Anemone ID - please

RIGUY314

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Hello everyone, I have been keeping saltwater mixed reef tanks for awhile but have limited experience with anemones. I keep a BTA for several years. one day he split in 2 and 6 months later both we gone. Before buying this anemone, researched main through RC, took all the recommended protocols including the QT, Meds to have on hand, etc. all the water parameters are in line. I bought this anemone from a local petco a little over 7 days ago. He has just been introduced to the display. He has moved from his location yet. I am holding off adding new clownfish until it is settled. the guy running the saltwater section said it was hosting a clown prior to being moved into a different section of the display. His color in the pictures do not do him any good. His tentacles are metallic green and purple although his base is white with brownish spots on the ventricle. based on what he said about the hosting and what I read it looks like a gig but I am not 100%. I am just hoping he wasn't just saying it to make a sale. It would be greatly appreciated if all the experts can let me know what they think.
 

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I am sorry, but that is a S. helianthus. It is not a clownfish hosting anemone. Not a S. gigantea.
 
thanks Orion. I appreciate the ID. Coming from you it is a strong statement. It will be removed and hopefully returned as it was sold as a hosting anemone.
 
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