A anemone Question

langdon reefer · #1 06-03-2008, 01:32 AM

How Often Can A bubble tip Split Green and or the RED/Roes i have both in my tank my green is only about 2 inches across and split about 2 months ago and now i have 2 3 inch GBTA My red or rose could eat my hand if it wanted to and looks like it will split but never does ? Do bubble tips split often?
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if anyone could let me know that would be great as i dont want a 220gal full of bubble tips....lol

Marlin65 · #2 06-03-2008, 09:09 PM

I heard that they split when they are harassed. Not sure if thats true or not.

Delphinus · #3 06-03-2008, 09:13 PM

I think it totally depends on the individual anemone. I have a "garden variety" BTA that I've had for nearly 10 years and I seem to get 2-4 splits per year. I have a rose BTA that has split only once in 4 years. They are in identical conditions, fed the same food at the same amounts and same frequencies and under the same lights... Weird. Guess some like splitting more than others.

ponokareefer · #4 06-03-2008, 09:47 PM

All of my BTA's are in one tank, and some split once a month, some never seem to split. I'd keep your eye on them if you are worried about them overwhelming your tank. Mine got so bad, they were like aptasia until I weened them out.

langdon reefer · #5 06-05-2008, 01:04 AM

Thanks everyone ill keep you posted i hope i dont get to many ...lol well all i know is my false percs are happy is it normal for 3 to host in one anemone?