Anemone ID!

dwall174 · 10-12-2004, 11:32 PM

Any idea what type of anemone this is?

I found the pic on Animal World But they don't mention the type of anemone?

Maxx · 10-13-2004, 12:14 AM

I know its not your picture, but its very difficult ot ID anemones from just a "head shot". You really need to see the base of the anemone, and the oral disc to determine properly since many of the different anemones look alot alike.
Just a rough guess, a bleached out Heteractis sp.
Nick

wooddood · 10-13-2004, 08:09 AM

i would say a bleached lta, thats my guess. i have one also.

dave.

dwall174 · 10-13-2004, 10:58 AM

I have heard that the domino damsel will host in a carpet anemone (Stichodactyla sp.) But I thought the carpet was the only type they hosted?

wooddood · 10-13-2004, 11:15 AM

had a domino damsel that would go in my condi, never seen it before.

dave.

dwall174 · 10-13-2004, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by wooddood
i would say a bleached lta, thats my guess

What causes them to become bleached out? And do they live normally after bleaching?

Maxx · 10-13-2004, 12:00 PM

Anemone's will "Bleach" (expell zooxanthellae) when stressed just like corals. They typically do this when stressed from shipping. Anemone's arent white by nature. I've seen domino damsels hosted by a variety of anemones, when younger. Yes they can survive after bleaching if given adequate care. I wouldnt buy an anemone unless its tentacles are "sticky" to the touch. If the tentacles are sticky, the nematocycsts are firing in the tentacles, so it no longer has a feeding response. Its mouth should closed, not gaping open, unless its expelling waste.
I don't believe thats a M. doreensis LTA, (the most commonly available.). The tentacles are the wrong shape. But to be honest I cant see the the oral disc, and I cant see the foot of the anemone to look for verucae, (warts on the side of the column, present in a few species of anemone...like M.doreensis).
There is another anemone which is commonly labeled Long Tentacle Anemone as well.......Heteractis crispa. It might be one of these....
Here is a pretty decent online resource for anemones....
HTH,
Nick

wooddood · 10-13-2004, 12:01 PM

i believe stress is the main reason, although with good care they can retain there color again. mine unfortunately is not lookin its best due to a powerhead shooting at it at full force a week or so ago so we'll see how it does. good luck with yours.this mine before the powerhead incident.

10-12-2004, 11:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
dwall174 Cabbage Leather Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Southeast MI. Posts: 382 View Gallery Karma Komment	Anemone ID! Any idea what type of anemone this is? I found the pic on Animal World But they don't mention the type of anemone? __________________ Doug

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Maxx Manta Ray Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St Louis Mo Posts: 3,079 View Gallery Karma Komment	I know its not your picture, but its very difficult ot ID anemones from just a "head shot". You really need to see the base of the anemone, and the oral disc to determine properly since many of the different anemones look alot alike. Just a rough guess, a bleached out Heteractis sp. Nick __________________ "Chaos, confusion, despair...my work is done here." ...Some guy named Murphy.... A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn...that was fun!" Reef Sanctuary Knowledgebase (Answers to all your questions and then some!)

10-13-2004, 08:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CARMEL. INDIANA Posts: 3,450 View Gallery Karma Komment	i would say a bleached lta, thats my guess. i have one also. dave. __________________ 120 gal/in wall tank/starboard substraight/2 250 watt 10k xm metal halides/ 4 55watt 03 actinics/150lbs lr/scwd on return/scwd on a closed loop/aquaclear aquatics 200 pro wetdry w/skimmer. ask all the questions you have if we cant answer it we'll make up some thing. remember patience is the key to a kick ass reef. dave.

10-13-2004, 10:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
dwall174 Cabbage Leather Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Southeast MI. Posts: 382 View Gallery Karma Komment	Thanks Guys! I have heard that the domino damsel will host in a carpet anemone (Stichodactyla sp.) But I thought the carpet was the only type they hosted? __________________ Doug

10-13-2004, 11:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CARMEL. INDIANA Posts: 3,450 View Gallery Karma Komment	had a domino damsel that would go in my condi, never seen it before. dave. __________________ 120 gal/in wall tank/starboard substraight/2 250 watt 10k xm metal halides/ 4 55watt 03 actinics/150lbs lr/scwd on return/scwd on a closed loop/aquaclear aquatics 200 pro wetdry w/skimmer. ask all the questions you have if we cant answer it we'll make up some thing. remember patience is the key to a kick ass reef. dave.

10-13-2004, 12:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
Maxx Manta Ray Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St Louis Mo Posts: 3,079 View Gallery Karma Komment	Anemone's will "Bleach" (expell zooxanthellae) when stressed just like corals. They typically do this when stressed from shipping. Anemone's arent white by nature. I've seen domino damsels hosted by a variety of anemones, when younger. Yes they can survive after bleaching if given adequate care. I wouldnt buy an anemone unless its tentacles are "sticky" to the touch. If the tentacles are sticky, the nematocycsts are firing in the tentacles, so it no longer has a feeding response. Its mouth should closed, not gaping open, unless its expelling waste. I don't believe thats a M. doreensis LTA, (the most commonly available.). The tentacles are the wrong shape. But to be honest I cant see the the oral disc, and I cant see the foot of the anemone to look for verucae, (warts on the side of the column, present in a few species of anemone...like M.doreensis). There is another anemone which is commonly labeled Long Tentacle Anemone as well.......Heteractis crispa. It might be one of these.... Here is a pretty decent online resource for anemones.... HTH, Nick __________________ "Chaos, confusion, despair...my work is done here." ...Some guy named Murphy.... A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn...that was fun!" Reef Sanctuary Knowledgebase (Answers to all your questions and then some!)

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