Who comes first, Clown or BTA

[dstockwell]

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[TangerineSpeedo]

BTA... clowns tend to go to an established anemone, not the other way around.I had two RBTA and a condi and the clowns went to the condi.... go figure...

 

[TastesLikeChicken]

My clown won’t go near my BTA. Breaks my heart.

 

[Jekyl]

Just keep in mind BTA need a mature tank. So will have to wait better part of a year for either one.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Just keep in mind BTA need a mature tank. So will have to wait better part of a year for either one.

Not necessarily true. Nems need a stable tank, which often does take a while to establish, but people certainly don't need to wait a year.
Regarding which you should get first, it's not black and white. Some clowns never pair with a nem regardless of which is there first or how long either is in the tank.
How long has your tank been set up? Size? What other critters are already in the aquarium?

 

[dstockwell]

55 1 week into cycling, was curious since I have a local source for BTA. No adding fast, so just gathering info .

 

[dstockwell]

No critters at this time.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

55 1 week into cycling, was curious since I have a local source for BTA. No adding fast, so just gathering info .

See if your "source" will add a couple clowns to the nem tank, and then buy a matched set when your tank is ready

 

[AydenLincoln]

Clownfish! Wait awhile before adding an anemone and make sure you get a guard for your wave pump I learned the hard way.

 

[JachPot]

Find an image on google of your type of clown and your type of anemone.

print it in color
Tape it near your anemone on the glass facing towards the fish


I swear to god it works. Not 100%, but I used to have people do it when I worked at a LFS and I had very many people come and thank me for getting their clowns to host.

 

[dstockwell]

I have seen his clowns, 6 bonded pair, female very big. Not interested in tomato clowns. Eyes set on frostbite clowns.

 

[MiniGbr]

I don’t think a year is necessary, but clowns first after your cycle. Also, clownfish are fickle beasts, they won’t always host, especially tank raised. Mine hosted a frogspwan instead of the
Pretty BTA.

I like the idea of the picture near the clownfish. I may try that one next round.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

I don’t think a year is necessary, but clowns first after your cycle. Also, clownfish are fickle beasts, they won’t always host, especially tank raised. Mine hosted a frogspwan instead of the
Pretty BTA.

I like the idea of the picture near the clownfish. I may try that one next round.

Clowns don't host, nems (or in your case corals) do.
If I came to stay at your house, I wouldn't be the host...

 

[vetteguy53081]

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Many new and experienced reefers dream of owning these invertebrates. But proper Bubble Tip Anemone care requires a bit of work to keep these creatures healthy! In short, theyre not recommended for first-time aquarists. Having thorough knowledge about these nems are a must. Bubble tips are sensitive to water changes and require pristine conditions to stay in good shape. Failing to meet their needs can result in early death and damage to the tank environment as a whole. Yes, getting caught in a power head is a concern but rarely occurs.
The most important thing you’ll need to take care of before you bring your anemone home is perfecting the tank and water conditions. You should never place a Bubble Tip Anemone into a tank you just set up.
Take some time to get parameters just right and let the closed environment cycle for a few months. This ensures that conditions are stable and safe. Bubble Tip Anemones prefer warmer temperatures. Water should be on the alkali side as well. Monitor water conditions regularly to avoid any major changes. Ammonia and nitrate levels should be undetectable at all times using a good quality test kit and Not API either.
Here are some water parameters to follow.

• Water temperature: 77°F - 80°F (stay close to the middle of this range)
• pH level: 8.1 to 8.3
• Alk: 8 to 11 dKH
• Salinity: 1.024 to 1.025
• Nitrate < .5 -10
• Phosphate < .04 - .06

When you first introduce the anemone to the tank, turn down any pumps. The flow should be minimal until the anemone gets settled in. Chances are, your new Bubble Tip Anemone will move around the tank until it finds a suitable spot to call home.