anemone ID

[MCCOOL]

hello all,

I've had this anemone for a few years now, and decided it was time to positively identify it. it was collected in the gulf of mexico on the texas coast.

through a few searches, I believe it to be Bunodosoma Cavernata, but would love a few opinions on it.

here are a few pictures, it resides in my unlit sump out of fear of it eating my fish. I'm assuming its not photosynthetic, as it seems completely satisfied without light. I feed it once a week or so, usually a piece of shrimp. thanks for any help.

 

[socalsalttank]

It's cold water type

 

[bradleym]

Socalsalttank, it was collected in the Gulf of Mexico. To my knowledge, cold water anemones don't typically live in waters that far south because it's too warm.

 

[bradleym]

Look here.

http://www.actiniaria.com/artemidactis_victrix.php
http://www.actiniaria.com/halcurias_pilatus.php

There are more on that site those are my best guesses. Good luck.

 

[MCCOOL]

Socalsaltank - like Bradley pointed out, it was collected in the gulf. My tank stays in the low to mid 70's, the anemone has been in my care for almost 4 years now.

Bradleym - thanks for the links, I appreciate the help.