RBTA's tentacle

[Skorpinok]

What make a RBTA's tentacle bulb up? My friend’s RBTA has split multiple times and was wondering that his anemone’s tentacle’s hasn’t bulb up – it’s always stretched out. Is it because it’s hungry or is it light deprived? He’s only got PC lights on it and it’s somewhat of a deep tank.

What are your thoughts?

[ReeferJones]

light, he needs more of it.

[Skorpinok]

Originally posted by ReeferJones
light, he needs more of it.

So, if I was to take one of the RBTA and put it in my 65 tank with T5's - it should bulb up...?

[ReeferJones]

I would expect it to.

heres a cut and paste from live aquaria

The Bulb Anemone needs strong illumination with live rock full of deep holes and crevices, or branchy corals placed in the sand. They require an aquarium of at least 30 gallons, as they can grow up to 12" across in the aquarium. These anemones will typically remain compact and will gain bulb tips under intense lighting. If the lighting is insufficient, they will expand their bodies to great lengths to make the most of the available light. It should be kept with a Clownfish for best results. At times, the tentacles may appear stringy; this may be due to insufficient light or the need for food.