Identify my Anemone?

[duzins]

Hi all. Can you assist in identifying my anemone? Just placed in tank so not yet found his location but I’d like to know what kind he is so I can best care for him

 

[shakacuz]

seems like a VERY bleached bubble tip anemone. could also likely be a long tentacle anemone that is also very bleached.

how new is your tank? water parameters?

 

[Reefing102]

Looks like an LTA to me but could just be position. Got a pic of the mouth? Does the foot show any verracue?

 

[duzins]

Tank is 3 mos, started with 6 gal of startup water from the fish store, aquacultured 'live' rocks and 'live' sand, so even though we waited the full time for cycles before putting fish in, the parameters were good almost immediately. Currently, salinity is 1.025, nitrates/nitrates are at 0 (or at the first color on the stick), ph is 8, carbonate is 80 (8 dKH). The clowns and anemone were bonded when I bought them, which is why I brought them all home at once.

 

[duzins]

Looks like an LTA to me but could just be position. Got a pic of the mouth? Does the foot show any verracue?

I tried to get a pic of his mouth, but couldn't get it. Here's a video - might can get a better look with it.

--edit--

Nevermind, couldn't get the video to upload.

 

[randomfishdude]

Some sort of lta. Ether bleached or a brown one.

 

[duzins]

I do have this photo from the pet store a few months back - it's the same anemone.

 

[jabberwock]

I am curious as to what you mean by "aquacultered". Is it real ocean live rock, or is it the standard wet live rock from the LFS?

 

[duzins]

It's standard wet live rock but not real ocean rock removed from the ocean. Sorry, still learning lingo.

 

[shakacuz]

I do have this photo from the pet store a few months back - it's the same anemone.

judging by the colored tentacles it is very likely to be a LTA

 

[jabberwock]

It's standard wet live rock but not real ocean rock removed from the ocean. Sorry, still learning lingo.

That's ok, welcome to R2R. Let's of helpful folks around here.

I think you may be going too fast. There is a saying that "Nothing good in this hobby happens fast."

I would not add anything else until the tank has time to mature. Maybe 4 to 6 months down the road. See how things go for awhile.

 

[I never finish anythi]

I honestly think you have taken things to fast. Not tying to bash you or anything. Get 2years out of the tank and you will have a much more happier and stable system.

 

[duzins]

Thank you all - he does seem to be an LTA. I don't plan to add anything else for a long time. I'm just crossing my fingers that these three stay healthy.

 

[RichReef]

LTA. Have always kept one myself. Build a cave big enough for it's body on the sand bed. Slide it's foot inside then cover it with either a bowl or netting. Turn off flow. This type of anemone will only attach to the glass. It may move across a rock but it won't stay on one.

 

[shakacuz]

Thank you all - he does seem to be an LTA. I don't plan to add anything else for a long time. I'm just crossing my fingers that these three stay healthy.

stability is key. make sure your water parameters are where they should be for optimal care/growth. it's a process, so take your time and enjoy as the tank matures.

 

[randomfishdude]

As long as you don't mess with things you will be fine.
I did the same thing as you exept with dry rock.
My lta is just fine and living happily.