USCG CWO Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 What gives with my BTA?? I don't mean to be offensive, but I believe mine is seriously retarded. I thought they needed to be out in the light and such?!? You make the call. Does my BTA ride the short bus?? (nutty) Why is it hiding under the rocks? [/img] [/img] Shane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 That is crazy. My BTA wants nothing but light...well and food. I am going to have to go with a SPEDBTA here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsoz Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 How much light do you have? How much light was there where you got it? It could be going through light shock. If there is too big of difference between where you got it, and what it has now. Like if someone with real pale skin suddenly walked out onto the plains of Africa with no clothes on... Sunburn in places you don't want burnt. dsoz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCG CWO Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 Dennis, I got it from Isaac at Seahorse. I believe he had it under MH. Not sure of K rating. I have it under 6x54 T5's. I hope he moves out from under the rock soon. Shane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsoz Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 If it is sticking out some then it knows that there is light out there. Do you ever try to feed it. Offer the tentacles that are sticking out some silverside or other meaty seafood (squid, uncooked shrimp, fish...). Try to get it to eat so it will have enough nutrition to stay alive until it decides to come out. Have you read this page: http://www.freewebs.com/karenssaltwater/ It has some of the best info about BTAs in one spot that I have found. Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCG CWO Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 I tried feeding it a half a silverside yesterday but it wouldn't take it. I'll take a gander at that webpage. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 My Green BTA doesn't like silverside's either. I feed squid (which it loves) and frozen Krill with the occasional blast of mysis or brine shrimp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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