Tell me about this anemone

[Ssteve]

Just wondering what this is as I would hate to be researching something wrong as far as care etc.

 

[shifty51008]

looks like a dyed condy unless that is your lights

 

[Ssteve]

It's white with purple tips. It was at a LFS.

 

[LittleBeard]

Definitely looks like a condy. They can be aggressive and move around a lot. It may eat smaller fish. Here is some more information http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=497+499+630&pcatid=630

I'm not a huge fan of the condy, if I were you, I'd return it and get a bubble tipped anemone.

 

[Ssteve]

Thanks. I haven't purchased it, just saw it and liked the look. I'm just starting a nano so I have a long ways to go before I can have an anemone, but when I do I plan on a bubble tip. My lfs's don't ever have colorful bta's in stock, can you or anyone suggest somewhere online that's had good luck with shipping?

 

[LittleBeard]

A lot of people seem to swear by http://www.liveaquaria.com and they have a section called divers den where you can select the exact specimen.

I've never used them though since I have a plethora of good lfs to choose from. If you like your lfs ask the owner and they may even pick one up for you from the dealer.

Another good option to try is a local reef club if one is available to you. Check out http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=80 find your local reef club.

 

[Ssteve]

Awesome, thank you. It's a pleasant surprise to get all my newb questions answered without hesitation. Very much appreciated.