Help ID this (Carpet) Anemone.....

Taipan · 08/12/2013, 03:02 AM

Hi there. I thought this anemone was rather unique looking at the LFS. The tentacles were shorter and 'nubby' as opposed to the finer, slender tentacles usually seen with traditional looking carpet anemones such as haddoni. Also; the oral disc is hardly visible and blends in so to speak. It is approx. 4" in diameter and very sticky. At the LFS; it was attached to a side pane of glass and looked closer to deep blue in colour. Under whiter daylight conditions (out of the LFS aquarium and in the plastic bag) it appears to be more purple and a little bit red/pink. Have a look at some of the pictures provided and let me know what kind of carpet anemone you think it is. Thanks in advance.

Taipan · 08/12/2013, 03:07 AM

I've attempted to take additional pictures under different lighting conditions.

OrionN · 08/12/2013, 05:53 AM

That is a Haddoni all the way

bradleym · 08/12/2013, 06:46 AM

Interesting. The tentacle shape and pattern looks like a Merten's carpet to me. But if the side of the foot and column don't have any markings, then I would agree with Haddoni. Regardless, very nice find.

Taipan · 08/12/2013, 06:54 AM

Thanks so much for the prompt responses. It's very much appreciated. This is how it looked at the LFS (picture taken with a camera phone). Cheers.

P.S. - No markings on it's underside. At least no visible ones for now

. I acclimated it and dropped it into my aquarium and my clowns took to it right away.

Reefvette · 08/12/2013, 07:56 AM

haddoni but bradley is right at first glance i def saw some mertens.

Taipan · 08/12/2013, 08:02 AM

I was uncertain what kind of carpet it was when I saw it and was still confused when I purchased it. It was 'cute', unique and the rich colouration blew me away. My lights turned on in my display not too long ago and the colour now appears to be a deep violet if that makes any sense. I'll borrow a bettter camera and take pics soon.

Thanks for the input.

fragginawsome · 08/12/2013, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Taipan

Hi there. I thought this anemone was rather unique looking at the LFS. The tentacles were shorter and 'nubby' as opposed to the finer, slender tentacles usually seen with traditional looking carpet anemones such as haddoni. Also; the oral disc is hardly visible and blends in so to speak. It is approx. 4" in diameter and very sticky. At the LFS; it was attached to a side pane of glass and looked closer to deep blue in colour. Under whiter daylight conditions (out of the LFS aquarium and in the plastic bag) it appears to be more purple and a little bit red/pink. Have a look at some of the pictures provided and let me know what kind of carpet anemone you think it is. Thanks in advance.

That looks like the pink lemon drop Gigantea from ibluewater

Reefvette · 08/12/2013, 02:20 PM

A pink what?

Taipan · 08/12/2013, 11:14 PM

Here are some additional pics that depict its colour more accurately. For now, it has taken up a home within an empty clam shell that I had placed it in. Thanks for everyone's input. Cheers. Enjoy.

OrionN · 08/13/2013, 04:37 AM

A good picture of the column is best to use for ID in this case. You can feed it and take the picture or use something to lift the oral plate to take a pictur eof the column. It looks like a Haddoni to me. All three type of carpets have different column look so a 100% ID needthe column.

Taipan · 08/13/2013, 07:25 AM

Will do. I'll let it settle in for a little while longer and then feed it. I'll have my camera ready and post shortly thereafter

Thanks for your input. Much appreciated.

fragginawsome · 08/13/2013, 01:12 PM

where did you get that!

Taipan · 08/14/2013, 08:54 AM

We are very fortunate in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). We have several LFS that fiercely compete and cater to all levels of marine fish and coral enthusiasts. All within a short driving distance. This anemone was no exception. I picked it up at a local LFS. The origins of this carpet anemone is apparently from Indonesia.

Mabyboi · 08/14/2013, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taipan

We are very fortunate in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). We have several LFS that fiercely compete and cater to all levels of marine fish and coral enthusiasts. All within a short driving distance. This anemone was no exception. I picked it up at a local LFS. The origins of this carpet anemone is apparently from Indonesia.

Where did you get it from? I'm from the GTA as well...

Taipan · 08/14/2013, 06:41 PM

PM sent. I'm not being convoluted on purpose. It's not a big secret. I'm just uncertain as to this forum's rules on posting names of non-sponsors. Some forums are anal-retentive, others are more lax. I'm sure I could look it up...but I admit I'm too lazy to look up the fine print.

Cheers.

Zuuu · 12/13/2018, 01:24 PM

Did it survive?

Planetmacro · 12/16/2018, 01:48 PM

Haddoni no doubt.

08/12/2013, 05:53 AM	#3
OrionN Moved on Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Coastal Texas Posts: 16,000	That is a Haddoni all the way __________________ Minh My homepage is my album here at Reef Central Current Tank Info: Reboot 320 anemones reef. Angels: Yellow Chest Regal(2), Flame (2). Copperband But. Tangs: Yellow, Purple. Wrasse: about 20 wrasses various species. Anemones: Giantea X4 (Breen, Blue, Purple and Multicolors), Haddoni X1 Red, Magnifica X1 Purpletip

08/12/2013, 06:46 AM	#4
bradleym Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Shrewsbury/St. Louis, Mo Posts: 3,878	Interesting. The tentacle shape and pattern looks like a Merten's carpet to me. But if the side of the foot and column don't have any markings, then I would agree with Haddoni. Regardless, very nice find. __________________ Happy reefing means sometimes you just have to go with the flow. Current Tank Info: 92g corner round. No sand, lots of mushrooms.

08/12/2013, 07:56 AM	#6
Reefvette Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 1,675	haddoni but bradley is right at first glance i def saw some mertens. __________________ Stop Clownin!!! Are you crazy

08/13/2013, 04:37 AM	#11
OrionN Moved on Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Coastal Texas Posts: 16,000	A good picture of the column is best to use for ID in this case. You can feed it and take the picture or use something to lift the oral plate to take a pictur eof the column. It looks like a Haddoni to me. All three type of carpets have different column look so a 100% ID needthe column. __________________ Minh My homepage is my album here at Reef Central Current Tank Info: Reboot 320 anemones reef. Angels: Yellow Chest Regal(2), Flame (2). Copperband But. Tangs: Yellow, Purple. Wrasse: about 20 wrasses various species. Anemones: Giantea X4 (Breen, Blue, Purple and Multicolors), Haddoni X1 Red, Magnifica X1 Purpletip

08/12/2013, 08:02 AM	#7
Taipan Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 255	I was uncertain what kind of carpet it was when I saw it and was still confused when I purchased it. It was 'cute', unique and the rich colouration blew me away. My lights turned on in my display not too long ago and the colour now appears to be a deep violet if that makes any sense. I'll borrow a bettter camera and take pics soon. Thanks for the input.

08/13/2013, 07:25 AM	#12
Taipan Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 255	Will do. I'll let it settle in for a little while longer and then feed it. I'll have my camera ready and post shortly thereafter Thanks for your input. Much appreciated.

08/13/2013, 01:12 PM	#13
fragginawsome Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: huntington beach cal. Posts: 87	where did you get that!

08/14/2013, 08:54 AM	#14
Taipan Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 255	We are very fortunate in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). We have several LFS that fiercely compete and cater to all levels of marine fish and coral enthusiasts. All within a short driving distance. This anemone was no exception. I picked it up at a local LFS. The origins of this carpet anemone is apparently from Indonesia.

08/14/2013, 06:41 PM	#16
Taipan Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 255	PM sent. I'm not being convoluted on purpose. It's not a big secret. I'm just uncertain as to this forum's rules on posting names of non-sponsors. Some forums are anal-retentive, others are more lax. I'm sure I could look it up...but I admit I'm too lazy to look up the fine print. Cheers.

12/13/2018, 01:24 PM	#17
Zuuu Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Ukraine Posts: 11	Did it survive?

12/16/2018, 01:48 PM	#18
Planetmacro Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 160	Haddoni no doubt.