Anemone I.D help

[Wrothgar]

Hey picked up my first anemone buddy today and I'm having a hard time identifying. Gentleman claimed it was a sebae but I'm not sure can anyone confirm type?

 

[bradleym]

My best guess would be a long tentacle anemone. Was the foot/base red?

 

[Wrothgar]

My best guess would be a long tentacle anemone. Was the foot/base red?

Yes very rosey in color

 

[bradleym]

Yes very rosey in color

OK then, I'm sticking with LTA. The tentacles should be a lot longer, but the color looks healthy.

 

[Wrothgar]

OK then, I'm sticking with LTA. The tentacles should be a lot longer, but the color looks healthy.

Definitely not a lta this guy's got fat arms almost looks like a rbt without the defined bubbles and coloration

 

[bradleym]

Definitely not a lta this guy's got fat arms almost looks like a rbt without the defined bubbles and coloration

OK, well LTA will stay in the sand, but BTA prefer a hole in the rockwork. If it stays buried like that it's probably not a BTA.

 

[Wrothgar]

OK, well LTA will stay in the sand, but BTA prefer a hole in the rockwork. If it stays buried like that it's probably not a BTA.

Gotcha that's a good indicator

 

[Mr_Knightley]

LTAs tentacles will shrink back when they are unhappy/adjusting to a new environment, I've had them go almost round in shape before they stretched back out. The reflective lines radiating from the mouth and distinctive color pattern tells me this is definitely an LTA.
Some tips, LTAs will sometimes wander of the sand isn't deep enough for their liking, the formula I've figured is about 1/2" of depth per inch of diameter when fully inflated. This always varies, and anemones are nothing if not mold breakers, but that formula can be helpful to keep in mind.
Good luck with her! LTA's are fantastic animals and will give you many years of enjoyment if kept right.
Have a wonderful day and God bless.

 

[dedragon]

That is definitely an LTA