Identify this?

dreamer · 06-14-2007, 12:27 PM

Hey Guys,

I just bought this beautiful anemone. I don't know what it is though. The guy at my LFS said it was a bubble tip, but I don't think so. It is white with bright purple tips. The tenticles are rather short and it doesn't have a tube body. I got him 3 days ago and set him on a piece of live rock. He hasn't moved. He extended his body almost flat against the rock. It is probably 6-7" round. I hope I described this well. One more question, how long does it usually take for the clownfish to find it and host it. Thanks in advance. I can't upload a pic sorry. Anyone interest I'll email it to ya.

Snelly40 · 06-14-2007, 01:30 PM

i know boomer is gonna yell at me, but from your desciption i would GUESS sebae, many times they are somewhat bleached and have the purple tips like that. Some clowns will not host in them so that could be why they are not hosting yet either, although sometimes it just takes time.
My cinnamon will host in anything within 5 minutes, its great.

Picture would help alot however!!

dreamer · 06-14-2007, 02:22 PM

I got the anemone 2 dys ago nd I got 2 false perculas yesterday. The clowns are not really moving about the tank yet. They stay in one corner towards the bottom of the tank. Is this normal? I tried to upload a pic. Hope this works!

cheeks69 · 06-14-2007, 02:37 PM

That is a Sebae and it's definitely bleached !
What type of lighting do you have and what are the dimensions of the tank ? Is it sticky to the touch and does it react when you touch it ?

BoomerD · 06-14-2007, 02:38 PM

Could be a bleached sebae,

or it COULD be a condy...

dreamer · 06-14-2007, 02:54 PM

I have a 55g with live rock and live sand. I have a 260w compact flourescent.
(2 blue actinic, 1 6500, 1 10000). It was not sticky when I brought it home, but it is a little today. What do you mean by react when touched?

dreamer · 06-14-2007, 02:57 PM

Here is another pic.

dreamer · 06-14-2007, 02:58 PM

What does it mean if it is bleached? Is this bad? Will my clownfish not host in it?

Snelly40 · 06-14-2007, 03:05 PM

yupp, definately going with sebae, and its a little bleached, but its ok. Typically this happens when its not kept in ideal light (too dim)
Clowns will still host in it even though bleached, it can take time

cheeks69 · 06-14-2007, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by dreamer

What does it mean if it is bleached? Is this bad? Will my clownfish not host in it?

It means it's expelled it's zooxanthellae and yes it is bad, it could die !
AFA the Clowns if they will accept this anemone as a host, it's possible but will take time as Ocellaris Clowns are usually very finicky about which Anemone will host them.

dreamer · 06-14-2007, 03:08 PM

What does it mean if it is bleached? Is this bad? Will my clownfish not host in it?

dreamer · 06-14-2007, 03:10 PM

It is a good sign that it is getting sticky again, right?

dreamer · 06-14-2007, 03:12 PM

Is the lighting should be strong enough?

cheeks69 · 06-14-2007, 03:16 PM

Most hosting Anemones do best with metal halides particularly the Sebae but I did keep one under PC's successfully but this is uncommon , most will not survive long term. The fact that it's sticky is a good sign and I would feed it well until it recovers it's zooxanthellae.

lcstorc · 06-14-2007, 03:20 PM

PC lighting is generally not enough for an anemone. Most of them require the stronger lighting of MH or at least T5.
How old is your system? They also require a very stable mature aquarium. With it being as bleached as it is the stability of the system is even more important.

06-14-2007, 12:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
dreamer Tunicate Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 15 View Gallery Karma Komment	Identify this? Hey Guys, I just bought this beautiful anemone. I don't know what it is though. The guy at my LFS said it was a bubble tip, but I don't think so. It is white with bright purple tips. The tenticles are rather short and it doesn't have a tube body. I got him 3 days ago and set him on a piece of live rock. He hasn't moved. He extended his body almost flat against the rock. It is probably 6-7" round. I hope I described this well. One more question, how long does it usually take for the clownfish to find it and host it. Thanks in advance. I can't upload a pic sorry. Anyone interest I'll email it to ya.

06-14-2007, 01:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
Snelly40 Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,446 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Identify this? i know boomer is gonna yell at me, but from your desciption i would GUESS sebae, many times they are somewhat bleached and have the purple tips like that. Some clowns will not host in them so that could be why they are not hosting yet either, although sometimes it just takes time. My cinnamon will host in anything within 5 minutes, its great. Picture would help alot however!! __________________ Snelly's 90gal Reef-O-Rama *Member-"Crabs Are Evil" Society* In Hoc Signo Vinces

06-14-2007, 02:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 6,617 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Identify this? That is a Sebae and it's definitely bleached ! What type of lighting do you have and what are the dimensions of the tank ? Is it sticky to the touch and does it react when you touch it ? __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

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BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,632 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Identify this? Could be a bleached sebae, or it COULD be a condy... __________________ Intelligence is not knowing all the answers, but knowing where and how to find them! www.google.com

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dreamer Tunicate Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 15 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Identify this? I have a 55g with live rock and live sand. I have a 260w compact flourescent. (2 blue actinic, 1 6500, 1 10000). It was not sticky when I brought it home, but it is a little today. What do you mean by react when touched?

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06-14-2007, 03:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
Snelly40 Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,446 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Identify this? yupp, definately going with sebae, and its a little bleached, but its ok. Typically this happens when its not kept in ideal light (too dim) Clowns will still host in it even though bleached, it can take time __________________ Snelly's 90gal Reef-O-Rama *Member-"Crabs Are Evil" Society* In Hoc Signo Vinces

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dreamer Tunicate Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 15 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Identify this? It is a good sign that it is getting sticky again, right?

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06-14-2007, 03:16 PM	#14 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 6,617 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Identify this? Most hosting Anemones do best with metal halides particularly the Sebae but I did keep one under PC's successfully but this is uncommon , most will not survive long term. The fact that it's sticky is a good sign and I would feed it well until it recovers it's zooxanthellae. __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

06-14-2007, 03:20 PM	#15 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 18,454 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Identify this? PC lighting is generally not enough for an anemone. Most of them require the stronger lighting of MH or at least T5. How old is your system? They also require a very stable mature aquarium. With it being as bleached as it is the stability of the system is even more important. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

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