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splitting already?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by mthomp, May 21, 2010.

  1. May 21, 2010 #1
    mthomp

    mthomp Inactive User

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    I purchased  BTA earlier this week and while it has moved some over the last few it seems to be doing well.
    this morning after i turn my lights on and let everything wake up i do my normal good morning check, making sure everything is in order wheni notice my nem is folded in 2, almost like their are 2 heads on it.  could it really be splitting so soon? it isnt a very big nem being maybe 4-6 inchs across. could my clown be stressing it out with all the wiggling and cannon balls its been doing since i got it?
     
    Ill try and get some pics later, it just has moved to the backside of the structer i made for it and is difficult to see atm.
     
  2. May 21, 2010 #2
    AJ

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    Just let it be. It could be splitting or it could just be relocating. You'll know in another day.

    --AJ
     
  3. May 21, 2010 #3
    AJ

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    Also, you may want to check your water params. Sometimes splitting can be stress induced.

    --AJ
     
  4. May 21, 2010 #4
    mthomp

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    yup iam checking those now, thanks AJ
     
  5. May 21, 2010 #5
    mthomp

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    just checked everything, and from what I can see only things out of whack is my cal which is at 480, seems a tad high but nothing to worry about. and my PH is at 7.8-8.0 seems a little low i think a small water change will help those out though.
     
  6. May 21, 2010 #6
    xroads La Porte City, IA

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    It is very very common to have a bta split when ever it is moved to a new location.
     
  7. May 21, 2010 #7
    AJ

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    Those don't seem bad. Just keep an eye on it. I remember when my RBTA first decided to take a tour of my tank, I thought it was splitting. If it really is splitting, you'll probably see some areas where the flesh of the anemone is torn. All of the splits that I have ever noticed have taken a few hours to complete. Frequently the anemone will hide after the split for a couple of days too. Just keep an eye on things and everything will be fine.

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  8. May 22, 2010 #8
    mthomp

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    ok so it was not a split, just taking finding a nice cranny to stick its foot in, seems to of settled in for now. thanks for all the advice.
     

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