what sort of anemone? - Aquarium Advice

ThAtGuY11 · 10-18-2007, 08:18 AM

i bought my 1st anemone for my SW tank 2day and i don't know what sort it is. lfs guy said it should be fine but i like 2 double check.

i have good lighting for it but do i need 2 feed it or give it extra care? also, its been in for a few hours now and the clowns wont host it, how long does it usually take?

**lando** · 10-18-2007, 10:26 AM

It looks to be a Sebae or H. crispa anemone.

**roka64** · 10-18-2007, 11:29 AM

One other thing, if two clowns host that, due to it's small size (the pic makes it look small), it may stress it out. That's of the clowns even decide to host it, there is no guarantee...

austinsdad · 10-18-2007, 01:12 PM

http://www.marinedepotlive.com/reef-...-anemones.html

Looks like this one to me. But of course, I know NOTHING about anenomes. Pic looks similar though.

**Devilishturtles** · 10-18-2007, 03:48 PM

I don't know much about them either, but I don't think it's a Sebae. Looks like a BTA?

Lance M. · 10-18-2007, 05:17 PM

When stressed Sebaes will have bubbles similar to BTA's. I do not see any verrucae on the anemone so I would lean towards an unhealthy, bleached bta.

I was reading your other thread in the other section and I believe the person at the lfs that sold you this doesn't know much past the basics of saltwater and I would be surprised if they knew anything about anemones. Sorry to say but it just looks like he was trying to sell you something.

BTW You need to find out what type of lighting you have and you need you know what it is your buying.

ccCapt · 10-18-2007, 06:33 PM

I highly doubt it's a sebae...foot is wrong. I'm leaning towards bleached bta. Could even be a condy...really hard to tell.

**lando** · 10-18-2007, 08:13 PM

I was wondering about a condy as well, I do not think it is a BTA due to the faded purple tips.

**lando** · 10-18-2007, 08:16 PM

Check out this link...
http://www.fantasyreef.com/database/...d=5&item_id=75

ThAtGuY11 · 10-18-2007, 08:42 PM

thanks for all the help. ill be more cautious next time i buy from there(if i do). i understand that the anemone needs good lighting and i have that but last night he decided he didn't like where i placed him and now hes moved to the lower part of the tank under a ledge getting minimal lighting... will he be alright or maybe move again? i dunno what 2 do. pls reply

thanks
ThAtGuY

10-18-2007, 10:26 AM	#2
lando Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 7,669 Images: 46	It looks to be a Sebae or H. crispa anemone. __________________ Some people are like slinkies...they serve no real purpose yet can still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs! Have a great day! Brian

10-18-2007, 01:12 PM	#4
austinsdad Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Clinton, Maryland Posts: 4,211 Images: 12	http://www.marinedepotlive.com/reef-...-anemones.html Looks like this one to me. But of course, I know NOTHING about anenomes. Pic looks similar though. __________________ -Ray- "Life may not be the party we hoped for but while we are here we might as well dance!"

10-18-2007, 06:33 PM	#7
ccCapt SW 10 & Over Community Mentor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Northeast PA Posts: 1,874 Images: 3	I highly doubt it's a sebae...foot is wrong. I'm leaning towards bleached bta. Could even be a condy...really hard to tell. __________________ 125g reef See My Tank Info Check out The build project /Larry

10-18-2007, 08:13 PM	#8
lando Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 7,669 Images: 46	I was wondering about a condy as well, I do not think it is a BTA due to the faded purple tips. __________________ Some people are like slinkies...they serve no real purpose yet can still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs! Have a great day! Brian

10-18-2007, 08:16 PM	#9
lando Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 7,669 Images: 46	Check out this link... http://www.fantasyreef.com/database/...d=5&item_id=75 __________________ Some people are like slinkies...they serve no real purpose yet can still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs! Have a great day! Brian

10-18-2007, 05:17 PM	#6
Lance M. Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: May 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,186	When stressed Sebaes will have bubbles similar to BTA's. I do not see any verrucae on the anemone so I would lean towards an unhealthy, bleached bta. I was reading your other thread in the other section and I believe the person at the lfs that sold you this doesn't know much past the basics of saltwater and I would be surprised if they knew anything about anemones. Sorry to say but it just looks like he was trying to sell you something. BTW You need to find out what type of lighting you have and you need you know what it is your buying.

10-18-2007, 08:42 PM	#10
ThAtGuY11 Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 56	thanks for all the help. ill be more cautious next time i buy from there(if i do). i understand that the anemone needs good lighting and i have that but last night he decided he didn't like where i placed him and now hes moved to the lower part of the tank under a ledge getting minimal lighting... will he be alright or maybe move again? i dunno what 2 do. pls reply thanks ThAtGuY

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