Does this anemone exist in the hobby?

[killer2001]

Aulactinia veratra

Aulactinia veratra - Wikipedia

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I'm not really into anemones too much but I think I'd make an exception for this one. Would be a nice addition if and when I upgrade to a larger display.

 

[bradleym]

You will see snakelock anemones for sale in European countries occasionally, but I think they are selling a different species. The one shown here looks like a non-photosynthetic species and will be harder to keep, but it seems to be very closely related to the warty anemone, or beaded anemone, both of which are available every now and then in the hobby.

 

[ISpeakForTheSeas]

You will see snakelock anemones for sale in European countries occasionally, but I think they are selling a different species. The one shown here looks like a non-photosynthetic species and will be harder to keep, but it seems to be very closely related to the warty anemone, or beaded anemone, both of which are available every now and then in the hobby.

Yeah they're different species - Anemonia viridis is the one found in Europe. This one is an NPS, intertidal species from New Zealand and the southern parts of Australia (so it likely prefers somewhat colder water). To my knowledge, this one is not found in the hobby. These are pretty cool nems, but I think you'd have to special order one at a premium price to get one, and it sounds like it would be pretty tough to care for.

 

[killer2001]

Dang, that's a shame. Maybe one day, 20 years from now, I'll leave an open spot for it just in case I ever can get my hands on one!

 

[Karen00]

This would be beautiful in a coldwater setup if that's what they prefer. It sure is gorgeous!!

 

[killer2001]

Another pic and some more info.

 

[killer2001]

Photos of Green snakelock anemone (Aulactinia veratra) · iNaturalist

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Lots of photos from this link