Anemone ID?

OCDP · 02/02/2006, 09:09 AM

I am 80% sure this is a cool looking bubble tip anemone.. or maybe I just think it looks cool. The clowns love it anyways.. I have never seen them go so crazy on an anemone before. Anyways.. here are some (bad) pictures.. Thanks .

Top down.. the green in person is a really nice neon green.. halides wash out the shot though.

Thanks,
Scott

reefD · 02/02/2006, 09:33 AM

yup looks like a BTA to me

donfishy76 · 02/02/2006, 09:55 AM

i woudl lean more towards a Heteractis crispa, ...

how long have you had this anemone?

OCDP · 02/02/2006, 10:10 AM

Only for two days. It really does not resemble a BTA to me, and I have kept numerous amounts of BTA's/RBTA's. This one does not have bubble tips.. or bubble-like tips. They are like shown all the time. They do stub up a bit when I turn the lights on , but then go a little longer.

The colour of the foot is white, if that helps.

Thanks,
Scott

Amphiprion · 02/02/2006, 10:18 AM

I am leaning toward H. crispa as well, judging by the column. Is there any way you can get a pic of the underside of the disc? That would be much more definitive as far as an ID goes.

OCDP · 02/02/2006, 10:19 AM

Also, just to note. This anemone seemed pretty sticky (used gloves to put it in tank) But it seemed pretty sticky.

If it is crispa, can sebae's have a dark brown/maroon/DARK purple with green tips? I thought they only came in purple,white and tan colours??

Scott

OCDP · 02/02/2006, 10:21 AM

Underside of the disk.. excuse my ignorance. Would that mean taking a photo underneath the anemone? Like a photo of it's foot??? Sorry for the dumb question.

Amphiprion · 02/02/2006, 10:29 AM

Sorry for not being clear. What I was referring to was the oral disc, as in the area directly beneath the tentacles. The upper part has tentacles, the lower part is the "underside."

Amphiprion · 02/02/2006, 10:30 AM

And yes, they come in quite a multitude of colors. Purple, tan, and (white being bleached) are simply the most common.

OCDP · 02/02/2006, 10:41 AM

Oh okay , very cool.. although I am HOPING it's not a sebae as I only have a 20g tank

It was traded to me as a BTA.

Unfortunately I can't take a picture right now as I am at work. But I will definately do so when I am home. I'd really like to know what kind of anemone I have in my tank now haha! The clowns love it.. they go crazy for this guy.. it's nice to see. They have never appeared so "happy" with an anemone, as compaerd to BTA's.

Anyways.. thanks for all your help so far.

donfishy76 · 02/02/2006, 10:46 AM

if it is a crispa, good luck keeping it

I dont know of them living too long in closed systems, esp. a 20g tank

no offense, ...

Amphiprion · 02/02/2006, 10:47 AM

Well, it may very well be a sebae, but I have completely ruled out BTA. The reason I need a shot of the underside is to determine whether it is H. crispa (bad) or H. magnifica (worst). That pic will tell all.

OCDP · 02/02/2006, 10:55 AM

Well then.. let me clarify in saying the anemone was introduced two nights ago. It looked great being introduced and even better only 20 minutes later.. it hasn't moved at all, and looks very happy and healthy. It must be doing ok... I have an SPS tank so I know my paramters are good.

I have ruled out BTA as well because I just got a PM from the person who traded me and he said his maroon did not host the anemone.... maroon's go bonkers for BTA's , correct? But his Clarkii (weird) , percula, and ocellaris have hosted it.

I'll try my luck with it for a while.. if it goes downhill, off it goes... but if it grows and thrives... well I could be looking at a species only tank!

Anemonebuff · 02/02/2006, 12:07 PM

Looks like a H.magnifica at a glance. Could be a crispa though.

Definately not a BTA.

Amphiprion · 02/02/2006, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by donfishy76
if it is a crispa, good luck keeping it

I dont know of them living too long in closed systems, esp. a 20g tank

no offense, ...

This is not true at all. Healthy specimens, as of date, have nearly indefinite lifespans. I have had mine for a decade (H. crispa) and there are others who have had ones even longer.

thehedge · 02/02/2006, 12:57 PM

My guess is that it is a Magnifica...but it really is difficult to tell.

OCDP · 02/02/2006, 01:02 PM

Haha.. clearly I need some better pictures, eh. I will do that as soon as I get home..

Do we have any picture requests? what to take pics of on the anemone.... angles.. etc.. for the best possible ID

Scott

tgcreef · 02/02/2006, 01:02 PM

im goin to say riteri

Amphiprion · 02/02/2006, 01:06 PM

Like I mentioned earlier, get the underside of the disc--maybe even slightly disturb it to make it close some so that you can get a clearer picture.
For example

See how you can see the detail of the disc's underside? All those features are important for ID.

OCDP · 02/02/2006, 01:10 PM

Okay. Will do my best to get a photo like that . (rocks are in the way) But I will do my best.

OCDP · 02/02/2006, 09:44 PM

Alright. I took some pictures, but they aren't the greatest. This guy didn't want to close up... I turkey basted him.. rubbed it a bit.. and this is all I got. Hopefully it helps.. I'll keep an eye on it after lights out and see if it closes up or not.

Hope this helps..

Scott

Amphiprion · 02/02/2006, 09:50 PM

Going from your excellent pics (great job, BTW), I would have to say that it is H. magnifica. If you look in my pic, H. crispa has numerous, very adhesive 'bumps' called verrucae, while H. magnifica has none. It definitely one of the more difficult anemones to keep, needing high light and flow. A good feeding regimen helps as well. All I can say is good luck and I hope it does well for you, as it seems to be doing so now.

OCDP · 02/03/2006, 09:22 AM

Hmm, magnifica eh.. well just note that the pictures of the foot are with flash. I don't know if that makes any difference or not.

So far the anemone is at the highest point in my tank directly under a 150w DE. It is not recieving strong flow however. I can fix that no problems though. It also has not moved one inch from it's original placement either. So thumbs up there...

I am going to try my hardest to keep this guy happy and healthy. But as of right now.. I must be doing something right as I have never seen it look bad yet.

02/02/2006, 09:09 AM	#1
OCDP Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Eh? Posts: 2,759	Anemone ID? I am 80% sure this is a cool looking bubble tip anemone.. or maybe I just think it looks cool. The clowns love it anyways.. I have never seen them go so crazy on an anemone before. Anyways.. here are some (bad) pictures.. Thanks . Top down.. the green in person is a really nice neon green.. halides wash out the shot though. Thanks, Scott __________________ aaaaaaaannddd.......... I'm broke. Current Tank Info: 20g Mixed Reef / 130w Coralife PC's / Koralia, Seio PH's / AquaC Nano / AC50 /

02/02/2006, 09:33 AM	#2
reefD Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Schenectady,New York Posts: 4,968	yup looks like a BTA to me __________________ DAVID Current Tank Info: it has four sides and a bottom...oh yeah and it has water in it. lol

02/02/2006, 10:10 AM	#4
OCDP Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Eh? Posts: 2,759	Only for two days. It really does not resemble a BTA to me, and I have kept numerous amounts of BTA's/RBTA's. This one does not have bubble tips.. or bubble-like tips. They are like shown all the time. They do stub up a bit when I turn the lights on , but then go a little longer. The colour of the foot is white, if that helps. Thanks, Scott __________________ aaaaaaaannddd.......... I'm broke. Current Tank Info: 20g Mixed Reef / 130w Coralife PC's / Koralia, Seio PH's / AquaC Nano / AC50 /

02/02/2006, 10:18 AM	#5
Amphiprion Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 6,611	I am leaning toward H. crispa as well, judging by the column. Is there any way you can get a pic of the underside of the disc? That would be much more definitive as far as an ID goes. __________________ You've done it now, haven't you? Current Tank Info: 40g breeder patch reef w/ seagrass; 2-250w XM 10K; Vortech MP40wES & MP10wES; BM Curve 7 skimmer; carbon & occasional GFO

02/02/2006, 10:19 AM	#6
OCDP Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Eh? Posts: 2,759	Also, just to note. This anemone seemed pretty sticky (used gloves to put it in tank) But it seemed pretty sticky. If it is crispa, can sebae's have a dark brown/maroon/DARK purple with green tips? I thought they only came in purple,white and tan colours?? Scott __________________ aaaaaaaannddd.......... I'm broke. Current Tank Info: 20g Mixed Reef / 130w Coralife PC's / Koralia, Seio PH's / AquaC Nano / AC50 /

02/02/2006, 09:55 AM	#3
donfishy76 Moved On Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 667	i woudl lean more towards a Heteractis crispa, ... how long have you had this anemone?

02/02/2006, 10:21 AM	#7
OCDP Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Eh? Posts: 2,759	Underside of the disk.. excuse my ignorance. Would that mean taking a photo underneath the anemone? Like a photo of it's foot??? Sorry for the dumb question. __________________ aaaaaaaannddd.......... I'm broke. Current Tank Info: 20g Mixed Reef / 130w Coralife PC's / Koralia, Seio PH's / AquaC Nano / AC50 /

02/02/2006, 10:29 AM	#8
Amphiprion Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 6,611	Sorry for not being clear. What I was referring to was the oral disc, as in the area directly beneath the tentacles. The upper part has tentacles, the lower part is the "underside." __________________ You've done it now, haven't you? Current Tank Info: 40g breeder patch reef w/ seagrass; 2-250w XM 10K; Vortech MP40wES & MP10wES; BM Curve 7 skimmer; carbon & occasional GFO

02/02/2006, 10:30 AM	#9
Amphiprion Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 6,611	And yes, they come in quite a multitude of colors. Purple, tan, and (white being bleached) are simply the most common. __________________ You've done it now, haven't you? Current Tank Info: 40g breeder patch reef w/ seagrass; 2-250w XM 10K; Vortech MP40wES & MP10wES; BM Curve 7 skimmer; carbon & occasional GFO

02/02/2006, 10:41 AM	#10
OCDP Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Eh? Posts: 2,759	Oh okay , very cool.. although I am HOPING it's not a sebae as I only have a 20g tank It was traded to me as a BTA. Unfortunately I can't take a picture right now as I am at work. But I will definately do so when I am home. I'd really like to know what kind of anemone I have in my tank now haha! The clowns love it.. they go crazy for this guy.. it's nice to see. They have never appeared so "happy" with an anemone, as compaerd to BTA's. Anyways.. thanks for all your help so far. __________________ aaaaaaaannddd.......... I'm broke. Current Tank Info: 20g Mixed Reef / 130w Coralife PC's / Koralia, Seio PH's / AquaC Nano / AC50 /

02/02/2006, 10:46 AM	#11
donfishy76 Moved On Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 667	if it is a crispa, good luck keeping it I dont know of them living too long in closed systems, esp. a 20g tank no offense, ...

02/02/2006, 10:47 AM	#12
Amphiprion Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 6,611	Well, it may very well be a sebae, but I have completely ruled out BTA. The reason I need a shot of the underside is to determine whether it is H. crispa (bad) or H. magnifica (worst). That pic will tell all. __________________ You've done it now, haven't you? Current Tank Info: 40g breeder patch reef w/ seagrass; 2-250w XM 10K; Vortech MP40wES & MP10wES; BM Curve 7 skimmer; carbon & occasional GFO

02/02/2006, 10:55 AM	#13
OCDP Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Eh? Posts: 2,759	Well then.. let me clarify in saying the anemone was introduced two nights ago. It looked great being introduced and even better only 20 minutes later.. it hasn't moved at all, and looks very happy and healthy. It must be doing ok... I have an SPS tank so I know my paramters are good. I have ruled out BTA as well because I just got a PM from the person who traded me and he said his maroon did not host the anemone.... maroon's go bonkers for BTA's , correct? But his Clarkii (weird) , percula, and ocellaris have hosted it. I'll try my luck with it for a while.. if it goes downhill, off it goes... but if it grows and thrives... well I could be looking at a species only tank! __________________ aaaaaaaannddd.......... I'm broke. Current Tank Info: 20g Mixed Reef / 130w Coralife PC's / Koralia, Seio PH's / AquaC Nano / AC50 /

02/02/2006, 12:07 PM	#14
Anemonebuff Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: LI,NY Posts: 3,877	Looks like a H.magnifica at a glance. Could be a crispa though. Definately not a BTA.

02/02/2006, 12:57 PM	#16
thehedge Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 146	My guess is that it is a Magnifica...but it really is difficult to tell.

02/02/2006, 01:02 PM	#17
OCDP Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Eh? Posts: 2,759	Haha.. clearly I need some better pictures, eh. I will do that as soon as I get home.. Do we have any picture requests? what to take pics of on the anemone.... angles.. etc.. for the best possible ID Scott __________________ aaaaaaaannddd.......... I'm broke. Current Tank Info: 20g Mixed Reef / 130w Coralife PC's / Koralia, Seio PH's / AquaC Nano / AC50 /

02/02/2006, 01:02 PM	#18
tgcreef Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North Miami Beach Posts: 1,126	im goin to say riteri __________________ Reefing since 2001

02/02/2006, 01:06 PM	#19
Amphiprion Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 6,611	Like I mentioned earlier, get the underside of the disc--maybe even slightly disturb it to make it close some so that you can get a clearer picture. For example See how you can see the detail of the disc's underside? All those features are important for ID. __________________ You've done it now, haven't you? Current Tank Info: 40g breeder patch reef w/ seagrass; 2-250w XM 10K; Vortech MP40wES & MP10wES; BM Curve 7 skimmer; carbon & occasional GFO

02/02/2006, 01:10 PM	#20
OCDP Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Eh? Posts: 2,759	Okay. Will do my best to get a photo like that . (rocks are in the way) But I will do my best. __________________ aaaaaaaannddd.......... I'm broke. Current Tank Info: 20g Mixed Reef / 130w Coralife PC's / Koralia, Seio PH's / AquaC Nano / AC50 /

02/02/2006, 09:44 PM	#21
OCDP Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Eh? Posts: 2,759	Alright. I took some pictures, but they aren't the greatest. This guy didn't want to close up... I turkey basted him.. rubbed it a bit.. and this is all I got. Hopefully it helps.. I'll keep an eye on it after lights out and see if it closes up or not. Hope this helps.. Scott __________________ aaaaaaaannddd.......... I'm broke. Current Tank Info: 20g Mixed Reef / 130w Coralife PC's / Koralia, Seio PH's / AquaC Nano / AC50 /

02/02/2006, 09:50 PM	#22
Amphiprion Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 6,611	Going from your excellent pics (great job, BTW), I would have to say that it is H. magnifica. If you look in my pic, H. crispa has numerous, very adhesive 'bumps' called verrucae, while H. magnifica has none. It definitely one of the more difficult anemones to keep, needing high light and flow. A good feeding regimen helps as well. All I can say is good luck and I hope it does well for you, as it seems to be doing so now. __________________ You've done it now, haven't you? Current Tank Info: 40g breeder patch reef w/ seagrass; 2-250w XM 10K; Vortech MP40wES & MP10wES; BM Curve 7 skimmer; carbon & occasional GFO

02/03/2006, 09:22 AM	#23
OCDP Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Eh? Posts: 2,759	Hmm, magnifica eh.. well just note that the pictures of the foot are with flash. I don't know if that makes any difference or not. So far the anemone is at the highest point in my tank directly under a 150w DE. It is not recieving strong flow however. I can fix that no problems though. It also has not moved one inch from it's original placement either. So thumbs up there... I am going to try my hardest to keep this guy happy and healthy. But as of right now.. I must be doing something right as I have never seen it look bad yet. __________________ aaaaaaaannddd.......... I'm broke. Current Tank Info: 20g Mixed Reef / 130w Coralife PC's / Koralia, Seio PH's / AquaC Nano / AC50 /