Can Anemone Carry Critters (aptasia)

[illinoisreefer]

Friend of mine has a very nice anemone that split and is willing to give it to me for free. Problem is he has some aptasia in his system.

1) Can aptasia hitch hike on this anemone?
2) What about other hitch hikers if present in his system?
3) Is there a way to treat the anemone in the acclimation process that would encourage any hitch hikers to abandon the anemone?

Thanks in advance!

 

[sagee]

Nah things like aptaisa won't be on the flesh of an anemone same with pests but things like ich can technically be in the water of the bag. If you are scared transport it with some damp newspaper or cloth that is how they are often transported and trust my a few minute trip with be fine for it.