Calling sunburst anemone EXPERTS: When to add one in 15G cube?

girlsdad_AAA · Jul 14, 2023

Aaron75 said:
I disagree...

That's a beautiful nem!

girlsdad_AAA · Jul 15, 2023

Aaron75 said:
I also have a 15 gallon. I started with live ocean rock, I had a heck of a first 6 months between bryopsis, dinos, cyano, alkalinity instability. Regardless, BTA are way more hardy than people make them out to be. I housed 10 at once because I got them for free, and that was at 4 months. I'd say if things are looking ok, 6 months would be fine.

I only started with 25% live rock unfortunately

I'm still planning on adding a BTA in about 9 months. I am however, adding some nice zoas, mushrooms, and LPS so I've got plenty to keep me busy and happy

Aaron75 · Jul 15, 2023

girlsdad_AAA said:
I only started with 25% live rock unfortunately I'm still planning on adding a BTA in about 9 months. I am however, adding some nice zoas, mushrooms, and LPS so I've got plenty to keep me busy and happy

That sounds like a solid plan. As long as you have a sufficient light, you should be fine.

girlsdad_AAA · Jul 15, 2023

Aaron75 said:
That sounds like a solid plan. As long as you have a sufficient light, you should be fine.

Im currently using a Kessil a360x. I originally wanted a radion xr15 6g but I practically got the Kessil for free so it will do for now

Lavey29 · Jul 15, 2023

girlsdad_AAA said:
I'll save your info and if I do decide to keep one, I'll definitely send you a pic or even a video.
Thank you for the best of luck wishes, I'll need it, nanos are not easy, but I'll try my best!

Just remember the one golden rule with this hobby to be successful....

Patience

Lost in the Sauce · Jul 15, 2023

Townes_Van_Camp said:
What's this Aussie rubble you speak of?

Eric had and has gotten a few shipments of live rock straight from Aussie. I'm sure that comes with tiny and rubble.

Lost in the Sauce · Jul 15, 2023

girlsdad_AAA said:
Im currently using a Kessil a360x. I originally wanted a radion xr15 6g but I practically got the Kessil for free so it will do for now

That'll work just fine. I've got two of them over my rsr 250 nem tank.

RedoubtReef · Jul 15, 2023

jabberwock said:
I am going to go with "never". Tank is too small for that IMHO.

I would agree with this.

OrionN · Jul 15, 2023

If you can keep your tank stable, you can add a BTA. They are fairly easy to keep .I don't think you will have any problem. It is a very expensive anemone to loose if you cannot keep it. Your tank is too small so realestate is very limitted, so I would not advice trial with a less expensive anemone first, unless you can sell it back to the LFS.

jabberwock · Jul 15, 2023

Lost in the Sauce said:
What's the right size?

If stability, maturity, light and flow requirements are met, the size of the animal vs space is the only other factor.

There are so many factors. A larger tank size tends to reduce the number of factors that might get sideways, or at least "dilute" them, In my humble opinion.

Lost in the Sauce · Jul 15, 2023

jabberwock said:
There are so many factors. A larger tank size tends to reduce the number of factors that might get sideways, or at least "dilute" them, In my humble opinion.

I'm honestly curious. You say never because 15g is too small. What is your right size to keep a BTA? If there is a "too small" there has to be an "okay" size, right? Interested what that would be for others.

I dislike small tanks personally but have a remote jbj 20 with 3 quadricolors and two Sherman's + clowns in it. It's a nem cube as designed. It's 2 years old and has no issue with the inhabitants and space. 20g is by percentage, quite a bit bigger than 15g but I'd postulate that if 5 BTA can live happily in a 20g, one would be fine in 15.

girlsdad_AAA · Jul 15, 2023

RedoubtReef said:
I would agree with this.

OrionN said:
If you can keep your tank stable, you can add a BTA. They are fairly easy to keep .I don't think you will have any problem. It is a very expensive anemone to loose if you cannot keep it. Your tank is too small so realestate is very limitted, so I would not advice trial with a less expensive anemone first, unless you can sell it back to the LFS.

Yes if I do end up doing a trial cheaper BTA, I can give it to my brother-in-law. He's a got a 3 year old 40 cube and a 120. I'm trying my best to keep things stable, with water testing, water changes, minimal feeding, etc and so far so good

I won't add any BTA until early next year as that's been my original plan even before I created this post.

What are your thoughts and experience with adding rock flower anemones with a sunburst anemone?

Aaron75 · Jul 15, 2023

girlsdad_AAA said:
Yes if I do end up doing a trial cheaper BTA, I can give it to my brother-in-law. He's a got a 3 year old 40 cube and a 120. I'm trying my best to keep things stable, with water testing, water changes, minimal feeding, etc and so far so good I won't add any BTA until early next year as that's been my original plan even before I created this post.

What are your thoughts and experience with adding rock flower anemones with a sunburst anemone?

I have both in my 15, Rock flowers are super hardy and typically don't walk. Shouldn't be an issue together.

girlsdad_AAA · Jul 15, 2023

Aaron75 said:
I have both in my 15, Rock flowers are super hardy and typically don't walk. Shouldn't be an issue together.

When did you add the rock flowers and the BTA?

doubleshot00 · Jul 15, 2023

Buy it whenever you want. Its your money.

Personally I would wait till the rocks got some coraline on it and your levels are stable.

Im waiting till 6 months before adding one to my sons wb20. Its been going for two months and we just cranked the lights up and added corals.

jabberwock · Jul 15, 2023

Lost in the Sauce said:
I'm honestly curious. You say never because 15g is too small. What is your right size to keep a BTA? If there is a "too small" there has to be an "okay" size, right? Interested what that would be for others.

I dislike small tanks personally but have a remote jbj 20 with 3 quadricolors and two Sherman's + clowns in it. It's a nem cube as designed. It's 2 years old and has no issue with the inhabitants and space. 20g is by percentage, quite a bit bigger than 15g but I'd postulate that if 5 BTA can live happily in a 20g, one would be fine in 15.

Ohhh, I think 16 or 17 would do just fine...

girlsdad_AAA · Jul 15, 2023

doubleshot00 said:
Buy it whenever you want. Its your money.

Personally I would wait till the rocks got some coraline on it and your levels are stable.

Im waiting till 6 months before adding one to my sons wb20. Its been going for two months and we just cranked the lights up and added corals.

I waited two months too before I added the kessil a360x. So it’s been on since June 1st and I’ve already got a ton of coralline algae