FarmerTy Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 I got this awesome RBTA from Reeflover after he shut down his 120-gallon tank. The RBTA is a gorgeous bright red color with a dark, almost purple base (you can barely see the purple but unique enough for me to mention). The thing is, it was 12" diameter and took up a large section of my tank. Reeflover mentioned several different methods he tried to tick off the RBTA so it would split and I thought to myself, it would be great to have it split since one large one is just a little too much in my 125-gallon. One used Koralia 4 later (thanks Phamily) and viola, I've been informed by my girlfriend that my increased flow (aka blasting) at the RBTA has resulted in it splitting, possibility multiple times as she describes though hopefully a picture will follow later tonight. I'm a daddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted April 25, 2012 Author Share Posted April 25, 2012 Here's a pic of the original monster. Touched up to represent colors in person since I don't have a fancy camera. That's a 6" sailfin for comparison purposes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Very nice. I'd love to have an anemone that big! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted April 25, 2012 Author Share Posted April 25, 2012 I think I'll miss the size because it was really impressive to look at but I won't miss it encroaching on everything and taking over the whole left side of my tank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted April 25, 2012 Author Share Posted April 25, 2012 Girlfriend is awesome, here's a pic of the split. Looks like just one split but I'll happily take that anyday. This picture nicely shows the purplish base I was talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+o0zarkawater Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 You'll actually find that it somehow won't seem to be that much smaller, and the second one looks like it may just be as big. What's wrong with taking up the whole left side of the tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mel in Elgin Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Wow...that is gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted April 25, 2012 Author Share Posted April 25, 2012 I was afraid of the damage a 12" anemone would do if it decided to walk. It already killed my baby strawberry shortcake frag and was this close to killing my Steve Elias teal stag but it survived. This was just one day of sweeping tentacles. Didn't know it could happen that quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radney711 Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 that is so freaking awesome!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+o0zarkawater Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 I was afraid of the damage a 12" anemone would do if it decided to walk. It already killed my baby strawberry shortcake frag and was this close to killing my Steve Elias teal stag but it survived. This was just one day of sweeping tentacles. Didn't know it could happen that quickly. Well there's always that. Mine killed all sorts of corals on its walk from the left side to the right, then jumped into the powerhead. But she's made quite a comeback. Never split though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nwehrman Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Very cool! Nicole Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted April 25, 2012 Author Share Posted April 25, 2012 Yeah, I remember the pics. It's crazy that it made such a great recovery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko's Reef Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 That's awesome. Mine is getting pretty huge too. Kind of hoping for a split too. On the other hand it is pretty awesome. Done some damage to a few of my corals as well. Moved everything that was even close to it's reach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+reeflover Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Ty! Don't worry about the nem will be moving, this specific nem don't like to move as i hav been experiment all my 6 splits for the last 4 years I keep them. Each of them moved just to give them enough space at least that was in my tank other than that they were stayed put and happy. When the tentacles sweep back and forth dues to they getting bigger, I just moved my sps. Sorry about your strawberry shortcake. I can buy you new strawberry shortcake from HEB., lol just kidding. btw awesome pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 i to got one of his babies awhile back and mine is as big as yours as well. It stays front and center in my 200G and looks awesome. I quit feeding it cause i thought it was gonna split and didnt want that right now. Ill post a pic in my build thread tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10gReef Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 I would be happy to take one of the babies off your hands if your ready to part with one. PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 Sweet, I'd be interested to see it Offroadodge. 10gReef, sorry I haven't decided if I was going to sell it yet. And if I do, currently I already have a buyer. Thanks for the interest. If it splits again, I'll let you know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 If you're afraid of one burning out something, let me know. I'll walk down the street with a bag and get one from you neighbor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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