what's the difference between a true RBTA and not true?

[DMK]

i keep reading about "true" RBTA's. what does true exactly mean, and what's the difference between a true 1 and 1 that is not? is 1 better to have than the other?

 

[Amphiprion]

AFAIAC, there isn't a difference other than coloration intensity. It is a completely artificial term.

 

[Travis L. Stevens]

Just coloration is all. There is no "True" RBTA. All bubble tip anemones are E. quadricolor. The only difference is color. Sometimes people will try to sell some not-so-red anemones as Rose Bubbles when in fact the red isn't nearly as brilliant as it could be.

 

[Chupacabras]

The "false" RBTA's have greenish oral disks when deflated whereas the "true" ones are rose even when collapsed.

It's an entirely made up elitist term though... kinda like zoa naming.

 

[DMK]

anyone order a "true" 1 online? i always only see the greenish ones...

 

[GSMguy]

hit the LFS

 

[raoul]

If you're looking for one, I'd try a local reefer, or even the buy-sell-trade (bst) forum here. If you can get a captive clone, they're usually in better shape and a bit hardier - they're already conditioned to aquarium life. Just my 2c.
Good luck!

 

[DMK]

yeah i know someone on here who has a bunch, i will probably go w/ him and save $.