Is my BTA splitting, expelling or dying??

[damjenjen]

Hi All!

I have a black widow BTA that just deflated and expelled what I believe is zooxanthellae based off some web-research I did earlier. I increased my lighting a bit, which is why I believe the zooxanthellae is being expelled. The anemone has maintained its coloring but has completely deflated and its mouth is wide open, so much so that I can see the live rock underneath. Ill try to post a photo and video.

Any idea what's going on? Is this a sign of inevitable death and should I remove it??

[Skippy2512]

I just picked up a RBTA yesterday. When I got it in the tank, it decided it wanted to latch on near the bottom. I am concerned about the lighting and eventually it following the cycle you described. I will be following this thread to see what the community says. Best of luck with your BTA.

[Krchfam]

Others know much more than me but they are quite mobile and will move to where they feel it’s best. Mine went and hung upside down under rock and I had the same concern (he was bleached when I got him). He has recovered and is flourishing so I wouldn’t be worried. I do feed him some shrimp once a week since my clowns haven’t hosted yet. Good luck.


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[damjenjen]

Originally Posted by Skippy2512

I just picked up a RBTA yesterday. When I got it in the tank, it decided it wanted to latch on near the bottom. I am concerned about the lighting and eventually it following the cycle you described. I will be following this thread to see what the community says. Best of luck with your BTA.

I hope its doing well! I'm sure yours will move until it finds its happy place. I found that mine keep deflating after feedings because they're expelling the waste. I have been feeding a lot to promote splitting, which just happened finally! Good luck with yours as well!

[tnw50cal]

Any update on this?