Is this a conde and is it bleached?

[salty72]

This was sold to me as conde, actually there were two of them - $6.99 each. So I have three questions, first is that price right? I thought they were a little more expensive. Second, is this truly a conde? and third, is it bleached or is this his true color?? It's really pretty they way it is but obviously it LOOKS bleached, just didn't know if they come in this kind of coloring.
Thanks In advance

 

[radiata]

The $6.99 @ price tag says it is a Condylactis. The only cheaper anemones are Aiptasia and Majano. And, you don't want either of them...

 

[sjwitt]

Picture is pretty small but yes, it looks like a Condylactis. They are often lighter than the average anemone but it is bleached. They are pretty hardy so if you target feed it and give it good lighting it will darken up. They usually are a light tan to brown color.

 

[SurfinC]

My condy is a medium brown color with purple tips if that helps. I have seen them at LFS's when they are white like this but I always thought they were stressed out from shipping, not being fed right, water parameters, etc.

 

[salty72]

Thanks for all the replies. They both are taking food very easily. The bigger of the two (not pictured) keeps deflating and reinflating. I've read that's normal though. So I guess time will tell. It's too bad it's bleached because that coloring is really cool, I love the bright white with purple tips.