New anemone, what do ya think?

[reebow in nwfl]

Hello all and Happy Thanksgiving.
Would like to show you guys my new addition and see what you think. I feel it is a BTA but the guy at the lfs was unsure maybe BTA or LTA or Sebea. It has a smooth, red foot, blunt tenticles that end with fuchia(sp) spots. I think BTA what do you think?
Also, purchase him Sunday,it ate two small pieces of Mahi (my skunk cleaner loves it too, he's about cocktail size now) Has been staying in one place now for the last 24 hours and really gets active after lights out. Watched him for 1 1/2 wk at lfs to make sure he was healthy there preferred to stay in an area of moderate light and flow at store which he is doing now as well.

 

[reebow in nwfl]

here it is

here it is

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/152347001__2_.jpg

 

[reefman13]

Here you go

That is a pretty cool BTA.

 

[saltyfishy123]

My friend, thats a sabae, NOT a BTA (reefman) And other guy
reefman, dont just read and agree, thats obviously a sebae, not a bubble tip

 

[reebow in nwfl]

I thought the foot on a sebae was always tan or brown.

 

[reebow in nwfl]

Thanks for the pic reefman, I am obviously not computer literate enought to figure out how to attach the actual image. DUH!

 

[reebow in nwfl]

my son agrees I just hate that.

 

[littleshark]

Does kind of look like a BTA and Sebae. Maybe a hybrid of those two But anyways it looks nice. Its also looks bleach. What lighting is it under?

 

[reebow in nwfl]

Acually the color is darker bluish-green I just stink at aquarium photography too much flash. Its under reef sun (I think) and Marine glo blue actinic.T-8 bulbs. One of each on each side.

 

[reebow in nwfl]

Also, around the left side of it you can see the foot is clearly red.
no bumps just smooth so definitly not LTA

 

[Toddrtrex]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11232113#post11232113 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by saltyfishy123
My friend, thats a sabae, NOT a BTA (reefman) And other guy
reefman, dont just read and agree, thats obviously a sebae, not a bubble tip

I am going to disagree, looks to me like a BTA that is starving.

Some small feedings should go a long why to improving it. But don't feed it too much, nor too big of pieces, it takes energy for it to digest the food.

 

[reebow in nwfl]

Tenticles are nice and plump, not shriveled, clubbed. Why do you feel it appears as if its starving

 

[Toddrtrex]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11232510#post11232510 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by reebow in nwfl
Tenticles are nice and plump, not shriveled, clubbed. Why do you feel it appears as if its starving

It could just be the angle of the picture, but they look a little small to me.

 

[reebow in nwfl]

Its about 2-3 inches in diameter depending on how relaxed (Cleaner shrimp likes to wander by and cop a feel), tenticles are about a quarter inch in diameter until you get toward the edges and they begin to get more slender. After lights out the tenticle become much more slender and it becomes very active, moving a lot but staying in place.
What'cha think. Not being argumentative just would like opinions from those with more experience.

 

[Toddrtrex]

The fact that it is a small one might be a factor too. It just looks like some of the clones that I have had, that were hidden, and shrunk down.

But, it still looks pretty healthy, and has good color, so I wouldn't be too concerned.

Good feedings will help it grow larger, which I would like to see it do before your clowns find it (( assuming that you have clowns ))

 

[reebow in nwfl]

Yeah have two ocellaris, who have only regarded it with passing interest. You know how they are. May be trying to figure out if its edible. They have actually chosen my heater as a host, and share it with my foxface and one of my chromis at night. clowns at the top, chromis in the middle, foxy at the bottom. Its pretty funny

 

[reebow in nwfl]

Thanks a bunch for your time and help. It is very much appreciated. In closing when do you think would be the better time to feed it. During the day when it is not as active or in the evening when it really gets moving around?

 

[Toddrtrex]

It is good that you have ocellaris, since they tend to be easier on anemones. My pair took a couple of months to find my LTA.

Sure thing.

I would feed it sometime when the lights are on, and when it is convenient for you. Suggest giving it a week to settle in, and then feeding it small meaty food.
And what exactly to you mean by moving around? Ideally it should stay in the same spot.

 

[reebow in nwfl]

It is staying in the same spot but after the tank lights go off its tenticles get more slender and it really starts moving them around all over the place almost writhing motions.

 

[Toddrtrex]

Ahhh, okay. I wouldn't worry about that too much as of yet. Still could be adjusting to your tank. Mine BTA gets a bit smaller after lights off, but other wise stays the same as far as movement goes.