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ThatGuy

ThatGuy

What are the chances a rbta would be okay in a tank with just sw and a bubbler filter? I would also be doin weekly water changes.
 
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I would not risk it.
You can try with a HOB, but ou will need to stay on top of WC.
A better bet is a HOB skimmer.
 
Xavier613

Xavier613

Nems put off a lot of waste, I would say you CAN do it but like mnat said, constant water changes and monitoring would be completely necessary. What is the time frame on housing it like this? It will need light also, And especially a heater.
 
ThatGuy

ThatGuy

Xavier613 said:
Nems put off a lot of waste, I would say you CAN do it but like mnat said, constant water changes and monitoring would be completely necessary. What is the time frame on housing it like this? It will need light also, And especially a heater.
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No real rush. Just trying to figure out what to do with my nem as I dont have any intentions of reintroducing it back in the reef right now. Its just sitting in a breeder box so i guess that will be its home for now.
 
NikkiT

NikkiT

You should not have any trouble keeping one in a 24g biocube or jbj.
I've seen that done well several times.
The breeder box certainly works though!
 
hjp109

hjp109

Definitely need circulation or current movement and a light... RBTAs are very sensitive and can't tolerate dirty tanks. Maybe if stressed enough it might even split... in hopes that the other half of it might survive. :)
 
dppitone

dppitone

IMO if you keep the water quality right, it should be ok, presuming you have proper lighting and proper flow. LFS's have that setup for anemones every day, so it can work. It's just a matter of water quality, light and flow. Planning to do water changes as a routine is good, but also plan on doing them as needed based on nutrient levels, and also alk/pH if you're not doing the tank.
 
Spideybry

Spideybry

dppitone said:
IMO if you keep the water quality right, it should be ok, presuming you have proper lighting and proper flow. LFS's have that setup for anemones every day, so it can work. It's just a matter of water quality, light and flow. Planning to do water changes as a routine is good, but also plan on doing them as needed based on nutrient levels, and also alk/pH if you're not doing the tank.
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I think so. As long as you keep the water right, you can totally keep them (as long as you have light/flow requirements).
 
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