feeding BTA's in an active reef

[reefmack]

I need some advice/opinions on the best food to feed BTA's and how. I've been trying to put a chunk of squid directly into my BTA's grasp - and he seems to love it - grabbing on right away... but it never fails - about 10 seconds later some inhabitant - usually a sally, cleaner shrimp, or hermit - grabs it away and runs off... how do you feed a BTA (and what?) and make sure it gets to eat it's meal in peace?

 

[Jeff Hood]

Sometimes you just have to give it a helping hand literally. You will have to help it defend itself for the 4 to 5 minutes it takes to devour its prey. Just shew off all who comes near and you should be fine.

Jeff

 

[Quillen]

I throw food in for everything that might go after the anemone eating, when I feed my anemone. My clown doesn't like the anemone not paying attention to it and tries to pull the food away, so I do keep it on the other side of the tank while it gets a good grasp on the food. One of my girls puts a plexi-glass "bowl" looking thing over hers.

best wishes...

 

[Anonymous]

Cut up some silversides in 1/4 inch pieces and put it in the tentacles nearest the mouth. It will be devoured quickly. You can also use prawns or squid. Use tongs or your fingers.

GL
Dan