What are these anemone?

[Nemz]

I found them 3 weeks back in a tide pool. The local authorities allowed me to since I often try to aquaculture wild caught sea creatures and I made prove of my progress.


Anyways, I don’t think these are Aiptasia since they are not fully translucent. (It’s body for the most part).

 

[Reefing Madness]

Sure does look like Aiptasia to me.

 

[BestMomEver]

Sure does look like Aiptasia to me.

I was gonna say the same. AptasiaX for the big ones. Peppermint shrimp for the smaller ones.

 

[Nemz]

Sure does look like Aiptasia to me.

If that's so, wouldn't that mean that they're young at the moment?

 

[dbl]

Have to agree on Aiptasia. By the way, welcome to R2R.

 

[AnemoneBay]

That’s aptasia for sure! If there are no fish in the tank, keep them! You also need to treat the water for parasites because the ocean is filled with them!

 

[Nemz]

That’s aptasia for sure! If there are no fish in the tank, keep them! You also need to treat the water for parasites because the ocean is filled with them!

Yes I did. They are splitting (which isn't a caused by stress). However, I am worried if they will be a pest as they look nice in my opinion. Also, are they vulnerable to water parameter like other anemones?

 

[Crabs McJones]

Welcome to R2R! I agree with the aptasia diagnosis unfortunately

 

[KJ]

Welcome to R2R!!! Aptasia anemones.

 

[Lovemyreef2015]

Welcome to R2R

 

[Ruben's Reef]

!!! Welcome to R2R !!!

 

[jgvergo]

Aptasia. They have been known to completely take over tanks. It's best to get rid of them.

 

[Chrisfish]

Welcome to R2R

 

[Nemz]

Thanks for the replies! Since they are from the wild, I would rather just release them back (including their clones I suppose).

 

[PDR]

Welcome to R2R!

While it does look like aiptasia, I have never seen aiptasia striped like that.

 

[Nemz]

Welcome to R2R!

While it does look like aiptasia, I have never seen aiptasia striped like that.

Never have I too! That's what makes me curious if it could be a less invasive aiptasia.

 

[mike werner]

welcome,kinda neet looking creatures.catch and release is always a good practice with any unwanted creatures.

 

[BestMomEver]

Welcome to R2R!

While it does look like aiptasia, I have never seen aiptasia striped like that.

I have. We had some in our tank like that. Of course, there are zillions of anemone species out there and there are quite a few species in the genera Aiptasia. Nonetheless, I consider all of them a pest. They will take over as fast as GSP and Xenia. Only difference is they have a nasty sting and can kill nice corals.

 

[Michael Naegeli]

I hunt those things down like a madman and do whatever I can to stop any spread immediately. You won’t find them very nice once there’s a million stinging everything in its path. I absolutely hate any strain of Aptasia!!