White Anemone?

[reefer1970]

I have an all white anemone with a pink base. I have been told that there is no such thing and it must be bleached. I bought it from a high end LFS with others just like it. Sorry no pic

 

[garygb]

All white generally means bleached. Pics would be useful if you're wanting help.

 

[reefer1970]

how do they bleach?

how do they bleach?

So, does an anemone get bleached from too much light? Will the pigment ever come back?

 

[D-Nak]

So, does an anemone get bleached from too much light? Will the pigment ever come back?

It's usually the opposite -- not enough light. Zooxanthellae within the anemone is typically brown. When it dies, the anemone turns white. Since zooxanthellae provide the anemone with nutrients, it typically dies without it.

 

[reefer1970]

i think its dying

i think its dying

Interesting, I've had it now for over a month and has looked very healthy. I think it even ate a Flame Angel and a Coral beauty! I have a Maroon clown hosting it and bringing it food. The last couple of days it has had shriveled up tips and leaning. It bounced back yesterday but this morning is on the sand bad on its side. Ok, now appears to be waking up a little. Do these things sleep shriveled up and on their side?? He perked up a little when I turned the light on

 

[Flagg37]

How much did you pay for it?

Still no pics?

 

[shifty51008]

Anemones act diff, still dont know what kind you have, need pics. Some anemones shrivel up a little after lights out but shouldnt be doing it during the day.

What size tank, what are your water parameters? Numbers please. What lights do you have? And post pics please