I honestly cant remember the last time i saw a video on youtube that was so informative and noteworthy. This guy not only seems like an incredible human being, and passionate to a fault, but this HAS TO BE the most valuable source of info on the web in (LAMENS TERMS) available to the public wanting to learn about housing anemones. Thanks bro!

@melevsreef

9 жыл бұрын

oonauq Thank you for the very nice words, they are appreciated.

@ubernuub94

8 жыл бұрын

Was just about to try and say the exact same thing , but you nailed it . I'm subbing and checking out your other stuff . I wish there was more content like this on KZread :) keep it up fella !

@learning2levitatethroughdr685

8 жыл бұрын

Reach down by the changing elements band. People like you who decide to have passion are what this new song I wrote is about

@espinal557190

7 жыл бұрын

oonauq I have to agree good vibe comes from this guy seems like a cool dude 👍

@louisasmiles

6 жыл бұрын

Layman*

The bubbles go away because of flow.. high flow stretches the tentacles, low flow will keep them bubbly 👍🏼

@josef956

2 жыл бұрын

not exactly correct, mine was bubbled when bought then around 5 months become fairly and last 4 month that clown hosting it become bubble again for no reason nothing changed in the tank

@Kpoole35

2 жыл бұрын

I can attest to this theory, I ramped up a powerhead 1k gph and my BTA lost its bulbs and when I lowered the flow to 750 gph it regained its bulbs.

@lukellk5293

Жыл бұрын

Ive had same experience with my nems

@Rogers319

2 ай бұрын

This makes total sense. If the flow is low, they inflate (bubbles) to help keep their tentacles up and flowing.

just come across your channel via this video and boy am I glad I did.I have a 120 litre which is 26 imperial gallons nano tank with sump etc.I was thinking of getting a bubble tip anemone for my 2 existing normal clown fish to host but after seeing your video I think I better wait til I get my big 5x2x30in high tank with sump.so for now I will have to wait for my torch coral to grow and hope they host that.great video I look forward to watching more of yours as iv just subscribedpeter from London uk

Really happy these videos hang around. This one is 8 years old, but I'm just now getting ready for a saltwater tank (40 gallon) and the running of this video works great for me. Specifically want a couple clowns and if course their wiggly hosts. Thanks

2020 and still one of my top 3 favorite species only tank!! Just love the BTA action going on in there.

I love the recaps. Its great to see what else you have. I actually especially look for updates. Its great to see how it grew from a couple of years ago.

What a beautiful display, and so much great information

One minute recap sounds nice. It'll keep us updated on how your reef is doing!

Really informative videos. I'd like to hear personal tank updates as well. I think seeing things in action is the best way to learn and improve. Thanks

I would love to see a one minute recap at the end of each video showing what is going on in one of your tanks! This was a really helpful video - KZread suggested it and I’m subscribed to your channel now! Thanks for the really helpful information and tips!!

I'm pretty sure I never needed to know this, this hobby is amazing but beyond my comfort and patience levels but I still love to be an observer

@melevsreef

6 жыл бұрын

The other choice is more expensive, get SCUBA certified and visit the reefs around the world. :) Glad you are enjoying some of this via my channel though.

One of the best anemone related videos on KZread in 2023

My clowns hosted after showing them videos on my phone. It happened over night. I propped the phone up and started a playlist. The list of videos I picked were clowns that looked like mine, hosting an anenome that looked like mine. I ran about an hour of videos. They reacted to the video. Moving away and watching. Then they showed interest in the anemone. The next day they were hosting.

@jasonlang282

9 жыл бұрын

Or the difference in light during the night scared them to the point of hosting😖😑

@Ninja4200ful

6 жыл бұрын

theboxmodder are you serious

@AShadeOfYou

5 жыл бұрын

That’s fantastic!!

@breadmanalock6989

4 жыл бұрын

I’m literally about to try this. I will let everyone know. I’m curious as fuck honestly.

@Vietkidly1

4 жыл бұрын

Hmmm???

Thanks for sharing the story with us. I just bought one today for my tank and hopefully it will live and thrive for a very long time. All the best...Borin

You’re a very smart guy! I love your information.

Back again after all these years! Still a great video

I love your tanks!I think I am addicted to your channel!There is soooo much info and I have learned a Ton just from watching your videos and reading your blogs.I look forward to surfing your site!Take care,tom.

@melevsreef

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom. Lots of information on melevsreef.com and reefaddicts.com

Thank you for such a great informative video. It has been a while since I have been in the hobby and I have forgotten how big these guys get. Thank you for taking a stand on cutting these creatures they should never be cut

I'm brand new to the hobby and getting my first bta in two days. I can't wait!! Thank you for your vid!

The "basics" he says. I don't think moon light triggered BTA spawning is a basic. Super informative. Amazing channel! Keep 'em comin

Hi Melevsreef, I love your videos and they are very informational and I have similar story how I got into saltwater tank. I had 10 gallon freshwater tank and I bought few fishes from petco and fishes died and I took them back to store for credit and I started asking questions for saltwater 12 gallon bio cube they had in the store from one of the workers in that department and he said I can't keep freshwater fish alive I should not think about saltwater.. It felt bad and I kind of took that as a challenge and I started 30 gallon tank with live rock now I own 250 gallon display with 2 - 75 gallons sumps and 40 gallon frag tank and best part is that whole setup is built by me and buddy of mine with plywood..

@melevsreef

9 жыл бұрын

Great story! Thanks for sharing.

This is the best most in-depth KZread video on anenomes that I have ever seen. Thanks Marc!

Bravo on the beautiful anemone tank. Your specimens look so incredibly healthy and vibrant.

@melevsreef

8 жыл бұрын

+Justin Srisuk Thanks. Here's a current picture. melevsreef.com/pics/15/12/fisheye_60g.jpg

Yes, please give a recap. I'm planning on creating a reef tank in about a year and I want to gain as much knowledge as possible. Knowing time frames for how things grow and change can help greatly in choosing the right species, tank size, etc. Thank you for the info sir.

im so glad ive found your channel. thanks man!

I just bought my first red bubble tip annemoe I’m so very excited to watch it grow your video was helpful

@justinbaca5086

3 жыл бұрын

How is it now

@SourGrey

2 жыл бұрын

Ya update

Any info you can add is always great!

Melev you are a legend, thank you for sharing everything and creating such a great community 🙏

@melevsreef

6 жыл бұрын

Happy to help others, and I'm glad you find it useful. :)

Beautiful anenome tank which has actually convinced me not to add one as I am concerned about it stinging my corals. My clowns live in a large leather coral so I will live with that. Great videos.

@deborahmerkerson1145

2 жыл бұрын

I learned that I need to learn more about anemones, like are there any that remain small. I do not want one that will kill the coral or fish. I become too attached.

Hey, almost all my bubble tip anemones keep their bubbles and I have around 40 anemones in the tank. Moderate current, moderate lighting, 10 ppm of nitrates, .1-2 phosphates, lots of fish and its mostly a softie/lps tank. 350 gallons.

Great video, very helpful and informative. i just got a small BTA, about the size of a 50p, doubled in size since i got it, about the size of a 1p coin. your BTA tank is stunning, keep up the great videos and look forward to seeing more vids of your reef.

What's your light video you mentioned

This is a little late but I've gotta say thankyou! By far the most helpful aquarist youtuber out there! Getting a greet bta and 2 nigripe clowns in 2 days and this video definitely helps out!

@melevsreef

8 жыл бұрын

+FishNerd2000 Congrats on the new acquisitions. :)

@FishNerd2000

8 жыл бұрын

Haha, Thanks!

@psyclinez5985

6 жыл бұрын

melevsreef Hi,yea 100% agree with u about fragin those beautiful animals wish animal cruelty covered them!!! I work with blair animal wildlife rehabilitation ran tha reptiles and bird rooms I was tha go to guy,but Great video my friend and great info to help people whom choose to spend tha money to have these.I do have a question for u,do u have or get fertile BTA eggs that u would sale or give me???Ive been in tha water sport as I call in for 27 years,saltwater 13 years, but qhen u said about that I was like crap Ive finally found someone,been lookin for a very long time,or do u have some babies 1/2 inch to 3 inchs u want to part withwould like 3 to 4 or 1 lol if thats all u got to get rid of... but thanks and Ill sub cause ur a good person and give solid info out. blessed be...

OMG you are so right already going through this right now with people with my carpet anemones. Love you saying what I am feeling

@melevsreef

9 жыл бұрын

Julie Kenney Which part specifically? I said a lot. lol

@MrJuliekenney

9 жыл бұрын

melevsreef Just got my first White Carpet Anemone. I got it 5-22-2015 Getting a Maroon Clownfish tomorrow to go with it ... It has got really big and seems to like its spot it went from 3 inch when it came and is now 9 inchs maybe a foot around.. and everyone is telling me to take it out and put in hosp tank.. It is doing great and it is in a tank that has been up for 6 years almost .. then I have another one yelling at me that I am getting a Maroon Clownfish to go in it .. saying that it wont host in it but yet I see them in them all the time .. . Stuff like that . And telling me my Carpet Anemone is going to die.. . I have lots of things in my tank that are expert only fish and I have not lost one yet .. Love your movie will be looking to here more .. I got a rose bubble and clowns killed it that is why I am getting a carpet

@melevsreef

9 жыл бұрын

Julie Kenney Maroon clownfish are hard on anemones, period. Carpet anemones aren't a good choice for that species of clown. Have you checked the compatibility charts? It's possible for an odd pairing, but I would aim for what is know to go together. Here's a good article with recommended homes. www.wetwebmedia.com/ca/volume_3/cav3i1/Clown_anemone/Clown_anemone.htm

One of the best tanks I've seen -- it's effing stunning ;). Beautiful.

Wow, something special you have there. I’m a freshie but my wife said “you can spend what you like on your ‘FISH’ hobby but at some point I’d like a marine tank with clowns and an anemone“ well my first thought was well there goes my hobby 😜 meaning I’ll never be able to do that! However this video makes it seem possible with research and solid practices. Thank you Regards Duzzy 🇦🇺

I believe when bta is stretched instead of bubbled they're looking for food or light. if I keep mine fed well it stays bubbly when it gets hungry it seems to start stretching

beautiful!

Hi I just want to say thank you for excellent videos Melev. You share your experience with everyone. This is what I love about this hobby. People helping each other. Thanks again!!! John (England UK)

@melevsreef

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the nice comment. You're welcome.

Stay on subject. Thanks for the great information!

wow, very informative! BIG HELP! post some more please!

Loved this video! I am starting a Clown Harem Tank (I am documenting it on youtube) and this information was amazing!

Awesome video... Never been a RBTA fan but very informative! Keep up the with the quality videos!

Brilliant video. I've just got a rose bubble tip , it's been in my tank for just over 3 month now and is doing great. Very bright and a great addition. Thanks for your advise via the video. Neil

@melevsreef

9 жыл бұрын

neil bryan Congrats Neil! I'm glad it's doing well, and appreciate you taking the time to write a few words to me. :)

Have ofcourse seen the anemonetank alot before but my god it is gorgeous. Enjoy your vids keep them up :)

@danielsalt363

9 жыл бұрын

And now i watched it fully, i vote for quick recap of the reef, aslong as you also keep a "next week is about..." :)

Yes on the recaps.

Yes Mel keep those videos coming love all the knowledge you provided 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

Brilliant video, very informative. Thank you! I’m thinking of getting my first anemone very soon. I’m just doing my research first :)

Great video dude and Awesome Tank! I was a bit worry with mine because Ive been staying away from them but I received a Rose BTA on a trade that couldn't resist and placed her on one of my tanks... People kept saying that if the BTA dies can kill the entire system and that worried me and also the fact that she can sting other corals. But I plan on redistributing some of the corals to give her space I think she is got the spot and the female Ocellaris has been quite curious staying in front of it.. it is small at this time so that's why I am assuming that will do fine for some time on the 65G tank, i've been feeding her with Frozen (Bryne Shrimp, Mysis and Phytoplankton) for a couple of weeks now but will go and get the Big Shrimp to slice a piece as you recommended. I am still hesitant to put her on the 100G Display, but I am impressed on how well you keep anemones on REEF Tank, I guess the Key it is as the mayor part on this hobby "Observation" and some Risks..., :D thanks a lot again for sharing, info videos like this is what encourage people to stay active on this hobby and hey off course the entire video I kept looking the background trying to get a look at the Tank, so I vote for the including of quick video updates of your display every time..

Nice tank, and nice video.

@melevsreef

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

I have the exact same sizes and quantities of those same anemones as you do in my 75 gallon reef. I started with two a few years ago. I use two T5 HO lamps on my tank. I also have two clownfish that live in them. I see bubble tips on them every once in a while when they shrink down. Our stories are very similar.

Enjoy your vids; thanks for all the info. I believe the answer to your question regarding, long and stretched v. bulbous is there is a bit too much light. They bubble, adding more surface area, to compensate for lower light and lower photosynthesis.

Interesting that they sting you. I handle mine without any type of sting being felt or evident. Cool video, I love the anemones.

@TheAshberry3

8 жыл бұрын

I did that with my BTA too, till one day I handled my Condy.. It wrapped around my fingers and kept stinging till I blistered. Never say never lol

@jeffreyjsmith1980

8 жыл бұрын

+Ashley L Fair enough!

Wow, this is so mesmerizing.....

I am an educator, and you sound like one as well. Wonderful presentation! Thank you for all info.

@melevsreef

8 жыл бұрын

+Omer Hadzic Thank you very much.

awwww :3 You're adorable! Subscribed! Literally the most informative, yet easy to digest knowledge and stunning anemones.

@melevsreef

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! :)

I can definitely go for more videos like this on anenomes. Maybe a video on general care of anenomes or something? Killer tank!

@melevsreef

8 жыл бұрын

+mike splatterblast More to come, I promise. :)

I'm setting up a saltwater 29-gallon aquarium I decide not to get an anemone after watching this video it would cost too much do you think it would be okay to get a fake anemone

@melevsreef

5 жыл бұрын

I would just get something else that is alive, maybe in the LPS coral family.

@brickosaurus2276

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you this was helpful

@brickosaurus2276

5 жыл бұрын

i subscribed

This video is so informative, it helped me with my questions. Your tanks are beautiful!

I like the way you think. People would say "he's one of those animal loving dude". But I'd say you're a great individual. Awesome anemone tank by the way haha!

@melevsreef

9 жыл бұрын

Vo Zi You'd be right! :)

t5 lighting :) works mint for explosive bubble tips

I wish I could have such a beautiful anemone

Excellent tutorial - really helpful, thank you!

Anemones are so cool. Great video

I'm hoping to add these to my new build... people are strange everywhere.

just going by experience with bta, I found they tend to lose their bubbles under strong flow

The best BTA /clownfish tank I have seen on YT!

I watched this video about 5 times and just love it. I’m confused about the difference types. I like these flowing long tentacles types.

I have got 3 different anemones, from my friends tank. In his tank, they were long tentacles. In my tank, they are stunning Bubble tips. The only thing i put it to, is hi intensity Halide lighting. I have 3 greens and 2 reds bta's. I have a video inside the reef. Check it out when you get time. Subbed. Thank you for posting your video, i enjoyed it very much.

@angelwings9394

8 жыл бұрын

+Garry Thomas i want to see your video,

@Ninjasnail1926

5 жыл бұрын

I do to. We want to see!

@goldslinger

5 жыл бұрын

Garry Thomas I have 7 Rbta and all of them are bubbly under my Radion led. Go figure

I think a 30 sec recap would be cool. I ended up fragging a nem, blame it on BRS. Lol, but once I started, I had to finish. Nice name for your NEM

@melevsreef

9 жыл бұрын

30 seconds is impossible. lol I talk too much. But I tried in the latest video. ;)

Hi there! I am just now starting up my first reef tank after years of success in both fresh and marine fish only setups. I stumble upon you while looking for info on my new bubble tip. Definitely subscribing....not to inflate your ego or anything, but you seem to know some stuff! Keep up the helpful and amazing work!

@melevsreef

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Heath. Lots of helpful videos on my channel, hope they help answer your many questions. :)

Man you take good care of your pets. That’s admirable......the whole fact of the guy giving you the facts of newbie mistakes and you proved him wrong. I bet he was happy that someone new finally nailed it! #RockOn

+Hawra Dhanerawala This is a 60g aquarium.

@AquariumCustom

8 жыл бұрын

That means 24*24*24 inches in dimensions

@melevsreef

8 жыл бұрын

+Hawra Dhanerawala Yes, 24" x 24" x 24" is correct.

@AquariumCustom

8 жыл бұрын

+melevsreef Sorry but I'm theiving your concept and idea. And building similar anemone tank. :)

@melevsreef

8 жыл бұрын

+Hawra Dhanerawala Have fun! :)

@AquariumCustom

8 жыл бұрын

+melevsreef Thx melev Ill keep you updated

I have my black widows splitting a lot on me with very stable water parameters 😀. I started with one like 3 years back and had over 30 so far (sold some of course) I even got a nano cube to be like an overflow for anemones in my 75. I think it is because I give them strong light (400-450 par) and a specific food I feed them (proprietary and you will not find it in the reefing hobby lol). Happy reefing and happy new year.

@aparra9074

2 жыл бұрын

Sharing is caring! I just got a BW

Melev, love your videos. I used to be a saltwater aquarist back when undergravel filters was a thing. I had to quit the hobby in 2004 to be mobile. Your vids keep my hobbyist spirit alive so that I'll be ready to return to this hobby.

@melevsreef

9 жыл бұрын

Andreu Ahn No more UGF any more, we've moved past that stage a long time ago. ;)

Upload away. Instructions plus a visual for when I get to that point is always helpful

I think a 1 minute recap would be pretty cool

Is that an eel in there too?

@herper6

6 жыл бұрын

It looks like a dwarf golden moray to me

My favorite reefer for sure!!!Love your tanks!

I love your videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge

Bubble tips loose there swelling due to lack of algae in the water. Its the water changes &/or the skimmer. They swell as they absorb free floating algae from the water. #water type pokemon master FTW

@Berbs73

7 жыл бұрын

Kaul Watson I find this super hard to believe. I have five bubble tips and they are as massive as the ones in his tank. I also have a huge green hair algae problem. I've been removing it for the past year or so. There has never been a shortage of algae in my tank.

@kaulwatson8954

7 жыл бұрын

If you Bubble Tips are swollen then it is possible they have all ready taken in as much algea as thay can. If they are not swollen then your water would be very clean with no floating algea in the water for the the Bubble Tips asorb.

@sashimiturtle

7 жыл бұрын

The tentacles stretch out and lose the bubbles when they are hungry and or don't have adequate lighting. Feed them or increase the lights and the tentacles should retract back and regain the bubble tips.

@Berbs73

7 жыл бұрын

Robin Haselden I find that hard to believe. I feed mine all the time and they still remain stretched out. They even refuse food at times when they're stringy lie that. And my lighting is way more than enough for my tank.

@nes4701

7 жыл бұрын

Lies.. No one knows why they lose and form bubbles in the tips not even scientists, just a bunch of theories. I've seen them in low flow/light and high flow/light with bulbs and in pristine clean tanks and dirty tanks with and without bulbs on their tips.

Whenever I feed my anemones, they will change from strings form to bubble tIps the next day.

@alexiamandei

4 жыл бұрын

I've noticed that too but not next day..withing minutes after it finishes and opens back up the bubbles start forming.

Great video do the recaps I think that would be awesome I always love to see updates on people's tanks so doing a recap at the end of every video would be pretty cool

Really nice tank. Love your choice of live stock & your honest sharing of your experience. I'm waiting on 6 freshwater fish to die of old age before I retool for saltwater reefing again.

@melevsreef

7 жыл бұрын

lol - that's funny... and I like your plan.

In the small amount of time I've been enduring the hobby I've observed that high flow results in tentacles, low flow leads to bubbles. Just my own observation, nothing more.

@SuperPhunThyme9

4 жыл бұрын

does your high flow time include more volume going thru the filter? ie do you think more algae is in the water during low flow periods?

DO A VIDEO, ON A BEGINNER TANK

@SockSnobFilms

4 жыл бұрын

I’ve done some over the years. I think some are still on my channel.

its so easy to geekout on this stuff.

Great video, very informative on BTAs.

Crap, I might sell my bta after watching this video, cus it's in a 29 and I'm afraid it'll get too big... :(

@melevsreef

8 жыл бұрын

+orangutran I had mine in a 29g for several years, but yes they can take a lot of space. It's a good reason to upgrade. :)

@alecc.lambert2352

4 жыл бұрын

If it ever gets to take up too much space I'll take him XD

You have to much direct flow, you only need a slight flow, with a slight flow they will stay in bubble form.

@casperghost7298

5 жыл бұрын

Looks like to me he knows exactly what he is doing, They look healthy to me :)

@gold3nrul311

5 жыл бұрын

nobody knows everything Casper @@casperghost7298

That tank in the background looks like the one in my living room, it's awesome Love the purple tang

@melevsreef

7 жыл бұрын

Nice! I love my reef.

Thank you for this video! Best I’ve seen so far! You should make more!

@melevsreef

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. There are quite a few videos on my channel now.

Great video, awesome information, thank you!

Hey Man! Cool video. I have had the same experience with Anemones than you. I wanted to drop you a line because people do actually know about bubble expression in BTAs and honestly, its pretty easy to find. Basically, the brighter the light, the more bubbles they will express while the deeper and darker, the longer and less bubbly the nem.

It’s so much fun to sit and watch a reef tank. I had an arrow crab years ago that was the star of the tank plus it was a Bristol worm eating machine.

@davekamalas2537

5 жыл бұрын

Going have to buy one have some worms need to get rid of

Man, since my first discovery of this vid, I've been back, time & again, either watching this myself, or most likely just showing another friend lol Ah can't help it, it's just too cool 😝 GOALS

Great video. I really like it when you kick back and share your experience. Very enjoyable. I love BTA's and have a few types. I noticed that some bubble tips stay smaller splitting more often while others get larger and split less. It may be genetics in some cases.

@melevsreef

9 жыл бұрын

I'd love to know the real reason. We need some science to find out. :)

Thanks for the info! I literally just moved my first bubble tip sea anemone to a live rock. When I released it, it was in a sandy area and it was inactive for hours. Hopefully it'll show some sign of life soon. I just started my very first saltwater tank recently and I'm documenting my journey on KZread.

@melevsreef

6 жыл бұрын

Good luck with your new acquisition. Your tank is very young, so you will have to stay on top of keeping water parameters perfect for that anemone, as well as the rest of the livestock. And make sure any powerheads you have in the tank have a foam/sponge cover to keep the anemone out of the propeller blades. Lots of people report deaths due to uncovered pump intakes.

Good explaining, Great job man definitely subscribing!

I added my first BTA to my 120 gal SW tank. You were just the person I needed to hear. I did not know what signs to look for when he poops. I thought maybe it was something bad, but in every other way he looks great and has a beautiful florescent green glow about him. He found a spot in a cavernous area where the water has the circulation he was looking for I guess. He can go into his cavern from the back or the front of the reef. I look forward to more of your videos.

@melevsreef

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cathy.