id anemone

[david's preds]

i was at petco today and saw this guy, really cool

could someone id it for me please/ lemme know what kind of care it needs

it was at the bottom of the tank in the corner partially under a rock if that helps
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[timjoemak]

Looks like a bubble tip anemone to me, but at the same time, doesn't look really healthy.. ><

 

[bues0022]

It is a fairly sickly looking BTA (E. Quadricolor). It will need a lot of TLC to get it healthy again. If it's your first anemone I wouldn't suggest attempting it.

 

[david's preds]

i won't, thanks!

 

[NirvanaFan]

Looks like a bubble tip to me too. If the foot is still intact and doesn't looked ripped, it is probably savable. The tentacles are short, but it still has good color. If the price was right, I'd think about picking it up.

 

[bues0022]

For someone who has intimate knowledge and experience with BTA's, it looks healthy enough. but for someone's first anemone, it doesn't make sense to start the game playing catch-up. If you really want a BTA, check with your local club for someone who is selling a clone. They're usually quite healthy (and many times cheaper than stores).