Anemone ID??

[Samcarl]

I have this nem, moves around quite a bit, hasnt appeared to have stung anything, and i have not fed it. is about 2.5" across, reaches 3" up if it wants. the foot or shaft?? is white with fluro green streaking up it. I havent tried feeding it.

this is it under rocks, not long after being added with lr

these days it does spend its days out. i would take more pictures but a week ago it climbed onto powerhead. but it is recovering... and i dont have camera here atm

i dont think its majano, the tentacles are not the same. The previous owner of the lr said its been hanging around for a year causing no harm or multiplying.

 

[Samcarl]

Im really hoping to get any feedback on this.
Just ask if you would like a photo of the foot, or any other questions.

 

[Dlckwood]

You have what is called a tulip anemone. Very pretty but none the less a pest. One day you will have three and then more and more and more. Its max size is about 3".

David

 

[kimsie]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13911441#post13911441 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Dlckwood
You have what is called a tulip anemone. Very pretty but none the less a pest. One day you will have three and then more and more and more. Its max size is about 3".

David

I have to be very straightforward in saying that I am not familiar with tulip anemone's and don't know what the anemone pictured is.

But based on this link and picture you posted. I do not think they are in the same anemone family and here is why. The picture in the link you posted has 2 distinct rows of tentacles. The pictures the original poster showed has multiple rows of tentacles. From the research I've read this is a very big distinction.

Does anyone else have an idea what it could be? Or am I way off base?

 

[elegance coral]

I have to agree with you, Kim. The photos are of two different species.
There are many different species of small flat rock dwelling anemones that look very much alike. It will probably be very difficult to get a positive ID. Just look at crusifer, the flower/rock anemone from the caribbean. It comes in many different colors and forms, but they are all considered the same species. In the Indo Pacific region anemones like this are divided into many different species.
If it were my anemone, I wouldn't be to concerned about what the scientific community calls it. It's a cool looking anemone that will most likely cause no problems. Once it heals and finds a nice hole in the rocks to plant its foot, it probably wont move anymore. I would just be happy with having a cool and unique animal in my tank.

 

[jreeceaspen]

Watch out, they split quickly

 

[Samcarl]

yep u make a good point elegance. ive started feeding it now, really likes prawns....

thks for the replies.