27 clowns in the same tank 27 months~Thread of the Month - Page 2

mobert · 11/28/2007, 05:27 PM

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Originally posted by MarinaP
Congrats, Mona.
Are RBTAs and GBTAs clones from two single parents or did you add more after initial setup?

Hi Marina,
All BTA's are from one original Rose and one original Green tipped.

thanks,

mobert · 11/28/2007, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mikigo
Are they with the parents? Do you have several females in the mix? Incredible.

No parents in the tank. All the Percs are from the same clutch. They have never been separated. Very interesting to watch group living. There is one pair that seems to hang together but they also allow the other siblings to cruise in and out of their favorite anemones. The bigger siblings tend to stay closer to the anemones while the medium sized ones spend more time in open water. The tiniest ones say close to the anemones but in the back of the tank away from the biggest ones. Everyone has their favorite sleeping spots but they do mix it up.

No rock cleaning behavior. I feel like I am Jane Goodall to these Percs.

Lance M. · 11/28/2007, 07:45 PM

Is the tank bare-bottom?

mobert · 11/28/2007, 08:06 PM

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Originally posted by Lance M.
Is the tank bare-bottom?

as in no sand, yes. I have that marine cutting board on top of the glass.

travisurfer · 11/30/2007, 06:02 PM

congrats, thats amazing

apayne · 11/30/2007, 07:16 PM

What is a marine cutting board? I have never heard if this.
Oh yea the best looking tank I have ever seen by far.
I LOVE IT!!!!

Aaron

mobert · 11/30/2007, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by apayne
What is a marine cutting board? I have never heard if this.
Oh yea the best looking tank I have ever seen by far.
I LOVE IT!!!!

Aaron

Protects the glass in case of falling rocks:

http://www.cuttingboardcompany.com/custom.asp

thanks!

121 · 03/24/2008, 10:45 AM

Amazing! How long did it take for your RBTA to multiply into what you have now?

cbowman · 03/24/2008, 12:52 PM

Thats crazy! i know in the wild they exist like that with a female and male and the rest remain sexless until one of the male or females die. It would be interesting to see how they decide who becomes the "mama and papa" of the tank and how they choose.

bitemap · 03/26/2008, 07:31 AM

this is amazing

bleedingthought · 04/04/2008, 08:03 AM

Very cool! 8)

coryaquarium101 · 04/22/2008, 11:13 PM

Thas awesome to see that many clowns together. I am jealous.

littletruong · 04/23/2008, 01:39 AM

wow, im at a loss for words! everything looks great!! :drooling:

wycombes · 04/24/2008, 10:18 PM

I wish I could get my rose BTA to divide. The Pics are great!

Aj Flip · 04/24/2008, 10:50 PM

totm!!!!!!!

Mojo Jojo · 04/25/2008, 12:38 AM

mobert the green nems look amazing!

yd00k · 04/25/2008, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by mobert
all Rose and Green tipped bta's under under three 400 watt 20K XM single ended metal halide with two 160 watt VHO super actinics.

Probably 20 to 25 anemones.

thanks again for looking and the kind remarks.

nice shot!

elegance coral · 04/25/2008, 07:07 AM

Any updates? Are they still playing nice? BTW, AWESOME!

mobert · 04/25/2008, 05:54 PM

Clowns are doing great. They are 2 years 8 months old now.
Thanks everyone for looking and the kind remarks. I couldn't respond without new pictures:

mobert · 04/25/2008, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MarinaP
Are RBTAs and GBTAs clones from two single parents or did you add more after initial setup?

Marina, There is one other strain of RBTA in the tank. I thought I had removed it but I see it is still there. Can you tell which RBTA it is?

sonofgaladriel · 04/25/2008, 06:12 PM

Mobert- You're killing me with these pics!!!

They are so amazing! I am so jealous.
I will tell you that your tank has become my new inspiration for my 240 cube. I'm moving to a huge colony of nems, either BTAs or magnificas, with a colony of ocellaris as well!

weluvfish54 · 04/25/2008, 06:25 PM

ive got about 10 in my tank and thats more then enough for me! looks cooool thought luv all the anemones!

April540 · 04/25/2008, 11:14 PM

Mobert, how proud you must be. This is truly amazing. What an accomplishment! Keep posting pics

April540 · 04/25/2008, 11:14 PM

Mobert, how proud you must be. This is truly amazing. What an accomplishment! Keep posting pics

mobert · 04/27/2008, 02:22 AM

Full Tank shots:

Thanks for the comments.

11/30/2007, 06:02 PM	#30
travisurfer Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Unknown Posts: 814	congrats, thats amazing __________________ Travis Current Tank Info: 20H

11/30/2007, 07:16 PM	#31
apayne Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Scotts Valley, Ca. Posts: 661	What is a marine cutting board? I have never heard if this. Oh yea the best looking tank I have ever seen by far. I LOVE IT!!!! Aaron __________________ Each day infuses us with the knowledge we carry into tomorrow. Current Tank Info: Anemones, Zoas and Shrooms

03/24/2008, 12:52 PM	#34
cbowman Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Basline and McClintock Posts: 555	Thats crazy! i know in the wild they exist like that with a female and male and the rest remain sexless until one of the male or females die. It would be interesting to see how they decide who becomes the "mama and papa" of the tank and how they choose. __________________ O O o O O o o O O Oo O oOo oo O OO o ooO o o o o <º)))>< <º)))>< <º)))>< <º)))>< Current Tank Info: 150 Gallon, 2x250w 14k Phoenix MH with ice cap ballasts and pendants. Closed loop. sump with refugium, dsb with chaeto.

04/04/2008, 08:03 AM	#36
bleedingthought Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Acworth, GA Posts: 422	Very cool! 8) __________________ -Thiago-

04/23/2008, 01:39 AM	#38
littletruong Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Buckeye Posts: 709	wow, im at a loss for words! everything looks great!! :drooling: __________________ Alex/LT

11/28/2007, 07:45 PM	#28
Lance M. Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 910	Is the tank bare-bottom?

03/24/2008, 10:45 AM	#33
121 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 476	Amazing! How long did it take for your RBTA to multiply into what you have now?

03/26/2008, 07:31 AM	#35
bitemap Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 8	this is amazing

04/22/2008, 11:13 PM	#37
coryaquarium101 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bozeman, Montana Posts: 237	Thas awesome to see that many clowns together. I am jealous.

04/24/2008, 10:18 PM	#39
wycombes Got Coral? Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 239	I wish I could get my rose BTA to divide. The Pics are great! __________________ You have more options when you are alive. A.K.A. MO Pics Current Tank Info: 20g reef Elos

04/24/2008, 10:50 PM	#40
Aj Flip Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 802	totm!!!!!!!

04/25/2008, 12:38 AM	#41
Mojo Jojo Moved On Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,495	mobert the green nems look amazing!

04/25/2008, 07:07 AM	#43
elegance coral They call me EC Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: central Florida Posts: 6,208	Any updates? Are they still playing nice? BTW, AWESOME! __________________ "Most of the failures with marine aquaria are due to lack of knowledge of the biological processes that occur in the aquarium." Martin A. Moe, Jr. "A scientist seeks the truth, wherever that may lead. A believer already knows the truth, and cannot be swayed no matter how compelling the evidence." Current Tank Info: I'm trying to see how many tanks will fit in my house before the wife loses it.

04/25/2008, 05:54 PM	#44
mobert Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Los Gatos, California Posts: 2,574	Clowns are doing great. They are 2 years 8 months old now. Thanks everyone for looking and the kind remarks. I couldn't respond without new pictures:

04/25/2008, 06:12 PM	#46
sonofgaladriel Shiny! Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,670	Mobert- You're killing me with these pics!!! They are so amazing! I am so jealous. I will tell you that your tank has become my new inspiration for my 240 cube. I'm moving to a huge colony of nems, either BTAs or magnificas, with a colony of ocellaris as well! __________________ Its not who you are, but what you do that defines you.

04/25/2008, 06:25 PM	#47
weluvfish54 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: inland empire Posts: 771	ive got about 10 in my tank and thats more then enough for me! looks cooool thought luv all the anemones!

04/25/2008, 11:14 PM	#48
April540 Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 572	Mobert, how proud you must be. This is truly amazing. What an accomplishment! Keep posting pics __________________ April Current Tank Info: 180 gal. Reef Mix,230 lbs live rock, SPS,Shrooms,Buttons, Rics,Shrimps, clean up crew.ASM G3 skimmer,Outer Orbit 250 MH T5 lighting

04/27/2008, 02:22 AM	#50
mobert Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Los Gatos, California Posts: 2,574	Full Tank shots: Thanks for the comments.