upgrading your lights. AI Prime HDs are a great option that don't break the bank

 

[Jonnyvasil34]

"Good" isn't an answer, need exact numbers, what some may think are "good" are actually out of spec also need to know tank age and lighting please

Here is a picture of the test results

 

[JoshH]

It's highly likly that the light is insufficient to sustain a bta. When they say good for coral growth they could simply be talking about soft corals which can be sustained with virtually any light. If you plan on keeping the anemone I would strongly suggest upgrading your lights. AI Prime HDs are a great option that don't break the bank

1+ on this and it might be worth looking into some higher quality test kits in the future

 

[Jonnyvasil34]

It's highly likly that the light is insufficient to sustain a bta. When they say good for coral growth they could simply be talking about soft corals which can be sustained with virtually any light. If you plan on keeping the anemone I would strongly suggest upgrading your lights. AI Prime HDs are a great option that don't break the bank

Sounds good thanks!!

 

[Crabs McJones]

Here is a picture of the test results

Also looks like you may be registering some ammonia..however I don't trust the API test kits all that much..if that is the case though I'd also do a couple of small water changes to help the little guy out.

 

[Crabs McJones]

Sounds good thanks!!

No problem, that's what we're here for