Red Rose BTA versus True Red Rose BTA

[RockinSmall]

I spoke with the owner of the lfs about ordering an anemone and he stated he could get me a red rose bta for around $30 and the true red rose bta was around $150. what is the difference between these?

 

[Arati]

The difference is the size of the sucker. I would get one online froma good place see the sponsors page, or atleast find a better lfs.

 

[criccio]

There are rbta's that have a green tint to the base that flooded the market a few years back, they are the usually the "cheaper" ones. Then there is a the true rbta that do not have any green tint to them. The true reds are much nicer IMO, but you should be able to find clones of either one for no more then $50. Check your local reef club.

 

[vanillagorila]

I basically have had to give them away here. you used to be able to get 50 to 65 for one, but now my club is so flooded with clones that its hard to sell them anymore.

 

[Anemone]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14482772#post14482772 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by criccio
There are rbta's that have a green tint to the base that flooded the market a few years back, they are the usually the "cheaper" ones. Then there is a the true rbta that do not have any green tint to them. The true reds are much nicer IMO, but you should be able to find clones of either one for no more then $50. Check your local reef club.

Additionally, there are roses out there that have tan bases. True roses are the same red or pink color from the tip of the tentacles to the base of the foot..

Kevin

 

[OrionN]

There are rose BTA, then there are ROSE BTA (I would not use true for false) but some are much nicer than other. If I am going to buy one for 150 buck then I need to see him first and make sure that he is beautiful and healthy.

 

[PRDubois]

I bought mine it is all Rose color and I only paid $60

 

[RockinSmall]

i guess no roses for me! i just havent been confident in the lfs's around here..... i still have zero fish in my tank b/c i cannot find what i am looking for and when i do it's very skinny, not eating, and covered in parasites....


if anyone knows of a good online retailed for anemones, let me know... i have alreayd gone through the retailers that sponsor RC but havent found roses. i know these things r everywhere... i remember paying $400 for our first one about 6 years ago... and i know people sell them for $30... but since moving here i cant ever get what i want for what i want to spend....

 

[Kristinensky]

The different tint and colorization of the RBTA's is usually very distinct. True, being totally void of any other color than red. usually more mature. Worth the price diffference.

 

[OrionN]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14495803#post14495803 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Kristinensky
The different tint and colorization of the RBTA's is usually very distinct. True, being totally void of any other color than red. usually more mature. Worth the price diffference.

Maturity have nothing to do with color. Genetic and health is. A colorful BTA that is healthy will cost more. When I spend over 100 dollars for BTA, I want to know for sure that the anemone is healthy and that the color is what I think is beautiful. True rose or false rose

 

[Ocean Hugger]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14495349#post14495349 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by RockinSmall
i guess no roses for me! i just havent been confident in the lfs's around here..... i still have zero fish in my tank b/c i cannot find what i am looking for and when i do it's very skinny, not eating, and covered in parasites....


if anyone knows of a good online retailed for anemones, let me know... i have alreayd gone through the retailers that sponsor RC but havent found roses. i know these things r everywhere... i remember paying $400 for our first one about 6 years ago... and i know people sell them for $30... but since moving here i cant ever get what i want for what i want to spend....

I love Liveaquaria.com. very good customer service and refund if the thing dies. and they are flooded with RBTA in the summer. Go to the Divers Den section of the web site its "wysiwyg"( what you see is what you get)

 

[zaraemna]

Does someone hava picture they can post of a so called true rose bta or a ROSE bta. I just want to see how mine compares.
Thanks

 

[PRDubois]

This is a Solid Red Rose:

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/213280Rose_Bubble_Tip_Anemone.jpg

 

[CaliReefer12]

heres mine, true red

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[PRDubois]

Very nice

 

[zaraemna]

Here is a pic of mine. This should be my 100th post so hopefully I can make this my avatar.

 

[CaliReefer12]

haha good job

 

[reefbegood]

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[dc]

Put up a WTB in your local forum. Maybe you can get a deal. I know the pet store here would buy mine, but they're just not splitting enough. I want my whole tank covered first.

 

[chewie]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14484395#post14484395 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Anemone
Additionally, there are roses out there that have tan bases. True roses are the same red or pink color from the tip of the tentacles to the base of the foot..

Kevin

Whatcha think of this one Kevin?