Anemone ID

[Fluff]

I got this thing as a hitchhiker on a coral. He disappeared the night he was added and I assumed he was gone only to be found again yesterday. When I first got him he was about the size of a dime. Now he is at about 2 1/2" across. He is staying in a valley between some rocks. He's been in my tank for about three months. I'm thinking he's probably a rock/flower anemone (Epicystis crucifer) but confirmation or other suggestions would be appreciated. TIA

 

[quarryshark]

Pest anemone from what I understand. Looks like the ones that come from Fl aquacultured rock.
I got a few of them too, ended up zapping all but one. Wanted to watch it and actually, it has done nothing wrong as far as I can tell.
Hows the little one Cindy? Feeling better I hope?

 

[c0mf0rt]

Don't think it's a pest anemone... give me a few minutes and I'll let you know exactly.......

 

[Fluff]

This one as far as I can tell has been no problem. He stays in his hole, bothers nothing. I'm gonna leave it be, I was just curious.

The baby is doing better. He's still on meds for his ear but that finishes up this week. Then he'll be good as new. Thanks for asking.

 

[c0mf0rt]

I believe it's either a Heteractis aurora (beaded anemone) or a Bartholomea (curly-cue anemone .... both are safe... just like any other anemone... will eat meat and filter feed....... let me know if you find this to be correct.....

Hope it helps.......

 

[MT79]

It's not a curly-que for sure they have longer, thinner tentacles....I often see these anemones referred to as flower rock anemones(not sure of a scientific name). From what I understand some people don't have problems w/ them, while others can't stop them from reproducing thus making them a nuisance eventually.

 

[steve-s]

I believe it's either a Heteractis aurora (beaded anemone).

Cheers
Steve

 

[c0mf0rt]

Woooooooohoooooooo.... I win.... ....... for once I was right.........

 

[Fluff]

Heteractis aurora certainly warrants further inspection on my part. Thanks everyone!!

 

[quarryshark]

Woooooooohoooooooo.... I win.... ....... for once I was right.........

Ya ya rub it in. Nice job!!

 

[c0mf0rt]

Well I've gotten so much help from you *Quarryshark* ... it just feels good to have something right on my part... ......