blue tip saddleback anemone

[bmkindig]

does anyone know anything about these anemones are they like carpets?and get just as big?
i'm on vacation and found one that i might buy before i come home.

 

[phender]

Anemones that are refered to as Saddleback anemones are usually haddoni carpets. They can grow as large as 24" across, but usually top out at about 18".
They can and will eat the other fish in your tank and not all clowns are fond of them.
They are not as difficult as gigantea carpets, but a little more difficult than BTAs to maintain.
There are a lot of blue gigantea carpets out at stores right now. Make sure that it is a haddoni carpet. Giganteas require a special set-up.
Look for pictures in a clownfish/anemone book or in the FAQ up on the top of the list to tell the difference.

 

[bmkindig]

hey
the one i found is about the size of a ricordia or mushroom and it looks like it's grow toward the light

 

[55semireef]

Obviously you know how to take good pictures going by your aviatar. Can I see one of your carpet. Sounds like a mini carpet to me.

 

[55semireef]

Oh btw, what kind of lighting do you have?

 

[bmkindig]

hey
a i don't have my camera with me and b i saw this anemone in a store and i had thought it might be a mini carpet to i'm going on the info the shop person gave me.
i have 2x250 mh and 400 watt vho on my72 gallon tank