Need ID on a XXXL anemone

[kmu]

Hi guys, I bought this anemone several weeks ago but forgot what type it was, its right on top of the rock structure on a 36" tall 400g tank.

The anemone measures more than 20" wide, sometimes even 24"+

Its very difficult to picture specially with the leds

 

[Dkuhlmann]

That sure looks to me like a RBTA, if it is that's the biggest that I've seen. Do you have any pictures of the mouth?

 

[kmu]

A couple of more pics, its impossible to take pictures, in person its huge and a little bit different than how it looks on pics.

 

[D-Nak]

I'm going to go with H. Magnifica aka Rittteri anemone.

 

[CoralsAddiction]

Heteractis Magnifica, also referred to as Ritteri anemone in the hobby. Nice looking nem.

 

[blackgate]

That is an awesome magnifica. It is absolutely hands down the most beautiful nem in the sea. Good Job!

 

[Dkuhlmann]

I thought the mag had different tentacles that were shorter and fatter, LOL that mag gets me every time.

Is there an ID sheet that says the difference between the anemones?

 

[zooman72]

I'm going to go with H. Magnifica aka Rittteri anemone.

This...

Heteractis Magnifica, also referred to as Ritteri anemone in the hobby. Nice looking nem.

and this...

That is an awesome magnifica. It is absolutely hands down the most beautiful nem in the sea. Good Job!

and this, although one might beg to differ since beauty is in the eye of the beholder...

 

[jwoyshnar]

Definitely a H. Mag

 

[kmu]

Guys THX for the replies I appreciate all your help...

Should I feed this monster or just let it be? its on top of the rock structure and probably on a easy place for it to get some mysis shrimp when I feed them

THX again

 

[addictedreefer]

I thought the mag had different tentacles that were shorter and fatter, LOL that mag gets me every time.

Is there an ID sheet that says the difference between the anemones?

100% classic magnifica. The best way to tell IMO is that mags typically have blunt-tipped tentacles, while BTAs almost always taper at the tip (regardless of whether they are bubbled or not). Another dead giveaway is the contrasting color at the tip.

 

[addictedreefer]

Guys THX for the replies I appreciate all your help...

Should I feed this monster or just let it be? its on top of the rock structure and probably on a easy place for it to get some mysis shrimp when I feed them

THX again

It's so big that I would be reluctant to spot feed. It will do just fine without target feeding, but just won't grow quickly (if at all).

 

[Dkuhlmann]

100% classic magnifica. The best way to tell IMO is that mags typically have blunt-tipped tentacles, while BTAs almost always taper at the tip (regardless of whether they are bubbled or not). Another dead giveaway is the contrasting color at the tip.

Thank you, I am looking at my BTA's now and see what you mean about the tapered tips.. Something so simple and slight of a difference makes a huge difference in ID.

Now to learn the difference between the carpets

 

[ca1ore]

Mags will do just fine without being target fed. In fact, if you do target feed, you will discover in short order that your 24" beast is now a 30" behemoth. Even 'unfed' they will collect enough stray food to still grow, just more slowly.

 

[zooman72]

Mags will do just fine without being target fed. In fact, if you do target feed, you will discover in short order that your 24" beast is now a 30" behemoth. Even 'unfed' they will collect enough stray food to still grow, just more slowly.

This, but only if they are getting enough light...

 

[ca1ore]

This, but only if they are getting enough light...

True, I guess I just assumed that was implied

Another characteristic of the mag its its propensity to climb to the highest point in search of said light and flow.