Please help.

[Jenaleigh1]

I *think the quadricolor theory is correct- google image it and it looks like it might fit the bill...?

 

[Trex]

Ok, thanks, now I don't feel so bad. Mine eats, and moves around and seems happy, but isn't the "right" color. So maybe what we have is not an rbta?

IMO/E, it is an E. quadricolor, no doubt in my mind.

If given the right conditions, it will regain its zoax, and grow quite large*. Like "bairdimusprime" mentioned, lighting may be an issue in the future. In the meantime, small frequent feedings are the best --- large feedings will take too much energy to digest, and there is a chance that it won't fully digest it.

* There is some thought that there are 2 types of E. quadricolors -- one is deeper water, usually solitaire and larger in size, whereas the second type are more colonial, shallower water and stay smaller; still upwards of 10 inches across. This won't change anything, just added info.

 

[Dtech07]

Interesting but the size?? They would get as large as a rbta but not the same even though they come in red and green. But mine have always been small regardless how much they intake. Time will tell with yours if it grows. Keep posting with updates I'm very interested.

 

[cromag27 Verified Sponsor]

Not Bleached and will remain small no bigger that 3" total i have two for the last 3yrs and are great show pieces if you can keep them in one spot.

Wrong. 100% bleached.

 

[Dtech07]

Wrong. 100% bleached.

Wow you feel pretty sure and strong about that? Interesting.

 

[JDM_JOSE]

Hey I am new to the Hobbit and to R2R am starting a 40 breeder tank and don't know what size should I drill my tank for a overflow a 1" or a 1 1/2"

 

[cromag27 Verified Sponsor]

Wow you feel pretty sure and strong about that? Interesting.

Do you know what zooxanthellae is?

 

[Dtech07]

Do you know what zooxanthellae is?

Humm let me think, hold on I'm still thinking. Yes yes I do.

 

[Trex]

Let's keep it friendly, please.

 

[Jenaleigh1]

I'm sorry. I found this on another forum. It's pretty good for newbies like me. www.carlosreef.com/AnemoneFAQ.pdf

 

[Dtech07]

Let's keep it friendly, please.

I'm a Trex I promise. I've just dived and collected so much coral and can tell you there's always SOMETHING that gets through that's not the regular thing. And when there so many possibility why would refuse what one person has and shown. I will take time to see exactly what type of species it is so till then I'll wait.

 

[Jenaleigh1]

Ok.

 

[Dtech07]

I'm sorry. I found this on another forum. It's pretty good for newbies like me. www.carlosreef.com/AnemoneFAQ.pdf

That's great read! Do your research and from all that's present make your choice but please post what happens in the long run, is love to know how it works out for you.

 

[Jenaleigh1]

Ok, so I will keep trying. Trex, any suggestions you have, I am more than happy to try. Will keep all posted. Thanks for your help!

 

[cromag27 Verified Sponsor]

You can try feeding it mysis or chopped up meaty foods. No silversides. It certainly is a bleached e. quadricolor.

 

[Trex]

I'm a Trex I promise. I've just dived and collected so much coral and can tell you there's always SOMETHING that gets through that's not the regular thing. And when there so many possibility why would refuse what one person has and shown. I will take time to see exactly what type of species it is so till then I'll wait.

I just stated my opinion, that after 20+ years of keeping anemones (( mainly E. quadricolor, S. haddoni and M. doreensis )), I am standing by my ID of a bleached E. quadricolor.

As for the keep it friendly comment -- just want people to keep things nice, one can disagree and still be polite -- wasn't singleing out anybody.

 

[cromag27 Verified Sponsor]

Humm let me think, hold on I'm still thinking. Yes yes I do.

No need to be rude. If you understand what zooxanthellae is, then you understand what people mean by a 'bleached' anemone. it is the lack of zooxanthellae algae that causes the white opaque/translucent look in an anemone. Although anemones can live for a long time while bleached (to a degree), it does not mean they are healthy.

 

[goodtimes]

Maybe this could help identify it. My small similar looking bleached rbta's have bright green splashes on the foot.

 

[Jenaleigh1]

Suprisingly, it doesn't like mysis. It LOVES the reef pellets I've been feeding the last few days. Got tired of trying to force shrimp on it. The pellets are krill and herring, so hopefully that will perk it up. I swear it is more yellow today.

 

[SeahorseKeeper]

I still think that the pic of the nem that the OP posted is a bleached RBTA. The column looks exactly like mine. I also think that the lighting needs to be upgraded in order for the nem to thrive.