Anemone ID

[56longroof]

Is this a reef friendly anemone? I found it in Gulf Shores today. Along with a purple gorgonian that washed ashore.

 

[jabberwock]

Be careful about collection. Check local regs...

 

[56longroof]

Be careful about collection. Check local regs...

Good call. I'm already back in Missouri though. I was just wondering if the agendas safe for my tank.

 

[Rtaylor]

Good call. I'm already back in Missouri though. I was just wondering if the agendas safe for my tank.

I think so….not sure of the species, not a commonly kept species. I’d be more worried about the hermit crab.

 

[WvAquatics]

It looks like an anemone that tbs shows on theor page.

Sponge Nem – undescribed species – Tampa Bay Saltwater

A lot say its not apistia. But me personally i would remove it befor adding to the tank just for a piece of mind. One apistia will turn in to hundreds in no time.

 

[56longroof]

I think so….not sure of the species, not a commonly kept species. I’d be more worried about the hermit crab.

The crabs are going in a separate tank for the kids. No way they are going in my main display.

 

[Rtaylor]

The crabs are going in a separate tank for the kids. No way they are going in my main display.

Here’s a list of Caribbean anemones that could help you id

Caribbean Reefs - Sea Anemones - Show all

reefguide.org

I’m thinking maybe this species:

Hitchhiking Anemone - Calliactis tricolor - Sea Anemones - Tricolor Anemone - Caribbean Reefs

Florent's Guide To The Caribbean Reefs - Hitchhiking Anemone - Calliactis tricolor - Sea Anemones - Tricolor Anemone - Sea Anemones - Caribbean, Bahamas, Bermuda - Tricolor Anemone

reefguide.org